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Bennett St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Bennett St, Newtown NSW 2042 is a mixed residential street where 45% of properties are houses and 55% are apartments. The housing stock features varied elevation, with 6 homes on the high side, 4 level, and 7 on the low side. A significant portion of the street's homes are heritage-listed, and 18 properties have other flood classifications. The street includes the 21-lot, 3-level apartment project at 14 Bennett St.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments40 total lots
45%
55%
Houses (45%)
Apartments (55%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Bennett 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
High-sideFlatLow-side
6 lots
4 lots
7 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
18 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Bennett 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.7M · 2022$1.8M · 2023$1.8M · 2024$2M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$1.4M · 2023-03-06 · 1 BENNETT ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.1M · 2025-02-04 · 12 BENNETT ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2023-02-18 · 4 BENNETT ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2023-10-25 · 6 BENNETT ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Turnover rate22.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Bennett 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 Bennett St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.

1
14 BENNETT ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

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

Insufficient sales data is available to determine whether house prices on Bennett St are above, around, or below the Newtown suburb median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Bennett St?

There is no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlay on Bennett St. Heritage listings affect 18 properties, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. All 18 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or are not mapped for flood.

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

The street has a mixed elevation profile with 7 properties on low ground, 6 on high ground, and 4 on level ground. Different elevations can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the elevation of the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Bennett St?

Road classification, speed limit, and dominant road share data are unavailable for Bennett St, so an objective description of the road type cannot be provided.

Is Bennett St mostly houses or apartments?

Bennett St has 40 residential properties in total. Houses make up 45% of the stock, while apartments account for 55%, meaning the street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Bennett St?

The major apartment development on Bennett St is located at 14 Bennett St, Newtown NSW 2042. It comprises 21 lots across 3 levels and was built in 1992. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Bennett St?

No houses or apartments have sold on Bennett St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 22.2%, while no turnover data is available for apartments.

Is Bennett St a good street to buy property on?

Bennett St may align with buyers seeking a mix of detached houses and apartments in a heritage-listed area. The street features a mix of elevations and higher-density developments, but lacks available data on road classification, traffic, or recent sales activity to guide investment decisions.