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Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037

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Street Summary

Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 sits just above the suburb's house median. 33 homes sit above the street; 19 homes sit level with the street; 12 homes sit below the street. 68 homes are heritage-listed and 68 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 32% house and 66% apartment. Three major apartment projects include 40-lot blocks at 2A and 2 Forsyth St, and a 36-lot block at 19 Forsyth St.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 property market.

Houses vs Apartments211 total lots
32.2%
66.4%
1.4%
Houses (32.2%)
Apartments (66.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (1.4%)

PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots on Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.

High-side vs low-side house lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
33 lots
19 lots
12 lots
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks &Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.

Heritage
68 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Glebe NSW 2037 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.5M · 2022$2.8M · 2023$2.6M · 2024$2.5M · 2025$2.5M · 2026$2.8M · 2021-10-22 · 28 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$3M · 2025-10-18 · 28 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.2M · 2023-05-10 · 32 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.5M · 2024-11-12 · 32 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$2M · 2023-05-12 · 35 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.9M · 2024-08-15 · 37 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$2.2M · 2022-02-10 · 5 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$3.7M · 2024-06-28 · 54 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$3M · 2022-11-05 · 56 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$3M · 2022-06-25 · 58 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$846k · 2025-09-06 · 33 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037
Street price+1%vs suburb median
Turnover rate16.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Glebe NSW 2037 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$995k · 2022$1M · 2023$935k · 2024$945k · 2025$835k · 2026$760k · 2023-11-18 · 15/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.7M · 2023-11-23 · 16/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.5M · 2025-08-23 · 19/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.5M · 2024-12-09 · 22/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.4M · 2025-10-14 · 24/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$920k · 2024-08-10 · 25/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.4M · 2024-03-23 · 28/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.8M · 2025-11-22 · 31/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.8M · 2024-10-01 · 36/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.4M · 2025-11-19 · 7/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.4M · 2022-04-30 · 32/2 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.7M · 2023-07-05 · 36/2 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.4M · 2021-09-24 · 6/2 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.2M · 2022-03-26 · 11/2 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.2M · 2023-05-02 · 1/2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037$1.9M · 2021-10-01 · 4/90 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037
Apartment sales4Past 12 months
Turnover rate11.4%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037, ranked by number of lots.

1
2A FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
2 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
19 FORSYTH ST, GLEBE NSW 2037Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Forsyth St, Glebe NSW 2037 — lifestyle, transport, and the local housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Forsyth St an expensive or affordable street relative to Glebe?

House prices on Forsyth St sit 1.07% above the Glebe suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Forsyth St?

There are 68 properties subject to heritage controls, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. All 68 properties are recommended for a flood check to review council mapping and insurance costs, while 0 properties fall within a flood overlay, 0 have other flood classifications, and 0 are in a bushfire zone or near high-voltage powerlines.

Are properties on Forsyth St mostly on high, level or low ground?

33 homes sit above the street; 19 homes sit level with the street; 12 homes sit below the street. Different site heights can influence individual characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Forsyth St?

Forsyth St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents and connects local streets with larger roads.

Is Forsyth St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 211 residential properties on the street. Apartments make up 66.4% of the stock, while houses account for 32.2%, making the street predominantly apartment-focused.

What are the major apartment developments on Forsyth St?

The street features 2 Forsyth St (40 lots, 9 levels, built 1974), 2A Forsyth St (40 lots, 11 levels, built 1973), and 19 Forsyth St (36 lots, 4 levels, built 1974). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Forsyth St?

2 houses and 5 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 16.2% for houses and 11.4% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Forsyth St a good street to buy property on?

Forsyth St suits apartment buyers and those comfortable with a local road. Buyers should note the 68 heritage-listed homes, which may limit renovation flexibility, and the 68 properties recommended for a flood check. The street is predominantly apartment-focused, with 211 residential properties in total.