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Pemell St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Living on Pemell St, Newtown NSW 2042, you are on a local road where 78% of residences are houses and 22% are apartments. 1 homes sit above the street; 27 homes sit level with the street. 32 homes are heritage-listed, and 29 homes 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 Pemell St, Newtown NSW 2042 property market.

Houses vs Apartments41 total lots
78%
22%
Houses (78%)
Apartments (22%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Pemell 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
1 lots
27 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
32 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
3 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Pemell 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$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.7M · 2022$1.8M · 2023$1.8M · 2024$2M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$1.9M · 2024-06-29 · 36 PEMELL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Turnover rate3.1%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Pemell 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
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$680k · 2022$705k · 2023$790k · 2024$780k · 2025$825k · 2026$675k · 2023-11-28 · 3/21 PEMELL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$700k · 2024-06-28 · 7/21 PEMELL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$800k · 2025-11-28 · 8/21 PEMELL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate33.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Pemell St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.

1
21 PEMELL ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Pemell 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 Pemell St?

There are 32 heritage-listed properties on Pemell St, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval and reduce renovation flexibility. Three properties fall within a flood overlay, 29 are recommended for a flood check, and none fall under other flood classifications. A flood overlay or recommended flood check does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing. There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 27 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Pemell St?

Pemell St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads, rather than carrying significant through traffic.

Is Pemell St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 41 residential properties on Pemell St. Houses make up 78% of the street, while apartments make up 22%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Pemell St?

The major apartment development on Pemell St is located at 21 Pemell St, Newtown NSW 2042. It contains 8 lots across 2 levels and was built in 1991. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Pemell St?

0 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 3.1%, and the 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 33.3%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Pemell St a good street to buy property on?

Pemell St is a local road with a predominantly house-based residential mix. Buyers looking for detached houses may find this street aligned with their preferences, while apartment buyers have limited options, with only 22% of the stock being apartments. The presence of 32 heritage-listed properties means buyers interested in renovating or extending should be prepared for additional council approval processes. Additionally, 29 properties are recommended for a flood check, so buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.