Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033
Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 sits below the suburb's house median. The street is a local road with 81% houses and 19% apartments. 25 homes sit above the street; 17 homes sit level with the street; 19 homes sit below the street. 22 homes are heritage-listed and 26 are recommended for a flood check. 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.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.
Actual house sales on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Kensington NSW 2033 median house price trend over the same period.
2 popular houses on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033
Actual apartment (unit) sales on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Kensington NSW 2033 median apartment price trend over the same period.
The largest apartment projects on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033, ranked by number of lots.
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Common questions about living on and buying property on Balfour Rd, Kensington NSW 2033 — 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 BALFOUR RD an expensive or affordable street relative to KENSINGTON?
House prices on BALFOUR RD sit 18.47% below the KENSINGTON suburb house median. This indicates a relative discount for buyers seeking detached homes, duplexes, or terraces in this area compared to the broader suburb average.
What are the risk and overlay factors on BALFOUR RD?
There are 22 heritage-listed properties, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No properties fall within a bushfire zone or a flood overlay. However, 26 homes are recommended for a flood check, and 37 have been reviewed with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are 0 high-voltage powerline exposures.
Are properties on BALFOUR RD mostly on high, level or low ground?
25 homes sit above the street; 17 homes sit level with the street; 19 homes sit below the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.
What type of road is BALFOUR RD?
BALFOUR RD is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect to larger collector or arterial roads, rather than carrying significant through traffic.
Is BALFOUR RD mostly houses or apartments?
There are 78 residential properties on the street. Houses make up 80.8% of the stock, while apartments account for 19.2%. This makes the street predominantly houses.
What are the major apartment developments on BALFOUR RD?
16 SALISBURY RD, KENSINGTON NSW 2033 has 9 lots across 3 levels and was built in 1970. 2 BALFOUR RD, KENSINGTON NSW 2033 has 4 lots across 2 levels and was built in 2004. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence.
How many properties have sold on BALFOUR RD?
No houses or apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 11.1%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. No turnover data is available for apartments.
Is BALFOUR RD a good street to buy property on?
BALFOUR RD aligns with buyers seeking detached houses, duplexes, or terraces on a local residential road. The heritage overlays may appeal to those comfortable with renovation restrictions, while the below-median pricing suits budget-conscious buyers. Apartment buyers may prefer the smaller developments on the street.
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