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Smith St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Smith St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 is a local road where 5 homes sit above the street, 19 homes sit level with the street, and 3 homes sit below the street. 33 homes are heritage-listed and 33 homes are recommended for a flood check. The street is 57.9% houses and 35.1% apartments, with the 9-lot, 7-level Smith St development built in 1996. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb, 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 Smith St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments57 total lots
57.9%
35.1%
7%
Houses (57.9%)
Apartments (35.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (7%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Smith 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
High-sideFlatLow-side
5 lots
19 lots
3 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
33 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Smith 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$1.7M · 2026-03-18 · 46 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.2M · 2026-02-07 · 47 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.1M · 2025-07-19 · 28 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.4M · 2025-04-05 · 30 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.4M · 2024-07-15 · 56 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.6M · 2023-08-31 · 6 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Turnover rate18.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Smith 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$1.7M · 2022-02-18 · 5/38 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.2M · 2026-02-06 · 6/38 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate10%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
38 SMITH ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

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

There are 33 heritage-listed properties on Smith St, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval and reduce renovation flexibility. Flood checks are recommended for 33 homes, so buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing. There is no flood overlay, no flood risk identified or not mapped, no bushfire zone, and no high-voltage powerline exposure on the street.

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

5 homes sit above the street; 19 homes sit level with the street; 3 homes sit 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.

What type of road is Smith St?

Smith St is a local road in Surry Hills, generally serving nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Speed limit and dominant road percentage data are unavailable, so buyers should rely on the local road classification to understand the street's residential character.

Is Smith St mostly houses or apartments?

Smith St has 57 residential properties in total. Houses make up 57.9% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 35.1%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Smith St?

The major apartment development on Smith St is located at 38 Smith St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. It comprises 9 lots across 7 levels and was built in 1996. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Smith St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 18.2%, and the 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 10%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Smith St a good street to buy property on?

Smith St is a local road in Surry Hills with 57 residential properties, predominantly houses. Buyers looking for detached houses may find it suitable, while apartment buyers have options in developments like 38 Smith St. Buyers should be aware of 33 heritage-listed properties, which may limit renovation flexibility, and 33 homes recommended for a flood check, requiring further assessment before purchasing.