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Church St, Newtown NSW 2042

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Street Summary

Church St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits slightly above the suburb’s house median. The street is a local road where 63 homes sit level with the street. 60 homes are heritage-listed and 68 are recommended for a flood check. The residential mix is 68.7% house and 28.3% apartment. Top apartment projects include 242 Church St (10 lots, 2 levels), 180 Church St (9 lots, 3 levels), and another 180 Church St (9 lots, 3 levels). There have been 4 house sales in the past 12 months.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments99 total lots
68.7%
28.3%
3%
Houses (68.7%)
Apartments (28.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Church 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
63 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
60 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Church 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$1.6M · 2024-05-04 · 278 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.2M · 2022-08-23 · 162 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-11-18 · 168A CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-10-28 · 172 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2022-12-22 · 190 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$350k · 2024-11-06 · 200 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.3M · 2026-02-07 · 184 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2023-03-04 · 210 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.5M · 2026-03-14 · 220 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-05-24 · 224 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.6M · 2026-02-24 · 234 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2022-09-08 · 240 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2021-09-17 · 262 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-10-11 · 266 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2023-03-24 · 250 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2025-04-26 · 2/256 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price+4%vs suburb median
Turnover rate23.5%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

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

1
242 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
2
180 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
3
180 CHURCH ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Church St are 4.06% above the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Church St?

There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on Church St. However, 60 properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations or extensions may require additional council approval. Flood checks are recommended for 68 homes, so buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

63 homes sit level with the street.

What type of road is Church St?

Church St is a local road serving nearby residents.

Is Church St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 99 residential properties on Church St. Houses make up 68.7% of the stock, while apartments account for 28.3%.

What are the major apartment developments on Church St?

The major apartment developments on Church St are at 242 Church St (10 lots, 2 levels), 180 Church St (9 lots, 3 levels), and another 180 Church St development (9 lots, 3 levels).

How many properties have sold on Church St?

4 houses sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 25% for houses and 0% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Church St a good street to buy property on?

Church St is a local road with a predominantly house-based mix, making it suitable for buyers seeking detached homes. Apartment buyers will find a smaller selection of options. The high number of heritage-listed homes means renovation flexibility may be limited, while the lack of flood or traffic risks offers a straightforward purchasing environment.