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Phillip St, Newtown NSW 2042

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Street Summary

Phillip St, Newtown NSW 2042 is a local road where 59.7% of residences are houses and 34.3% are apartments. 1 homes sit above the street; 38 homes sit level with the street. 8 homes on the street are heritage-listed. 40 homes have been assessed with no flood risk identified. 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. Notable apartment projects include 39 Phillip St with 14 lots and 36 Phillip St with 12 lots.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments67 total lots
59.7%
34.3%
6%
Houses (59.7%)
Apartments (34.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (6%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Phillip 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
38 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
8 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Phillip 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$2.2M · 2025-08-02 · 6 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2025-10-18 · 42 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.2M · 2022-07-16 · 37 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3.1M · 2026-05-30 · 11 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Turnover rate10%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Phillip 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$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$680k · 2022$705k · 2023$790k · 2024$780k · 2025$825k · 2026$1.5M · 2025-09-13 · 7/39 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$922k · 2024-06-26 · 10/39 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2023-11-18 · 6/39 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate13%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
39 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
2
36 PHILLIP ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Phillip 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 Phillip St?

There are 8 heritage listings on the street, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There are 0 bushfire, 0 flood overlay, and 0 flood check recommended properties. 40 properties fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are 0 high-voltage powerline properties.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 38 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 Phillip St?

Phillip St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. Speed limit and dominant road percentage data are unavailable.

Is Phillip St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 67 residential properties on Phillip St. Houses make up 59.7% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 34.3%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Phillip St?

There are two major apartment developments on the street. The first is at 39 Phillip St, Newtown NSW 2042, with 14 lots across 4 levels, built in 2018. The second is at 36 Phillip St, Newtown NSW 2042, with 12 lots across 3 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Phillip St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 7.5%, and for apartments is 13%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Phillip St a good street to buy property on?

Phillip St may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses, given that houses make up 59.7% of the residential stock. It also suits apartment buyers, with 12 to 14-lot developments present. Buyers preferring local-road residential streets will find it fits that profile. Buyers comfortable with heritage overlays may appreciate the 8 heritage listings, though these require additional council approval for renovations.