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Wells St, Newtown NSW 2042

Street

Street Summary

Wells St, Newtown NSW 2042 sits just below the suburb's house median. It is a local road where 86% of homes are houses and 11% are apartments. 17 homes sit above the street; 120 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. 57 homes are heritage-listed. 11 homes have a flood overlay, and 103 are recommended for a flood check. 33 homes have other flood classification. Two apartment projects are located here: 101 Wells St (10 lots, 3 levels, built 2003) and 150 Wells St (8 lots, 2 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments171 total lots
86%
11.7%
2.3%
Houses (86%)
Apartments (11.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (2.3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Wells 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-sideFlatLow-side
17 lots
120 lots
1 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
57 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
11 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Wells 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$788k · 2022-03-03 · 104B WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2023-03-16 · 104D WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2M · 2022-06-04 · 128 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.6M · 2024-11-16 · 13 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2023-06-24 · 14 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.8M · 2025-03-24 · 141 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2024-04-13 · 144 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.9M · 2025-09-27 · 146 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.3M · 2021-10-30 · 154 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2026-06-13 · 2 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2024-07-10 · 51 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.3M · 2023-02-11 · 57A WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2023-06-20 · 26A WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.8M · 2022-09-09 · 26B WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.5M · 2022-12-13 · 28 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2023-06-05 · 35 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.4M · 2025-04-03 · 39 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2024-04-18 · 40 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.9M · 2025-09-05 · 99 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.7M · 2024-05-30 · 43 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3.3M · 2021-10-25 · 48 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.8M · 2021-09-18 · 69 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$1.6M · 2025-06-28 · 77 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.4M · 2024-03-26 · 83 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3.1M · 2023-02-25 · 68 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.1M · 2024-11-02 · 118A WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$2.5M · 2022-05-05 · 52 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$3M · 2025-03-15 · 126A WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Street price-1%vs suburb median
Turnover rate19%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Wells 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$850k · 2024-05-01 · 2/101 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042$395k · 2025-07-23 · 4/101 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate10%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
101 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)
2
150 WELLS ST, NEWTOWN NSW 2042Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Wells St sit 0.88% below the Newtown suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Wells St?

There are 57 heritage-listed homes on Wells St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Flood mapping identifies 11 properties within a flood overlay, 103 recommended for a flood check, and 33 with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are 0 bushfire-prone properties and 0 high-voltage powerline exposures.

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

17 homes sit above the street; 120 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Wells St?

Wells St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. No speed limit or dominant road percentage data is available.

Is Wells St mostly houses or apartments?

Wells St has 171 residential properties, predominantly houses at 86% and apartments at 11.7%.

What are the major apartment developments on Wells St?

101 Wells St (10 lots, 3 levels, built in 2003) and 150 Wells St (8 lots, 2 levels) contribute to the street's apartment presence.

How many properties have sold on Wells St?

3 houses and 0 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 19% for houses and 10% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Wells St a good street to buy property on?

Wells St is best suited for buyers seeking detached houses on a local residential road, as houses make up 86% of the 171 residential properties. Apartment buyers may consider the street for its proximity to the 101 and 150 Wells St developments. Buyers should note the 57 heritage listings, which may limit renovation flexibility, and the 103 flood check recommendations, which warrant reviewing council mapping and insurance costs.