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Smith St, Balmain NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

Smith St, Balmain NSW 2041 is a local road where 44% of homes are houses and 49% are apartments. 19 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. 20 homes on the street are heritage-listed. 20 homes have been assessed with no flood risk identified. The street features 53 Smith St, a 3-level, 12-lot building built in 1975, and 75 Smith St, a 3-level, 8-lot building. House turnover over 5 years is 25%.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Smith St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments45 total lots
44.4%
48.9%
6.7%
Houses (44.4%)
Apartments (48.9%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (6.7%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Smith 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
FlatLow-side
19 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
20 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, 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
Street SalesSuburb 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$2.5M · 2023-03-18 · 58 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.6M · 2022-03-17 · 60 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.9M · 2023-05-06 · 64 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3.3M · 2025-03-15 · 52 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$4M · 2022-05-12 · 54 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Turnover rate25%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Smith 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

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Smith St, Balmain NSW 2041, ranked by number of lots.

1
53 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)
2
75 SMITH ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Smith 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 Smith St?

There are 20 heritage-listed properties on Smith St, which typically means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. There is no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risk on the street. The remaining 20 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

19 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 Smith St?

Smith St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Speed limit and traffic data are not available for this street.

Is Smith St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 45 residential properties on Smith St. Houses make up 44.4% of the street, while apartments make up 48.9%. The street has a mixed profile of both dwelling types.

What are the major apartment developments on Smith St?

There are 12-lot, 3-level apartments at 53 Smith St, Balmain, built in 1975. There are also 8-lot, 3-level apartments at 75 Smith St, Balmain. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Smith St?

No houses or apartments have sold on Smith St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 25%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.

Is Smith St a good street to buy property on?

Smith St offers a mix of detached houses and apartments on a local road. Buyers looking for detached houses should note the heritage overlays and lack of recent sales data. Apartment buyers can choose from established developments. The street suits those comfortable with heritage restrictions and local residential character.