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Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045

Street

Street Summary

Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 is a local road where 100% of homes are houses. 5 homes sit above the street; 3 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. 18 homes are heritage-listed. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb, so buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 property market.

Houses vs Apartments18 total lots
100%
Houses (100%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 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
5 lots
3 lots
8 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
18 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Haberfield NSW 2045 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$2.8M · 2022$3M · 2023$2.7M · 2024$2.8M · 2025$2.8M · 2026$3.7M · 2025-05-24 · 5 FORREST ST, HABERFIELD NSW 2045
Turnover rate5.6%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Haberfield NSW 2045 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$828k · 2023$623k · 2025
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

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Living in Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Forrest St, Haberfield NSW 2045 — 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 Forrest St an expensive or affordable street relative to Haberfield?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Forrest St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Haberfield average. Buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Forrest St?

There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks recorded on Forrest St. However, 18 properties carry a heritage listing or are within a heritage conservation area, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 18 properties fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped, rather than an active flood hazard.

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

5 homes sit above the street; 3 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. The street features a mixed profile of homes at different site heights relative to the street. Because different site heights can influence site characteristics, buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Forrest St?

Forrest St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads. Because it is a local road, it primarily supports residential access rather than through traffic.

Is Forrest St mostly houses or apartments?

Forrest St has 18 residential properties, and 100% of the stock consists of houses. There are no apartments on this street, making it a purely low-density residential street.

What are the major apartment developments on Forrest St?

No major apartment developments are recorded on Forrest St.

How many properties have sold on Forrest St?

0 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 0 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 5.6%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. Turnover data for apartments is unavailable.

Is Forrest St a good street to buy property on?

Forrest St is best suited for buyers looking for detached houses in a quiet, local-road residential setting. The street offers a mix of homes at different site heights and carries heritage overlays that may affect renovation flexibility. It is not suitable for apartment buyers or those seeking high-density living.