Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042
Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits just below the suburb's house median. 45 homes sit level with the street. 43 homes are heritage-listed and 17 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 57% house and 35% apartment. It functions as a local road. Recent activity includes 3 house sales in the past year. Two apartment projects are notable: 8 Kent St with 18 lots and 4 Kent St with 8 lots.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on Kent 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.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.
Actual house sales on Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median house price trend over the same period.
6 popular houses on Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042
Actual apartment (unit) sales on Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median apartment price trend over the same period.
The largest apartment projects on Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.
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Common questions about living on and buying property on Kent 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 Kent St an expensive or affordable street relative to Newtown?
House prices on Kent St sit 4% below the Newtown suburb house median.
What are the risk and overlay factors on Kent St?
There are 43 heritage-listed homes on Kent St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Seventeen properties are recommended for a flood check, while 29 have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays affecting properties on the street.
Are properties on Kent St mostly on high, level or low ground?
45 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.
What type of road is Kent St?
Kent St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. There is no speed limit data available for the dominant section of the street.
Is Kent St mostly houses or apartments?
There are 81 residential properties on Kent St, with 56.8% being houses and 34.6% being apartments. The street is predominantly houses.
What are the major apartment developments on Kent St?
The major apartment developments on Kent St include 8 Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042, which has 18 lots across 3 levels and was built in 1991, and 4 Kent St, Newtown NSW 2042, which has 8 lots across 2 levels.
How many properties have sold on Kent St?
Three houses sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 26.1% for houses and 10.7% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.
Is Kent St a good street to buy property on?
Kent St is a local road with a predominantly house character, making it suitable for buyers seeking detached homes. The high number of heritage-listed properties means buyers interested in period homes should be prepared for renovation restrictions. The street also features a smaller apartment presence, including several established developments, catering to buyers looking for lower-maintenance living.
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