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Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046

Street

Street Summary

Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 is a predominantly apartment-focused street where 85.5% of residences are units. The remaining 6.2% are houses, with 1 home sitting above the street, 4 homes sitting level with the street, and 9 homes sitting below the street. The street carries local road traffic. Recent activity includes 6 apartment sales in the last 12 months and a 33.3% house turnover rate over 5 years. Notable developments include 5 Bay Rd (27 lots, 4 levels, built 1971), 31 Bay Rd (20 lots, 3 levels, built 1978), and 27 Bay Rd (18 lots, 2 levels). There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb median; 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 Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 property market.

Houses vs Apartments242 total lots
6.2%
85.5%
8.3%
Houses (6.2%)
Apartments (85.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (8.3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 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
1 lots
4 lots
9 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
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Russell Lea NSW 2046 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.7M · 2022$2.8M · 2023$3M · 2024$3.3M · 2025$4.1M · 2024-09-14 · 36 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$4.4M · 2025-05-03 · 6 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$3.1M · 2024-01-24 · 10 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$5.6M · 2022-02-15 · 14 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$6.7M · 2023-10-24 · 12 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046
Turnover rate33.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Russell Lea NSW 2046 median apartment 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$950k · 2022$988k · 2023$1.1M · 2024$1.2M · 2025$1.1M · 2024-09-13 · 17/31 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.1M · 2025-10-16 · 16/31 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$975k · 2025-04-29 · 15/31 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.4M · 2023-10-05 · 2/30 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.2M · 2024-05-01 · 1/30 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$878k · 2025-09-11 · 7/28 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$861k · 2025-06-19 · 4/28 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.4M · 2025-04-26 · 9/1 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.7M · 2025-02-15 · 6/1 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.7M · 2025-08-30 · 16/1 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$950k · 2022-01-13 · 2/26 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$908k · 2024-10-11 · 8/20 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$835k · 2023-04-06 · 6/20 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$870k · 2026-02-20 · 5/20 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.6M · 2025-07-26 · 7/19 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.5M · 2024-05-06 · 5/19 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.2M · 2025-06-21 · 1/23 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.1M · 2025-09-18 · 3/23 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.2M · 2024-04-16 · 4/23 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.2M · 2026-02-19 · 6/23 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.4M · 2022-08-10 · 31/5 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$955k · 2022-03-16 · 15/13 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$990k · 2022-05-16 · 1/13 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.2M · 2022-08-09 · 24/5 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.1M · 2024-08-07 · 25/5 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1.4M · 2023-05-01 · 2/5 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$1M · 2024-05-14 · 3/13 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$500k · 2024-10-29 · 8/13 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046$950k · 2022-07-12 · 9/13 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046
Apartment sales6Past 12 months
Turnover rate14%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046, ranked by number of lots.

1
5 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
31 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
27 BAY RD, RUSSELL LEA NSW 2046Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Bay Rd, Russell Lea NSW 2046 — 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 Bay Rd an expensive or affordable street relative to Russell Lea?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Bay Rd to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Russell Lea 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 Bay Rd?

There are no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay risks on Bay Rd, and no properties are recommended for a flood check. However, 15 properties fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk has been identified or they have not been mapped. There are also no high-voltage powerline risks affecting the street.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 4 homes sit level with the street; 9 homes sit below 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 Bay Rd?

Bay Rd is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads, providing a quiet residential environment. Speed limit and traffic data are not available for this street.

Is Bay Rd mostly houses or apartments?

There are 242 residential properties on Bay Rd. Apartments make up 85.5% of the street, while houses account for 6.2%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Bay Rd?

The major apartment developments on Bay Rd are 5 Bay Rd (27 lots, 4 levels, built 1971), 31 Bay Rd (20 lots, 3 levels, built 1978), and 27 Bay Rd (18 lots, 2 levels, built 1971). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Bay Rd?

6 apartments sold in the past 12 months, while no houses sold. The 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 14%, and for houses it is 33.3%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Bay Rd a good street to buy property on?

Bay Rd is a local road with a predominantly apartment stock. It is well-suited for apartment buyers seeking a quiet residential street. The street features a mix of homes sitting above, level with, and below the street, with no significant bushfire, heritage, or high-voltage overlay risks.