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James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196

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Street Summary

James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 sits slightly above the suburb’s house median. The street is a local road with a 39% house and 13% apartment split. 4 homes sit above the street; 88 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. 12 homes are near high-voltage powerlines. 102 homes have other flood classifications. 80 James St is a 2-level, 32-lot project built under plan 1/DP735197.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 property market.

Houses vs Apartments260 total lots
39.2%
12.7%
48.1%
Houses (39.2%)
Apartments (12.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (48.1%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 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
4 lots
88 lots
1 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
12 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Punchbowl NSW 2196 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.2M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$1.3M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.5M · 2026$935k · 2021-10-09 · 106 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.3M · 2024-05-29 · 110 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.2M · 2026-05-09 · 104 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.1M · 2021-10-21 · 111A JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.1M · 2026-05-29 · 31 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.4M · 2024-05-29 · 41 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.3M · 2022-12-07 · 62 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.3M · 2023-05-06 · 99 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.6M · 2024-06-22 · 2 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.1M · 2023-05-27 · 20 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.5M · 2024-12-28 · 74 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$890k · 2021-12-04 · 83A JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$857k · 2023-02-18 · 85 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.6M · 2025-01-17 · 91 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.5M · 2024-04-22 · 49 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.9M · 2024-07-02 · 51 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196$1.2M · 2026-01-24 · 100A JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196
Street price+4%vs suburb median
Turnover rate16.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Punchbowl NSW 2196 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$405k · 2022$410k · 2023$490k · 2024$510k · 2025$570k · 2026
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196, ranked by number of lots.

1
80 JAMES ST, PUNCHBOWL NSW 2196Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on James St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 — 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 James St an expensive or affordable street relative to Punchbowl?

House prices on James St sit 3.85% above the Punchbowl suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on James St?

There are no bushfire or heritage overlays on James St. No properties fall within a flood overlay or are recommended for a flood check, while 102 properties have no flood risk identified or are not mapped. However, 12 properties sit within 100 metres of a high-voltage powerline.

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

4 homes sit above the street; 88 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is James St?

James St operates as a local road, which generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Speed limit and dominant road share data are not available for this street.

Is James St mostly houses or apartments?

James St has 260 residential properties. Houses make up 39.2% of the street, while apartments account for 12.7%. The remaining 48.1% consists of other residential property types.

What are the major apartment developments on James St?

The only major apartment development recorded on James St is at 80 James St, Punchbowl. This 2-level project contains 32 lots.

How many properties have sold on James St?

3 houses sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 17.6%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is James St a good street to buy property on?

James St is a local road with a mix of detached houses and apartment developments. It is well-suited for buyers seeking a residential street with a 3.85% premium over the suburb median. The street features a mix of site heights, with most homes sitting level with the street. Buyers should consider the 12 properties near high-voltage powerlines and the 102 properties with no flood risk identified or not mapped.