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Simmons St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Simmons St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits just below the suburb's house median. 28 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street. 41 homes are heritage-listed, 1 has a flood overlay, and 40 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 82% houses and 18% apartments. It is a local road. One apartment project, 2 Simmons St, has 8 lots. One house sold in the past 12 months, with a 22% house turnover over five years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments50 total lots
82%
18%
Houses (82%)
Apartments (18%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Simmons 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
FlatLow-side
28 lots
5 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
41 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
1 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Simmons 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$2.1M · 2025-10-23 · 16 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2024-05-02 · 12 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-03-12 · 58 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.3M · 2024-05-21 · 58 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.5M · 2024-07-10 · 56 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2022-03-24 · 48 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-02-08 · 32 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2023-02-09 · 64 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-05-22 · 64 SIMMONS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price-3%vs suburb median
Turnover rate22%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

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

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

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

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

House prices on Simmons St sit 2.6% below the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Simmons St?

There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on Simmons St. Heritage protections apply to 41 properties, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. One property falls within a flood overlay, and 40 are recommended for a flood check, so buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs. The remaining properties have no flood risk identified or are not mapped.

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

28 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Simmons St?

Simmons St is a local road serving nearby residents.

Is Simmons St mostly houses or apartments?

Simmons St has 50 residential properties. Houses make up 82% of the stock, while apartments account for 18%.

What are the major apartment developments on Simmons St?

The only major apartment development recorded on Simmons St is at 2 Simmons St, Newtown NSW 2042. It contains 8 lots.

How many properties have sold on Simmons St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 22%, and for apartments it is 0%.

Is Simmons St a good street to buy property on?

Simmons St is a local road with a predominantly detached housing stock. It suits buyers seeking heritage-protected homes or those comfortable with flood check recommendations. Apartment buyers have limited options, with only one small development available. The street offers a quiet residential environment with a mix of site heights.