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Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 is a predominantly apartment-focused street with 87.6% of its 225 residential properties being units. 17 homes sit level with the street. 24 homes are heritage-listed and 26 are recommended for a flood check. Two other flood classifications apply to 2 homes. The street features large apartment developments including 40 Belvoir St with 643 lots, 164 Devonshire St with 40 lots, and 166A Devonshire St with 40 lots. 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 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments225 total lots
12.4%
87.6%
Houses (12.4%)
Apartments (87.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Devonshire 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
17 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
24 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Devonshire 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$2.7M · 2023-11-06 · 128 DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$3.9M · 2022-05-17 · 140 DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$3.3M · 2026-02-17 · 244 DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Turnover rate10.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Devonshire 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$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$915k · 2022$901k · 2023$908k · 2024$910k · 2025$820k · 2026$7.6M · 2025-03-28 · 118 DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0.5%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
40 BELVOIR ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Large project (100+ lots)
2
164 DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
166A DEVONSHIRE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Devonshire 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 Devonshire St?

There are no bushfire or flood overlay risks on the street, and no high-voltage powerlines are nearby. However, 24 properties are heritage-listed, which means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. Additionally, 26 homes are recommended for a flood check, and 2 properties have been reviewed with no flood risk identified or not mapped. A flood check recommendation does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

17 homes sit level with 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.

What type of road is Devonshire St?

Devonshire St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Speed limit and specific traffic data for the dominant section are not available.

Is Devonshire St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 225 residential properties on the street, with 12% being houses and 88% being apartments. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Devonshire St?

The major apartment developments on the street include 40 Belvoir St with 643 lots across 17 levels, 164 Devonshire St with 40 lots across 2 levels, and 166A Devonshire St with 40 lots across 2 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Devonshire St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold in the same period. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 10.7%, and for apartments, it is 0.5%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Devonshire St a good street to buy property on?

This street may be more aligned with apartment buyers or those comfortable with a local-road residential street. The high proportion of apartments and the presence of large developments suit buyers seeking higher-density living. Buyers looking for detached houses may find limited options, as houses make up only 12% of the stock. Heritage overlays on 24 properties mean buyers should consider renovation flexibility.