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Ferndale St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Ferndale St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits slightly below the suburb’s house median. The street is entirely residential, with every property classified as a house and no apartments present. All 49 homes are level with the street, and none sit on high or low sides. A significant portion of the stock carries heritage overlays, and flood checks are recommended for many properties. In the past year, 4 houses changed hands, reflecting a 34.7% turnover rate over the last five years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments49 total lots
100%
Houses (100%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Ferndale 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
49 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
49 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Ferndale 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$1.8M · 2022-03-07 · 10 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2023-09-08 · 12 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2021-12-14 · 57 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2025-10-17 · 59 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2024-10-11 · 61 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2024-04-13 · 13 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.7M · 2025-08-28 · 16 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.2M · 2022-07-07 · 24 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2022-08-20 · 25 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2023-05-05 · 27 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2026-03-30 · 27 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-05-11 · 31 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.3M · 2025-12-04 · 35 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2023-06-01 · 38 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2022-02-03 · 49 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2024-06-28 · 5 FERNDALE ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price-5%vs suburb median
Turnover rate32.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Ferndale 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 Ferndale St, Newtown NSW 2042 : Street Profile & FAQs

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

House prices on Ferndale St are 4.9% below the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Ferndale St?

There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on Ferndale St. All 49 properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations and exterior changes require council approval. Flood checks are recommended for all 49 homes to review council mapping and insurance costs, though no flood risk is currently identified.

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

All 49 properties on Ferndale St sit on level ground. Buyers should assess the specific elevation of the property they are considering rather than relying on the street average, as site characteristics vary.

What type of road is Ferndale St?

Road classification and speed limit data for Ferndale St are unavailable. Buyers should check local council maps for specific traffic and noise information.

Is Ferndale St mostly houses or apartments?

Ferndale St has 49 residential properties, all of which are houses. There are no apartments on the street.

What are the major apartment developments on Ferndale St?

No major apartment developments are recorded on Ferndale St.

How many properties have sold on Ferndale St?

4 houses sold in the past 12 months, and no apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 34.7%, meaning 34.7% of homes changed ownership in the past five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is Ferndale St a good street to buy property on?

Ferndale St is suited to buyers seeking heritage-listed houses on level ground. The street is below the suburb median, and 4 houses sold in the last year. Apartment buyers will find no stock here. Buyers should review heritage restrictions and flood check recommendations before purchasing.