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James St, Balmain NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

James St, Balmain NSW 2041 is a local road where 70% of homes are houses. 3 homes sit above the street; 2 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. 7 homes are heritage-listed and 1 is recommended for a flood check. 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 James St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments10 total lots
70%
30%
Houses (70%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (30%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on James St, Balmain NSW 2041 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
3 lots
2 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
7 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on James St, Balmain NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain NSW 2041 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MOct 21June 23Feb 25Oct 26$2.6M · 2022$2.5M · 2023$2.5M · 2024$2.8M · 2025$2.8M · 2026
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on James St, Balmain NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain NSW 2041 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MOct 21June 23Feb 25Oct 26$1.2M · 2022$1.3M · 2023$1.4M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.3M · 2026
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

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Living in James St, Balmain NSW 2041 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on James St, Balmain NSW 2041 — 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 James St an expensive or affordable street relative to Balmain?

There are insufficient recent house sales on James St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Balmain 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 James St?

There are 0 bushfire-prone properties and 0 high-voltage powerline properties on James St. 7 homes are heritage-listed, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. 1 property is recommended for a flood check, 6 fall under other flood classifications with no flood risk identified or not mapped, and 0 properties fall within a flood overlay. Buyers should review council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

3 homes sit above the street; 2 homes sit level with the street; 1 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 James St?

James St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. There is no available data on the speed limit or the share of stock fronting this dominant road section.

Is James St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 10 residential properties on James St. Houses make up 70% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 0%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on James St?

No major apartment developments are recorded on James St.

How many properties have sold on James St?

0 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 0 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 0. There is no available data for the 5-year turnover rate for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is James St a good street to buy property on?

James St is a local road street with a predominantly house character. It features 7 heritage-listed homes, which may require additional council approval for renovations, and 1 property recommended for a flood check. The street has a mixed profile of homes sitting above, level with, and below the street. It may suit buyers looking for detached houses who are comfortable with heritage constraints and local-road residential streets.