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Waterloo St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Street Summary

Waterloo St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 sits above the suburb house median, with 21 homes level with the street and 1 below. Heritage overlays affect 25 homes, while 25 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 21% house and 76% apartment. Top projects include 38 Waterloo St (54 lots, 8 levels, 2010), 117 Kippax St (47 lots, 10 levels, 2017), and 16 Waterloo St (17 lots, 11 levels). There are 2 house sales in the past 12 months.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments123 total lots
21.1%
75.6%
3.3%
Houses (21.1%)
Apartments (75.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (3.3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Waterloo 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
FlatLow-side
21 lots
1 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
25 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Waterloo 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$2.4M · 2024-03-05 · 39 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.7M · 2025-10-15 · 41 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$3.3M · 2026-06-26 · 49 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.6M · 2023-08-11 · 51 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.7M · 2021-11-06 · 59 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$3.1M · 2024-05-28 · 59 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.5M · 2026-07-16 · 63 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Street price+11%vs suburb median
Turnover rate19.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Waterloo 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$645k · 2022-02-10 · 104/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-07-04 · 112/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-07-01 · 113/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$945k · 2023-12-05 · 210/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.1M · 2024-09-03 · 304/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-05-06 · 309/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$915k · 2024-02-12 · 310/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$2.4M · 2022-06-17 · 504/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010$850k · 2022-02-24 · 2/38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate9.7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
38 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
117 KIPPAX ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
16 WATERLOO ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

House prices on Waterloo St sit 10.63% above the Surry Hills suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Waterloo St?

There are 25 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Flood checks are recommended for 25 homes, so buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs. One property has been assessed with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire zones, flood overlays, or high-voltage powerlines on the street.

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

21 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Waterloo St?

Waterloo St is a local road serving nearby residents.

Is Waterloo St mostly houses or apartments?

Waterloo St has 123 residential properties, with 21.1% being houses and 75.6% being apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Waterloo St?

The street features 38 Waterloo St (54 lots, 8 levels, built 2010), 117 Kippax St (47 lots, 10 levels, built 2017), and 16 Waterloo St (17 lots, 11 levels, built 2010). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Waterloo St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 19.2% for houses and 9.7% for apartments, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Waterloo St a good street to buy property on?

Waterloo St suits apartment buyers seeking higher-density living and heritage buyers comfortable with renovation approvals. It is also appropriate for those preferring a local road environment, though buyers should factor in flood check recommendations and the street's premium pricing relative to the suburb median.