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Don St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Don St, Newtown NSW 2042, is a local road where 83% of homes are houses. 6 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street. 20 homes are heritage-listed and 4 are recommended for a flood check. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb, so buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments24 total lots
83.3%
16.7%
Houses (83.3%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (16.7%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Don 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
9 lots
5 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
20 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Don 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 · 2024-02-07 · 11 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2026-05-06 · 12 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2023-11-09 · 22 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2025-02-28 · 26 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2024-02-14 · 3 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.5M · 2023-04-14 · 9 DON ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Turnover rate30%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Don 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

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Don St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Newtown average. 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 Don St?

There are 20 heritage-listed properties, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No homes fall within a bushfire zone or a flood overlay. Four properties are recommended for a flood check, while 16 have no flood risk identified or are not mapped. No homes are near high-voltage powerlines.

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

6 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, but specific outcomes depend on the individual property. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Don St?

Don St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. There is no available data on the speed limit or the share of stock fronting this specific road section.

Is Don St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 24 residential properties on Don St. Houses make up 83.3% of the street, while apartments make up 0%. This means the street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Don St?

No major apartment developments are recorded on Don St.

How many properties have sold on Don St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, and 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 30%, meaning 30% of houses changed ownership during the past five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is Don St a good street to buy property on?

Don St is a local road with 24 residential properties, predominantly houses. Buyers should consider the 20 heritage-listed homes if they plan renovations. The street has a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and below the street. With 1 house sold in the past 12 months, buyers should compare recent sales against nearby properties to gauge positioning.