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Chelmsford St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Chelmsford St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits below the suburb’s house median. 94 homes sit level with the street. 98 homes are heritage-listed and 14 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 82% houses and 13% apartments. One apartment project, 85 Chelmsford St, comprises 14 lots across 4 levels built in 1975. There are 2 house sales and 1 apartment sale in the past 12 months. House turnover is 21.4% and apartment turnover is 31.2% over 5 years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments119 total lots
82.4%
13.4%
4.2%
Houses (82.4%)
Apartments (13.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (4.2%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Chelmsford 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
94 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
98 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Chelmsford 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$2.2M · 2023-03-20 · 108 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2023-03-11 · 109 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2023-09-09 · 102 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2024-10-31 · 124 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2024-05-25 · 130 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2025-06-18 · 15 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.1M · 2023-10-24 · 17 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.2M · 2022-04-06 · 35 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2024-02-17 · 35 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2026-07-14 · 38 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.4M · 2024-06-01 · 56 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2021-10-25 · 57 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2024-10-12 · 39 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2023-10-17 · 45 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2025-07-11 · 51 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2022-06-08 · 53 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2023-09-18 · 54 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2021-09-15 · 80 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2025-10-28 · 46 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.3M · 2024-03-09 · 68A CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price-7%vs suburb median
Turnover rate20.4%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Chelmsford 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
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$680k · 2022$705k · 2023$790k · 2024$780k · 2025$825k · 2026$1.4M · 2024-07-20 · 1/85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.2M · 2025-01-22 · 10/85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$470k · 2023-03-06 · 2/85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.2M · 2025-03-15 · 6/85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$500k · 2026-05-05 · 9/85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate31.2%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
85 CHELMSFORD ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Chelmsford St sit 6.84% below the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Chelmsford St?

There are 98 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Fourteen homes are recommended for a flood check, while 84 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays affecting the street.

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

94 homes sit level with the street.

What type of road is Chelmsford St?

Chelmsford St is a local road, meaning it primarily serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. The street does not have a recorded speed limit or dominant road percentage.

Is Chelmsford St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 119 residential properties on the street, with 82.4% being houses and 13.4% being apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Chelmsford St?

The street features one major apartment development: 85 Chelmsford St, a 4-level building containing 14 lots built in 1975.

How many properties have sold on Chelmsford St?

Two houses and one apartment have sold in the past 12 months. Over the trailing five years, the turnover rate has been 21.4% for houses and 31.2% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during that period.

Is Chelmsford St a good street to buy property on?

Chelmsford St is a local road with a predominantly house-based character, making it suitable for buyers seeking detached homes. The high number of heritage listings means buyers must be comfortable with council approval requirements for renovations. The street also features a small apartment presence, including a 1970s development, catering to those seeking lower-maintenance living.