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Hawken St, Newtown NSW 2042

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Street Summary

Hawken St, Newtown NSW 2042 is a mixed residential street where 35% of properties are houses and 57% are apartments. Some homes sit above the street level, while most are level with it. One house requires a flood check, and twelve others have been assessed with no flood risk identified. Only one house has sold in the past year, with a 15.4% turnover rate over five years. No apartments have sold in the trailing 12 months. Two apartment projects are located here: 5 Hawken St with 10 lots across 3 levels, and 1 Hawken St with 9 lots across 2 levels.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments37 total lots
35.1%
56.8%
8.1%
Houses (35.1%)
Apartments (56.8%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (8.1%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Hawken 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-sideFlat
3 lots
10 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Hawken 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$2.5M · 2026-05-28 · 6 HAWKEN ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.8M · 2021-12-04 · 8 HAWKEN ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Turnover rate15.4%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

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

1
5 HAWKEN ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
2
1 HAWKEN ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Hawken St cannot be compared to the Newtown suburb median because there is insufficient sales data to support a calculation.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Hawken St?

There are no bushfire, heritage, or high-voltage overlays on Hawken St. One property is recommended for a flood check, while 12 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. A flood check recommendation does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

The street has a mixed elevation profile with 3 properties on the high side, 10 on the level side, and none on the low side. Different elevations can influence site characteristics, but do not claim specific outcomes such as better views, poorer drainage, reduced flooding, or greater privacy, since these depend on the individual property. Encourage buyers to assess the elevation of the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Hawken St?

Road classification, speed limit, and dominant road share data are unavailable for Hawken St.

Is Hawken St mostly houses or apartments?

Hawken St has 37 residential properties, with 35.1% being houses and 56.8% being apartments. The street does not have a clear majority in either category, so it is described as having a mix of houses and apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Hawken St?

There are two major apartment developments on Hawken St: 5 Hawken St with 10 lots across 3 levels, and 1 Hawken St with 9 lots across 2 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Hawken St?

One house sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 15.4%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is Hawken St a good street to buy property on?

Hawken St may suit buyers looking for a mix of detached houses and apartments in Newtown. It offers a quiet residential character with no significant overlays, though limited sales data makes price benchmarking difficult. Buyers should consider the mix of elevation and the presence of apartment developments when assessing suitability.