Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

House prices on Bourke St are 39.73% above the Surry Hills suburb house median.

There are 200 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No homes sit in a bushfire zone or a flood overlay, and there are no high-voltage powerlines nearby. However, 156 properties are recommended for a flood check, and 44 fall under other flood classifications, which indicates no flood risk has been identified or the property is not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

18 homes sit above the street; 163 homes sit level with the street; 3 homes sit below the street. The street features a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and 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.

Bourke St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. Buyers should consider that local roads typically carry less through traffic than collector or arterial roads, though actual traffic levels and noise depend on the specific property and time of day.

There are 1101 residential properties on the street. Apartments make up 79.2% of the residential stock, while houses account for 18.2%. The street is predominantly apartments.

The major apartment developments on the street include 423 Bourke St with 145 lots across 12 levels built in 2015, 389 Bourke St with 86 lots across 12 levels built in 1978, and 679 Bourke St with 72 lots across 11 levels built in 1974. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

4 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 29 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 15%, and for apartments, it is 20.1%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Bourke St aligns with buyers seeking a predominantly apartment-focused environment on a local road. The street offers a mix of site heights, though most homes sit level with the street. Buyers should consider the 39.73% premium for houses relative to the suburb median, the 200 heritage-listed properties that may limit renovation flexibility, and the 156 properties recommended for a flood check. The street also features several major apartment developments.