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Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Street Summary

Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 is a collector road with a 40km/h limit where 94% of stock is apartment-based. 7 homes sit level with the street. 12 properties are heritage-listed and 13 are recommended for a flood check. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb median. Major developments include 25 Fitzroy St (92 lots, 4 levels), 81 Foveaux St (53 lots, 7 levels, built 2017), and 54 Foveaux St (42 lots, 8 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments273 total lots
4.8%
93.8%
1.4%
Houses (4.8%)
Apartments (93.8%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (1.4%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Foveaux 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/h93% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Foveaux 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
7 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
12 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Foveaux 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$1.9M · 2024-09-07 · 137 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Turnover rate7.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Foveaux 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$812k · 2025-11-25 · 24/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2022-03-25 · 3/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$900k · 2023-06-13 · 31/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$900k · 2024-11-30 · 33/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$790k · 2025-07-23 · 37/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$840k · 2026-03-19 · 7/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.6M · 2025-02-22 · 144 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$9M · 2025-10-28 · 117 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-08-01 · 14/60 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$750k · 2024-10-04 · 17/60 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1M · 2022-03-04 · 19/60 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$800k · 2023-05-16 · 3/127A FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$950k · 2022-09-15 · 47/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-09-11 · 47/111 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$725k · 2023-03-09 · 3/121 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$560k · 2021-10-22 · 8/121 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.8M · 2025-03-07 · 406/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2021-12-08 · 105/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$840k · 2024-02-16 · 311/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2025-11-05 · 308/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2021-10-11 · 101/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2021-09-30 · 201/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2025-06-30 · 201/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2025-11-28 · 209/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2025-03-25 · 301/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2023-06-09 · 405/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2024-04-22 · 208/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2025-06-02 · 103/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2023-03-08 · 303/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2021-11-18 · 401/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2024-02-20 · 401/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.8M · 2024-05-23 · 503/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2024-01-19 · 304/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.7M · 2026-02-06 · 402/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$895k · 2021-10-29 · 307/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.2M · 2023-11-03 · 109/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$760k · 2023-02-03 · 107/81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales5Past 12 months
Turnover rate14.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
25 FITZROY ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
81 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
54 FOVEAUX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Foveaux 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 Foveaux St?

There is no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risk on Foveaux St, and no properties fall under other flood classifications. However, 12 properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 13 properties are recommended for a flood check, which is a precautionary step for further assessment rather than an indication of actual flood risk.

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

7 homes sit level with the street. This indicates a flat profile for the houses on the street. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average, as different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics.

What type of road is Foveaux St?

Foveaux St is a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit, and 93% of the residential properties front this dominant road section. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may result in slightly more through traffic than a local residential street.

Is Foveaux St mostly houses or apartments?

Foveaux St is predominantly apartments, with 93.8% of the 273 residential properties being units. Houses make up only 4.8% of the stock. This high-density character is typical for this part of Surry Hills.

What are the major apartment developments on Foveaux St?

The street features several major apartment developments, including 25 Fitzroy St with 92 lots across 4 levels, 81 Foveaux St with 53 lots across 7 levels built in 2017, and 54 Foveaux St with 42 lots across 8 levels. These developments contribute significantly to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Foveaux St?

In the past 12 months, 6 apartments sold on Foveaux St, while no houses changed hands. Over the trailing 5 years, the turnover rate was 14.8% for apartments and 7.7% for houses, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during that period.

Is Foveaux St a good street to buy property on?

Foveaux St is best suited for apartment buyers seeking a collector road environment in Surry Hills. The street is dominated by high-density developments and heritage-listed houses. Buyers comfortable with a 40 km/h collector road and interested in the specific apartment projects or heritage homes will find it a practical fit.