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Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049

Street

Street Summary

Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 sits at 1.36 times the suburb house median. 31 homes sit level with the street; 15 homes sit below the street. It is a local road. 46 homes are heritage-listed. The street is 70.8% houses and 29.2% apartments. 18-lot, 3-level project at 242 Albany Rd was built in 1965. House turnover is 17.4% over 5 years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 property market.

Houses vs Apartments65 total lots
70.8%
29.2%
Houses (70.8%)
Apartments (29.2%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 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
31 lots
15 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
46 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Petersham NSW 2049 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$1.8M · 2022$2M · 2023$2.1M · 2024$2.1M · 2025$1.9M · 2026$1.9M · 2023-03-15 · 260 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.4M · 2024-10-03 · 244 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2M · 2024-12-12 · 250 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3.1M · 2021-11-05 · 178 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3.1M · 2024-02-29 · 178 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.7M · 2022-02-25 · 180 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.9M · 2023-08-22 · 180 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.4M · 2021-12-18 · 236 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Street price+36%vs suburb median
Turnover rate17.4%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Petersham NSW 2049 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$745k · 2022$788k · 2023$770k · 2024$828k · 2025$920k · 2026$840k · 2023-06-17 · 7/242 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate5.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, ranked by number of lots.

1
242 ALBANY RD, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 — 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 Albany Rd an expensive or affordable street relative to Petersham?

House prices on Albany Rd sit 36% above the Petersham suburb house median. This indicates that the street commands a premium compared to the broader area, reflecting its specific location and housing characteristics rather than general market trends.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Albany Rd?

There are 46 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. There are 0 bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks. The 46 properties classified under other flood categories have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

Are properties on Albany Rd mostly on high, level or low ground?

31 homes sit level with the street; 15 homes sit below the street. The site height relative to the street can influence specific site characteristics, but buyers should assess the individual property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Albany Rd?

Albany Rd is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. This classification typically indicates a residential environment, though actual traffic levels and noise depend on specific property positioning.

Is Albany Rd mostly houses or apartments?

Albany Rd has 65 residential properties, with 70.8% being houses and 29.2% being apartments. The street is predominantly houses, reflecting a character dominated by detached homes, duplexes, and terraces rather than high-density living.

What are the major apartment developments on Albany Rd?

There is one major apartment development recorded on the street: 242 Albany Rd, Petersham NSW 2049. This development contains 18 lots across 3 levels and was built in 1965. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Albany Rd?

No houses or apartments have sold on the street in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 17.4%, and for apartments, it is 5.3%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Albany Rd a good street to buy property on?

Albany Rd may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses on a local road, or those comfortable with heritage overlays that require council approval for renovations. Apartment buyers may find the single development on the street suitable. The street offers a mix of site heights relative to the street, but buyers should assess the individual property rather than relying on the street average.