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Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049

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Street Summary

Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049 sits at a premium relative to the suburb house median. 5 homes sit above the street; 22 homes sit level with the street; 12 homes sit below the street. 14 homes are heritage-listed and 24 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 26% house and 49% apartment. Three apartment projects are listed: 42 Albert St (18 lots, 3 levels, 1966), 38 Albert St (12 lots, 2 levels), and 46 Albert St (8 lots, 2 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments157 total lots
26.1%
49%
24.9%
Houses (26.1%)
Apartments (49%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (24.9%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Albert St, 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
High-sideFlatLow-side
5 lots
22 lots
12 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
14 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Albert St, 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$3.5M · 2024-04-13 · 25 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3.9M · 2023-11-15 · 29 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.7M · 2023-05-13 · 43 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3M · 2025-09-16 · 43 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.5M · 2023-09-01 · 14 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.4M · 2026-06-30 · 14 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$4.1M · 2023-04-03 · 16 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3.7M · 2025-12-02 · 16 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$4.1M · 2025-09-03 · 18 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Street price+72%vs suburb median
Turnover rate19.5%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Albert St, 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$745k · 2022$788k · 2023$770k · 2024$828k · 2025$920k · 2026$635k · 2023-08-04 · 7/42 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$600k · 2023-08-24 · 11/42 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3.2M · 2023-03-11 · 12 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.1M · 2022-08-11 · 3/41 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.4M · 2025-11-25 · 3/41 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.1M · 2025-09-06 · 5/41 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$4.6M · 2023-08-02 · 32 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Apartment sales2Past 12 months
Turnover rate9.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049, ranked by number of lots.

1
42 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)
2
38 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)
3
46 ALBERT ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Albert St, 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 Albert St an expensive or affordable street relative to Petersham?

House prices on Albert St are 71.79% above the Petersham suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Albert St?

There are 14 heritage-listed properties on Albert St, which means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There is no bushfire or flood overlay risk on the street. However, 24 properties are recommended for a flood check, meaning further assessment is advised, while 17 properties have been reviewed and show no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no high-voltage powerline risks on the street.

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

5 homes sit above the street; 22 homes sit level with the street; 12 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Albert St?

Albert St is a local road.

Is Albert St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 157 residential properties on Albert St. Houses make up 26.1% of the street, while apartments make up 49%. The street has a mixed profile of housing types.

What are the major apartment developments on Albert St?

The major apartment developments on Albert St include 42 Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049 (18 lots, 3 levels, built 1966), 38 Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049 (12 lots, 2 levels), and 46 Albert St, Petersham NSW 2049 (8 lots, 2 levels). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Albert St?

3 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 2 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 22%, and for apartments it is 9.1%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Albert St a good street to buy property on?

Albert St may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses, as house prices are 71.79% above the Petersham suburb house median. Buyers comfortable with a local-road residential street may find it suitable. The street has a mixed profile of housing types, with houses making up 26.1% and apartments making up 49%. There are 14 heritage-listed properties, which means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. The street has a mixed profile of site heights, with 5 homes sitting above the street, 22 sitting level with the street, and 12 sitting below the street. There are 24 properties recommended for a flood check, meaning further assessment is advised, while 17 properties have been reviewed and show no flood risk identified or not mapped. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 22%, and for apartments it is 9.1%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.