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Emma St, Leichhardt NSW 2040

Street

Street Summary

Emma St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 is a local road where 56% of residences are houses and 31% are apartments. 2 homes sit above the street; 28 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. 5 homes are subject to a flood overlay and 19 are recommended for a flood check. 16 homes have an other flood classification. 12-lot, 3-level apartments were built at 10 Emma St in 2010, and 10-lot, 2-level apartments were built at 18 Emma St in 1984. 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 Emma St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 property market.

Houses vs Apartments71 total lots
56.3%
31%
12.7%
Houses (56.3%)
Apartments (31%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (12.7%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Emma 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
2 lots
28 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
5 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Emma 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$1.8M · 2025-05-29 · 1 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.6M · 2021-10-23 · 34 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$3.1M · 2022-03-18 · 40 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2023-03-16 · 43 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.9M · 2022-11-03 · 45 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.1M · 2026-03-28 · 17 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Turnover rate15%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Emma 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$900k · 2022$875k · 2023$920k · 2024$916k · 2025$870k · 2026$1.3M · 2023-04-20 · 8/18 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.1M · 2022-07-06 · 12/10 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.8M · 2023-10-19 · 8/10 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate13.6%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
10 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)
2
18 EMMA ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)

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

Common questions about living on and buying property on Emma 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 Emma St an expensive or affordable street relative to Leichhardt?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Emma St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Leichhardt 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 Emma St?

There are no bushfire or heritage overlays on Emma St. Five properties fall within a flood overlay, 19 are recommended for a flood check, and 16 fall under other flood classifications. No properties are near high-voltage powerlines. A flood overlay or recommended flood check does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing. The 16 properties with other flood classifications have no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

2 homes sit above the street; 28 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Emma St?

Emma St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads. As the speed limit and dominant road percentage data are unavailable, the street is characterised primarily by its local road classification.

Is Emma St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 71 residential properties on Emma St. Houses make up 56.3% of the residential stock, while apartments account for 31%. The remaining 12.7% of residential properties are not classified as either houses or apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Emma St?

There are two major apartment developments on Emma St. The first is at 10 Emma St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, comprising 12 lots across 3 levels, built in 2010. The second is at 18 Emma St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, comprising 10 lots across 2 levels, built in 1984. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Emma St?

No houses or apartments have sold on Emma St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 12.5%, and for apartments it is 13.6%. The turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Emma St a good street to buy property on?

Emma St is a local road with a mix of housing types. It is predominantly houses, with a significant presence of apartments in two major developments. The street features homes at various site heights relative to the road. Buyers looking for detached houses, apartment buyers, or those preferring local-road residential streets may find the street aligns with their needs.