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Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 is a collector road with a 40km/h limit where 98.3% of residences are apartments. Six homes are heritage-listed and eight are recommended for a flood check. One property has an other flood classification. The street features 156 Chalmers Lane with 104 lots across 10 levels, 146 Chalmers St with 102 lots, and 188 Chalmers St with 99 lots across 8 levels. 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 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments533 total lots
1.7%
98.3%
Houses (1.7%)
Apartments (98.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. 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 limitCOLLECTOR ROAD · 40 km/h64.2% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Risks &Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.

Heritage
6 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Surry Hills NSW 2010 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2M · 2022$2.3M · 2023$2.2M · 2024$2.6M · 2025$2.3M · 2026
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Surry Hills NSW 2010 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$915k · 2022$901k · 2023$908k · 2024$910k · 2025$820k · 2026$640k · 2023-04-14 · 15/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$670k · 2021-11-11 · 2/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$735k · 2026-03-03 · 4/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$665k · 2021-11-11 · 5/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$593k · 2024-09-10 · 8/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$661k · 2022-02-14 · 11/38 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2021-12-01 · 20/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$755k · 2025-09-16 · 22/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2024-11-16 · 26/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-01-17 · 29/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2021-11-24 · 30/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2023-04-13 · 43/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$952k · 2025-05-08 · 203/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$850k · 2022-03-08 · 1/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$600k · 2022-03-22 · 3/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2022-04-19 · 104/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2022-08-31 · 104/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2023-06-29 · 105/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2022-08-19 · 108/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2025-03-04 · 47/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-10-11 · 49/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2023-09-15 · 10/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-09-12 · 13/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2026-05-08 · 410/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2023-03-03 · 414/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$613k · 2025-11-13 · 86/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2024-02-05 · 89/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-02-17 · 98/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2024-10-14 · 102/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$920k · 2025-07-03 · 401/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2022-05-25 · 69/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2023-10-07 · 70/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2023-02-09 · 80/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$925k · 2023-07-25 · 514/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$770k · 2024-01-22 · 402/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2025-01-22 · 402/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2024-10-11 · 33/156 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$730k · 2023-05-24 · 102/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$631k · 2024-08-19 · 103/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$700k · 2024-04-12 · 201/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$600k · 2024-10-02 · 203/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$660k · 2023-07-15 · 205/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$850k · 2022-08-31 · 208/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$690k · 2023-10-13 · 402/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$750k · 2025-02-14 · 501/208 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$790k · 2021-11-24 · 24/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$680k · 2023-10-03 · 52/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$660k · 2026-04-22 · 53/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2025-03-28 · 61/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2025-05-27 · 64/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2025-05-05 · 81/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$830k · 2025-05-12 · 82/34 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2024-10-18 · 312/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2022-03-26 · 314/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$940k · 2024-01-25 · 503/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$900k · 2022-01-07 · 102/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.6M · 2024-03-30 · 206/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2022-10-28 · 207/188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales7Past 12 months
Turnover rate11.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, ranked by number of lots.

1
156 CHALMERS LANE, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Large project (100+ lots)
2
146 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Large project (100+ lots)
3
188 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)

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Living in Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 — 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 Chalmers St an expensive or affordable street relative to Surry Hills?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Chalmers St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Surry Hills 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 Chalmers St?

There are 6 heritage-listed properties on Chalmers St, which typically means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There are 8 properties recommended for a flood check, 0 properties in a flood overlay, and 1 property with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are 0 bushfire-prone properties and 0 properties near high-voltage powerlines.

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

There is no house/duplex/terrace home data with known site-vs-street height available for Chalmers St, so elevation details are unavailable. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on street averages.

What type of road is Chalmers St?

Chalmers St is a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit. This classification generally connects local streets with larger roads, and 64.2% of the residential properties on the street front this dominant road section.

Is Chalmers St mostly houses or apartments?

Chalmers St has 533 residential properties, predominantly apartments. Apartments make up 98.3% of the residential stock, while houses account for only 1.7%.

What are the major apartment developments on Chalmers St?

The major apartment developments on Chalmers St include 156 Chalmers Lane with 104 lots across 10 levels built in 1994, 146 Chalmers St with 102 lots, and 188 Chalmers St with 99 lots across 8 levels built in 1996. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Chalmers St?

8 apartments sold on Chalmers St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 11.1%, meaning 11.1% of apartments changed ownership during the past five years. There were 0 house sales and 0% turnover for houses.

Is Chalmers St a good street to buy property on?

Chalmers St is best suited for apartment buyers seeking a collector road environment in Surry Hills. The street is dominated by high-density developments, and buyers should consider the 6 heritage-listed properties and 8 flood check recommendations when evaluating specific homes.