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Shaw St, Petersham NSW 2049

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Street Summary

Shaw St, Petersham NSW 2049 is an arterial road with a 50km/h speed limit, carrying 99.1% of the street's residential stock. The housing mix is 33.6% houses and 29% apartments. All 31 homes sit level with the street. 36 properties are heritage-listed, while 16 are recommended for a flood check and 20 have other flood classifications. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb median, 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 Shaw St, Petersham NSW 2049 property market.

Houses vs Apartments107 total lots
33.6%
29%
37.4%
Houses (33.6%)
Apartments (29%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (37.4%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Shaw St, Petersham NSW 2049. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitARTERIAL ROAD · 50 km/h99.1% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Shaw 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
Flat
31 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
36 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Shaw 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$3.3M · 2023-07-12 · 1 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.5M · 2023-10-07 · 11 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.5M · 2021-10-01 · 26 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.1M · 2022-11-08 · 3 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$3M · 2023-08-30 · 30 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$1.9M · 2023-04-15 · 31 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.4M · 2023-10-04 · 20A SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049$2.3M · 2023-11-01 · 20B SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Turnover rate22.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Shaw 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$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$745k · 2022$788k · 2023$770k · 2024$828k · 2025$920k · 2026$780k · 2022-10-07 · 4/16 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate3.2%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
14 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)
2
27 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)
3
21 SHAW ST, PETERSHAM NSW 2049Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

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

There are 36 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No properties are in a bushfire zone or under a flood overlay, and 0 are subject to high-voltage powerlines. 16 properties are recommended for a flood check, while 20 have no flood risk identified or are not mapped. Heritage listings reduce renovation flexibility, and flood checks help buyers review council mapping and insurance costs.

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

31 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Shaw St?

Shaw St is an arterial road with a 50 km/h speed limit, and 99.1% of the residential properties front this dominant road section. Arterial roads generally carry more through traffic, which may influence traffic or noise levels for homes on the street.

Is Shaw St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 107 residential properties on Shaw St, with 33.6% being houses and 29% being apartments. The street has a mixed profile of housing types rather than being predominantly one category.

What are the major apartment developments on Shaw St?

The major apartment developments on the street are at 14 Shaw St with 8 lots across 2 levels, 27 Shaw St with 6 lots across 2 levels, and 21 Shaw St with 6 lots across 4 levels built in 1979. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Shaw St?

No houses or apartments have sold on the street in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 22.2% for houses and 3.2% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Shaw St a good street to buy property on?

Shaw St aligns with buyers seeking properties on an arterial road with a 50 km/h speed limit. The street offers a mix of houses and apartments, with 36 heritage-listed homes requiring council approval for renovations. It suits buyers comfortable with a high-density residential character and those who prefer homes sitting level with the street.