John St, Petersham NSW 2049
John St, Petersham NSW 2049 sits above the suburb's house median. The street is a local road. 52 homes sit level with the street; 2 homes sit below the street. 26 homes are heritage-listed, and 7 are recommended for a flood check. 37% of residences are houses, and 37% are apartments. Major projects include 41 John St (18 lots, 3 levels), 45 John St (12 lots, 2 levels), and 43 John St (8 lots, 2 levels, built 2011). 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.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the John St, Petersham NSW 2049 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on John 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.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.
Actual house sales on John St, Petersham NSW 2049 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Petersham NSW 2049 median house price trend over the same period.
Actual apartment (unit) sales on John St, Petersham NSW 2049 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Petersham NSW 2049 median apartment price trend over the same period.
The largest apartment projects on John St, Petersham NSW 2049, ranked by number of lots.
1 popular apartments on John St, Petersham NSW 2049
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Common questions about living on and buying property on John 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 John St an expensive or affordable street relative to Petersham?
House prices on John St are 37.85% above the Petersham suburb house median.
What are the risk and overlay factors on John St?
There are 26 heritage-listed properties on John St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Seven homes are recommended for a flood check, while 47 have been reviewed and show no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on the street.
Are properties on John St mostly on high, level or low ground?
52 homes sit level with the street; 2 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 John St?
John St is a local road that generally serves nearby residents. Information on the speed limit and the share of stock fronting this road section is not available.
Is John St mostly houses or apartments?
There are 145 residential properties on John St. Houses and apartments each make up 37.2% of the residential stock, creating a mixed property mix without a single dominant dwelling type.
What are the major apartment developments on John St?
Major apartment developments on John St include 41 John St with 18 lots across 3 levels, 45 John St with 12 lots across 2 levels, and 43 John St with 8 lots across 2 levels built in 2011. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.
How many properties have sold on John St?
One house sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 29.6%, and for apartments it is 3.7%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.
Is John St a good street to buy property on?
John St is well-suited for buyers seeking detached houses or apartments in a mixed residential environment. The street offers a local-road setting with a premium house price position relative to the suburb. Buyers should consider the heritage overlays and mixed site heights when evaluating individual homes.
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