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Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042

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Street Summary

Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 is a local road where houses trade at 1.1242 times the suburb median. 64 homes sit level with the street. 76 homes are heritage-listed and 13 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 73.1% house and 16.3% apartment. 163 Australia St is a 15-lot, 4-level building built in 1993. There have been 6 house sales in the past 12 months, with a 19.7% house turnover over 5 years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 property market.

Houses vs Apartments104 total lots
73.1%
16.3%
10.6%
Houses (73.1%)
Apartments (16.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (10.6%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 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
Flat
64 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
76 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M$20.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.7M · 2022$1.8M · 2023$1.8M · 2024$2M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$1.5M · 2023-06-24 · 227 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2021-10-01 · 263 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.1M · 2025-12-20 · 263 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.6M · 2024-09-12 · 269 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2026-02-02 · 193 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$13.5M · 2023-09-29 · 198 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.5M · 2025-08-25 · 144 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3.4M · 2024-03-01 · 164 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2024-06-29 · 177 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.4M · 2025-09-23 · 183 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.9M · 2022-08-26 · 186 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-04-13 · 213 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2025-09-04 · 217 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.3M · 2025-10-29 · 273 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3.4M · 2023-10-28 · 223 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price+12%vs suburb median
Turnover rate19.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$680k · 2022$705k · 2023$790k · 2024$780k · 2025$825k · 2026
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.

1
163 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 — 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 Australia St an expensive or affordable street relative to Newtown?

House prices on Australia St in Newtown sit 12.42% above the suburb house median, indicating a premium positioning for detached homes. This metric applies only to houses and does not reflect apartment pricing. 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 Australia St?

There are 76 heritage-listed properties on Australia St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Thirteen homes are recommended for a flood check, while 63 fall under other flood classifications indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

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

64 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 Australia St?

Australia St in Newtown is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. There is no available data on the speed limit or the proportion of stock fronting this dominant section.

Is Australia St mostly houses or apartments?

Australia St has 104 residential properties, with 73.1% being houses and 16.3% being apartments. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Australia St?

The major apartment development on Australia St is located at 163 Australia St, Newtown. It contains 15 lots across 4 levels and was built in 1993. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Australia St?

6 houses have sold on Australia St in the past 12 months, while no apartments have sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 19.7%, and for apartments it is 0%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Australia St a good street to buy property on?

Australia St in Newtown is well-suited for buyers looking for detached houses on a local road, particularly those comfortable with heritage constraints. Apartment buyers may find limited options, as only 16.3% of the stock consists of apartments. The street offers a mix of heritage character and local-road residential living.