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Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121

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Street Summary

Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 is a residential street where most homes sit below street level. The area is predominantly houses, with no apartments recorded. A portion of properties are subject to bushfire zones, high-voltage powerline proximity, or flood check recommendations. Recent sales activity shows 1 house sold in the last 12 months, with a 5-year turnover rate of 11.3%.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 property market.

Houses vs Apartments53 total lots
100%
Houses (100%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 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
15 lots
4 lots
34 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
53 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
19 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 over the past 5 years, plotted against the North Epping NSW 2121 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$2.2M · 2022$2.3M · 2023$2.3M · 2024$2.5M · 2025$2.3M · 2026$2.2M · 2026-02-28 · 19 DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121$2.3M · 2024-09-24 · 27 DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121$2.6M · 2023-09-09 · 9 DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121$1.7M · 2023-02-23 · 48 DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121$1.8M · 2024-09-24 · 66 DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121$2.7M · 2022-10-29 · 3B DOWNES ST, NORTH EPPING NSW 2121
Turnover rate11.3%Past 5 years

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Living in Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Downes St, North Epping NSW 2121 — 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 Downes St an expensive or affordable street relative to North Epping?

Insufficient sales data is available to determine whether Downes St is expensive or affordable relative to the North Epping suburb median. The Street Price Index is 0, indicating that there are not enough recent house sales to calculate a reliable price ratio. Buyers should compare recent sales of individual houses on the street against the broader North Epping market to understand the pricing.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Downes St?

There are 53 properties on Downes St located within a bushfire zone, and 19 properties sit within 100 metres of high-voltage powerlines. No properties are subject to a heritage overlay. Flood risk is minimal, with 0 properties in a flood overlay and 51 classified under other flood categories indicating no identified risk or lack of mapping. However, 2 properties are recommended for a flood check, meaning further assessment is advisable for those specific homes.

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

The street has a mixed elevation profile among its 53 residential properties. 34 properties sit on low ground, 15 are on high ground, and 4 are level. Because the majority of homes are on low ground, buyers should assess the specific elevation and site characteristics of the property they are interested in, rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Downes St?

Road classification, speed limit, and the percentage of stock fronting the dominant road section are not available for Downes St. Without this data, it is not possible to objectively describe the road hierarchy or make general observations about traffic or noise levels based on road type.

Is Downes St mostly houses or apartments?

Downes St is entirely composed of houses, with 100% of its 53 residential properties classified as houses and 0% as apartments. The street offers a housing stock exclusively made up of detached houses, duplexes, and terraces, with no apartment or unit developments present.

What are the major apartment developments on Downes St?

There are no major apartment developments recorded on Downes St. The street's residential character consists entirely of individual houses, duplexes, and terraces, with no apartment or unit projects contributing to the housing stock.

How many properties have sold on Downes St?

One house sold on Downes St in the past 12 months, and no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 11.3%, meaning 11.3% of the street's houses changed ownership over the last five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is Downes St a good street to buy property on?

Downes St is suited to buyers seeking a quiet, low-density street composed entirely of houses. It is a good fit for those comfortable with bushfire zoning and proximity to high-voltage powerlines, which affect 53 and 19 properties respectively. The street is less suitable for apartment buyers or those prioritising high traffic connectivity, as it has no apartment stock and no available road hierarchy data.