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Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 is a collector road with a 40km/h limit where house prices sit 14.7% above the suburb median. The street is dominated by apartments, which make up 71.7% of the residential stock, while houses account for 28.3%. 40 homes sit level with the street. 48 homes are heritage-listed and 48 are recommended for a flood check. One home has an other flood classification. Major developments include 141 Commonwealth St (30 lots, 3 levels), 144 Commonwealth St (26 lots, 7 levels, built 2016), and 104 Commonwealth St (18 lots, 7 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments173 total lots
28.3%
71.7%
Houses (28.3%)
Apartments (71.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Commonwealth 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/h0.6% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 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
40 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
48 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Commonwealth 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
Street SalesSuburb 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$1.5M · 2023-08-22 · 202 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.8M · 2025-08-14 · 211 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.1M · 2025-08-23 · 212 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.6M · 2024-04-04 · 219 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.1M · 2026-03-25 · 97 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$3.1M · 2023-11-06 · 162 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.4M · 2023-10-21 · 188 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Street price+15%vs suburb median
Turnover rate14.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Commonwealth 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$915k · 2022$901k · 2023$908k · 2024$910k · 2025$820k · 2026$880k · 2024-08-06 · 216 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2026-03-11 · 3/224 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2025-08-05 · 8/224 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2024-01-15 · 9/224 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.8M · 2025-09-30 · 14/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$4.2M · 2024-08-08 · 25/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$900k · 2024-05-08 · 17/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.9M · 2025-07-10 · 23/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$950k · 2025-04-22 · 24/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2024-09-25 · 16/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$670k · 2024-03-14 · 19/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2M · 2021-10-04 · 7/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.1M · 2026-06-02 · 7/144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales4Past 12 months
Turnover rate10.5%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
141 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
144 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
104 COMMONWEALTH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small project (<20 lots)

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

Common questions about living on and buying property on Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth St an expensive or affordable street relative to Surry Hills?

House prices on Commonwealth St sit 14.65% above the Surry Hills suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Commonwealth St?

There are 48 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Flood checks are recommended for 48 homes, so reviewing council mapping and insurance costs is advisable before purchasing. One property has been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on the street.

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

40 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 Commonwealth St?

Commonwealth St is a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads and may carry more through traffic than local residential streets.

Is Commonwealth St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 173 residential properties on the street. Apartments make up 71.7% of the residential stock, while houses account for 28.3%.

What are the major apartment developments on Commonwealth St?

Major apartment developments on the street include 141 Commonwealth St with 30 lots across 3 levels, 144 Commonwealth St with 26 lots across 7 levels built in 2016, and 104 Commonwealth St with 18 lots across 7 levels. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Commonwealth St?

3 houses and 3 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 14.3% for houses and 9.7% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Commonwealth St a good street to buy property on?

Commonwealth St is a collector road in Surry Hills with a mix of detached houses and high-density apartments. It suits buyers looking for a premium house price relative to the suburb median, those comfortable with heritage-listed homes, and apartment buyers seeking a street with significant development activity.