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Lyall St, Leichhardt NSW 2040

Street

Street Summary

Lyall St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 is a local road where 51% of homes are houses and 47% are apartments. 7 homes sit above the street; 21 homes sit level with the street. 1 home has a flood overlay, 12 are recommended for a flood check, and 16 have other flood classification. 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. One apartment project, 16 Lyall St, has 27 lots across 3 levels.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments57 total lots
50.9%
47.4%
1.7%
Houses (50.9%)
Apartments (47.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (1.7%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Lyall 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-sideFlat
7 lots
21 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
1 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Lyall 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$2.3M · 2024-11-19 · 23 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2023-03-18 · 28 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$900k · 2023-02-16 · 3 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.9M · 2025-10-08 · 4 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Turnover rate13.8%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Lyall 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$765k · 2023-02-20 · 20/16 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$487k · 2021-09-20 · 21/16 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.3M · 2024-10-12 · 16/16 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate11.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
16 LYALL ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Lyall 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 Lyall St?

There are no bushfire or heritage overlays on Lyall St, and no properties are exposed to high-voltage powerlines. One property falls within a flood overlay, 12 are recommended for a flood check, and 16 fall under other flood classifications where no flood risk is identified or the property is not mapped. 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.

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

7 homes sit above the street; 21 homes sit level with 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 Lyall St?

Lyall St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to local streets rather than carrying significant through traffic.

Is Lyall St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 57 residential properties on Lyall St. Houses make up 50.9% of the stock, while apartments account for 47.4%. The street features a mixed profile of both dwelling types.

What are the major apartment developments on Lyall St?

The major apartment development on Lyall St is located at 16 Lyall St, Leichhardt NSW 2040. It contains 27 lots across 3 levels and was built in 1994. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Lyall St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 13.8% for houses and 11.1% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Lyall St a good street to buy property on?

Lyall St is a local road with a mixed profile of houses and apartments. It features a mix of homes sitting above and level with the street, and includes one major apartment development. Buyers looking for detached houses, apartment buyers, or those preferring local-road residential streets may find the street aligned with their needs.