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Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040

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Street Summary

Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 sits below the suburb house median and carries collector-road traffic with a 40km/h limit. 35 homes sit above the street; 24 homes sit level with the street; 6 homes sit below the street. 40 homes are heritage-listed and 49 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 25.3% house and 42% apartment. Notable developments include 168 Norton St (63 lots, 2 levels), 173 Norton St (21 lots, 2 levels), and 47 Norton St (17 lots, 5 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments388 total lots
25.3%
42%
32.7%
Houses (25.3%)
Apartments (42%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (32.7%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitCOLLECTOR ROAD · 40 km/h61.1% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Norton 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
35 lots
24 lots
6 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
40 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Norton 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$2M · 2022-03-11 · 234 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2024-08-16 · 235 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.3M · 2025-09-04 · 238 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.5M · 2026-05-06 · 239 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2024-09-13 · 268 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2026-02-13 · 209 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.3M · 2022-04-30 · 213 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$825k · 2026-03-24 · 216 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.7M · 2021-10-28 · 195 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.1M · 2025-05-14 · 195 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.6M · 2022-11-10 · 201 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.5M · 2021-12-23 · 226 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Street price-7%vs suburb median
Turnover rate12.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Norton 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$3.1M · 2024-12-16 · 177 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$920k · 2024-06-22 · 1/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$950k · 2025-10-28 · 2/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$940k · 2025-03-19 · 3/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$975k · 2025-09-17 · 5/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$615k · 2025-02-12 · 8/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$570k · 2024-05-10 · 9/6 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.1M · 2021-12-08 · 303/47 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.5M · 2024-07-08 · 101/47 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$825k · 2026-05-13 · 134/23 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$776k · 2023-11-03 · 65/23 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$870k · 2026-04-27 · 97/23 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$860k · 2026-05-08 · 10/23 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Apartment sales5Past 12 months
Turnover rate8%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
168 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
173 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
47 NORTON ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Norton St are 6.66% below the Leichhardt suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Norton St?

There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on Norton St. 40 properties carry a heritage listing, which means any renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There is no flood overlay, but 49 properties are recommended for a flood check, and 49 fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk has been identified or the property is not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

35 homes sit above the street; 24 homes sit level with the street; 6 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but specific outcomes like views or drainage depend on the individual property. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Norton St?

Norton St is a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit, and 61.1% of the residential properties front this dominant road section. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may result in slightly more through traffic than a local residential street.

Is Norton St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 388 residential properties on Norton St. Houses make up 25.3% of the stock, while apartments account for 42%. The street has a mixed profile of housing types, with neither category representing the clear majority of residential properties.

What are the major apartment developments on Norton St?

The major apartment developments on Norton St include 168 Norton St with 63 lots across 2 levels, 173 Norton St with 21 lots across 2 levels, and 47 Norton St with 17 lots across 5 levels. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Norton St?

4 houses and 4 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 12.2% for houses and 7.4% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Norton St a good street to buy property on?

Norton St may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses, apartment buyers, or those comfortable with a collector road environment. The street features a mix of site heights, some heritage-listed properties, and a few major apartment developments. Buyers should weigh these concrete facts and trade-offs against their specific housing and lifestyle preferences.