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Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040

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Street Summary

Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 sits at the suburb's house median. 5 homes sit above the street; 190 homes sit level with the street; 9 homes sit below the street. 3 homes are heritage-listed, 1 home is in a flood overlay, and 112 homes are recommended for a flood check. The street is 76.3% house and 16.9% apartment. It functions as a local road. Recent activity includes 3 house sales in the last 12 months.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 property market.

Houses vs Apartments278 total lots
76.3%
16.9%
6.8%
Houses (76.3%)
Apartments (16.9%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (6.8%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 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
190 lots
9 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
3 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
1 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Leichhardt NSW 2040 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$1.8M · 2022$1.9M · 2023$2M · 2024$2.2M · 2025$2.2M · 2026$1.9M · 2023-10-11 · 29 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.2M · 2025-02-07 · 220 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.2M · 2021-11-25 · 222 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2M · 2024-04-22 · 224 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.1M · 2022-05-04 · 228 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.3M · 2021-11-25 · 46 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.3M · 2023-03-09 · 51 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.5M · 2026-06-04 · 51 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2023-06-15 · 55 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$3.7M · 2024-08-23 · 56 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.4M · 2023-11-02 · 58 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.7M · 2025-08-14 · 62 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2021-11-04 · 139 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2024-05-02 · 139 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2M · 2025-04-04 · 14 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.3M · 2022-08-05 · 218 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.4M · 2025-11-11 · 250 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.9M · 2022-04-28 · 44 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$4.2M · 2022-11-24 · 22 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.9M · 2025-06-12 · 161 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.6M · 2024-05-16 · 178 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.9M · 2024-02-09 · 31 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2025-03-05 · 32 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2025-06-11 · 33 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2024-09-20 · 35 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.3M · 2026-06-16 · 37 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.7M · 2021-10-18 · 70 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2023-11-15 · 21 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.9M · 2023-06-06 · 93 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2024-02-21 · 95 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2023-04-04 · 96 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2021-10-21 · 98 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2022-04-05 · 8 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.2M · 2021-11-04 · 222A ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Street price+1%vs suburb median
Turnover rate16%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Leichhardt NSW 2040 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$900k · 2022$875k · 2023$920k · 2024$916k · 2025$870k · 2026$1.8M · 2024-03-07 · 4/188 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.2M · 2024-10-25 · 3/188 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate4.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, ranked by number of lots.

1
2 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)
2
102 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)
3
188 ELSWICK ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Elswick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 — 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 Elswick St an expensive or affordable street relative to Leichhardt?

House prices on Elswick St sit 1.14% above the Leichhardt suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Elswick St?

There are 3 heritage-listed properties on Elswick St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. One property falls within a flood overlay, and 112 homes are recommended for a flood check, so buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs. 99 properties have been assessed with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

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

5 homes sit above the street; 190 homes sit level with the street; 9 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Elswick St?

Elswick St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads.

Is Elswick St mostly houses or apartments?

Elswick St has 278 residential properties. Houses make up 76.3% of the street, while apartments make up 16.9%.

What are the major apartment developments on Elswick St?

The major apartment developments on Elswick St are 2 Elswick St (16 lots, 2 levels), 102 Elswick St (13 lots, 2 levels), and 188 Elswick St (10 lots, 1 level, built in 2005). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Elswick St?

3 houses sold on Elswick St in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 16.5%, and for apartments, it is 4.3%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Elswick St a good street to buy property on?

Elswick St is a local road with a predominantly house-based residential mix, making it well-suited for buyers seeking detached homes, duplexes, or terraces. Apartment buyers will find a smaller selection of options, including a few low-rise developments. The street is positioned slightly above the Leichhardt house median, and buyers should note the heritage overlays and flood check recommendations when evaluating specific properties.