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Pearl St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Pearl St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits slightly above the suburb house median. The street is a local road. 54 homes sit level with the street. 41 homes are recommended for a flood check. The residential mix is 87% house and 13% apartment. Two houses sold in the past 12 months. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments62 total lots
87.1%
12.9%
Houses (87.1%)
Apartments (12.9%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Pearl 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
54 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 Pearl 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$1.5M · 2024-12-08 · 12 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2023-12-02 · 28A PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2023-03-06 · 3 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2023-10-07 · 30 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2024-04-09 · 32 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2021-09-10 · 45 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2024-02-23 · 45 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2022-09-06 · 26A PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-12-11 · 26A PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$955k · 2023-07-24 · 52 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.8M · 2026-02-10 · 18A PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2023-11-21 · 43 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price+6%vs suburb median
Turnover rate22.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

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

1
31 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
2
31 PEARL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Pearl St sit 6.34% above the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Pearl St?

There is no bushfire, heritage, or high-voltage overlay on Pearl St. Flood mapping shows 41 properties are recommended for a flood check, while 13 fall under other flood classifications indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. A flood check recommendation does not mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

54 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 Pearl St?

Pearl St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents rather than carrying significant through traffic.

Is Pearl St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 62 residential properties on Pearl St. Houses make up 87.1% of the stock, while apartments make up 12.9%.

What are the major apartment developments on Pearl St?

There are 2 apartment developments on Pearl St. One is at 31 Pearl St with 7 lots across 2 levels, and the other is also at 31 Pearl St with 7 lots across 2 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Pearl St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 22.2%, and 0 for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Pearl St a good street to buy property on?

Pearl St is a local road with 62 residential properties, predominantly houses (87.1%). It sits 6.34% above the Newtown suburb house median. Buyers looking for detached houses on a local road may find it aligned with their preferences, while apartment buyers have limited options. The street has 41 properties recommended for a flood check and 13 with no flood risk identified or not mapped.