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Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021

Street

Street Summary

Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 is a local road where 35% of residences are houses and 57% are apartments. 3 homes sit above the street; 12 homes sit level with the street; 3 homes sit below the street. 22 homes are heritage-listed and 12 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 Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 property market.

Houses vs Apartments62 total lots
35.5%
56.5%
8%
Houses (35.5%)
Apartments (56.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (8%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 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
3 lots
12 lots
3 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
22 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Paddington NSW 2021 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$3M · 2022$3.2M · 2023$3.3M · 2024$3.7M · 2025$3.5M · 2026$4.2M · 2025-05-24 · 10 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$5M · 2023-07-25 · 14 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$5M · 2025-05-28 · 16 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021
Turnover rate13.6%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Paddington NSW 2021 median apartment 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$898k · 2022$877k · 2023$1M · 2024$978k · 2025$1.3M · 2026$1.6M · 2022-01-17 · 11/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$1.8M · 2021-11-19 · 1/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$1.8M · 2026-06-16 · 6/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$1.7M · 2023-03-09 · 7/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$2.4M · 2026-04-29 · 7/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021$3.9M · 2024-04-12 · 8/13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021
Apartment sales2Past 12 months
Turnover rate17.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021, ranked by number of lots.

1
13 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021Small project (<20 lots)
2
33 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021Small project (<20 lots)
3
9 MACDONALD ST, PADDINGTON NSW 2021Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Macdonald St, Paddington NSW 2021 — 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 Macdonald St an expensive or affordable street relative to Paddington?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Macdonald St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Paddington 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 Macdonald St?

There are 22 heritage-listed properties on Macdonald St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No properties face bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks. Twelve homes are recommended for a flood check, while 10 fall under other flood classifications indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

3 homes sit above the street; 12 homes sit level with the street; 3 homes sit below the street. The street features a mixed profile of site heights relative to the road. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Macdonald St?

Macdonald St is a local road in Paddington. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. Speed limit and traffic data are not available for this street.

Is Macdonald St mostly houses or apartments?

Macdonald St has 62 residential properties. Houses make up 35.5% of the stock, while apartments make up 56.5%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Macdonald St?

The major apartment developments on Macdonald St are 13 Macdonald St (12 lots, 4 levels, built 2000), 33 Macdonald St (11 lots, 3 levels), and 9 Macdonald St (9 lots, 4 levels). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Macdonald St?

Two apartments sold on Macdonald St in the past 12 months, while no houses sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 13.6%, and for apartments it is 17.1%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Macdonald St a good street to buy property on?

Macdonald St is a local road in Paddington with a predominantly apartment presence. It features heritage-listed homes, mixed site heights, and recent apartment sales activity. It may suit buyers looking for apartments in a residential area, or those comfortable with heritage constraints and local road living.