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Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000

Street

Street Summary

Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 is a local road where 31% of homes are houses and 56% are apartments. 8 homes sit level with the street; 38 homes sit below the street. 49 homes are heritage-listed and 49 are 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. Notable developments include 42 Lower Fort St with 37 lots, 40 Lower Fort St with 33 lots, and 3 Lower Fort St with 9 lots.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 property market.

Houses vs Apartments156 total lots
31.4%
56.4%
12.2%
Houses (31.4%)
Apartments (56.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (12.2%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 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
8 lots
38 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
49 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Dawes Point NSW 2000 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street Sales
$0$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$4.2M · 2022-11-21 · 20 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$204k · 2026-03-16 · 73 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$6.6M · 2025-11-29 · 31 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$4.8M · 2021-12-15 · 45B LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$4.8M · 2022-05-20 · 45C LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$6.2M · 2025-05-27 · 56 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000
Turnover rate12.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Dawes Point NSW 2000 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M$20.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$6.2M · 2022$3.6M · 2023$5.5M · 2025$14M · 2021-11-22 · 3 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000$3.2M · 2022-12-23 · 25 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate2.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000, ranked by number of lots.

1
42 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
40 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
3 LOWER FORT ST, DAWES POINT NSW 2000Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Lower Fort St, Dawes Point NSW 2000 — 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 Lower Fort St an expensive or affordable street relative to Dawes Point?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Lower Fort St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Dawes Point 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 Lower Fort St?

There are 49 heritage-listed properties, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. All 49 homes are recommended for a flood check to review council mapping and insurance costs. There are 0 properties in a flood overlay, 0 with other flood classifications (no flood risk identified or not mapped), and 0 in bushfire or high-voltage zones.

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

8 homes sit level with the street; 38 homes sit below the street. No homes sit above the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Lower Fort St?

Lower Fort St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads, providing a quiet residential environment.

Is Lower Fort St mostly houses or apartments?

Lower Fort St has 156 residential properties. Houses make up 31.4% of the stock, while apartments account for 56.4%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Lower Fort St?

The major developments are 42 Lower Fort St (37 lots, 4 levels), 40 Lower Fort St (33 lots, 4 levels), and 3 Lower Fort St (9 lots, 5 levels). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Lower Fort St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 12.2% for houses and 2.3% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Lower Fort St a good street to buy property on?

Lower Fort St suits apartment buyers seeking a local-road residential environment. It also suits buyers comfortable with heritage-listed homes that may require council approval for renovations. The street is not ideal for buyers seeking detached houses, as only 31.4% of the stock is houses.