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Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040

Street

Street Summary

Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 sits below the suburb's house median. 12 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. 2 homes are subject to a flood overlay and 14 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 64.4% houses and 15.6% apartments. A 22-lot, 2-level project at 53 Macquarie St is located here. 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 Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 property market.

Houses vs Apartments45 total lots
64.4%
15.6%
20%
Houses (64.4%)
Apartments (15.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (20%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 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
12 lots
9 lots
8 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
2 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Leichhardt NSW 2040 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$1.8M · 2022$1.9M · 2023$2M · 2024$2.2M · 2025$2.2M · 2026$1.5M · 2023-03-31 · 18 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.9M · 2024-05-03 · 19 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2M · 2025-02-08 · 21 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2024-06-12 · 22 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.8M · 2023-12-08 · 37 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.3M · 2024-09-14 · 41 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$1.4M · 2024-02-03 · 36 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.4M · 2022-10-27 · 43 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040$2.1M · 2021-12-01 · 47 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
Street price-6%vs suburb median
Turnover rate31%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Leichhardt NSW 2040 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MOct 21June 23Feb 25Oct 26$900k · 2022$875k · 2023$920k · 2024$924k · 2025$890k · 2026
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, ranked by number of lots.

1
53 MACQUARIE ST, LEICHHARDT NSW 2040Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 — 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 Macquarie St an expensive or affordable street relative to Leichhardt?

House prices on Macquarie St sit 6.32% below the Leichhardt suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Macquarie St?

There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on Macquarie St. Two properties fall within a flood overlay, 14 are recommended for a flood check, and 13 fall under other flood classifications where no flood risk is identified or the property is not mapped. There are no heritage-listed properties on the street. A flood overlay or recommended flood check does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

12 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 8 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but you should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Macquarie St?

Macquarie St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents.

Is Macquarie St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 45 residential properties on Macquarie St. Houses make up 64.4% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 15.6%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Macquarie St?

There is one major apartment development recorded on Macquarie St: 53 Macquarie St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, which has 22 lots across 2 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Macquarie St?

No houses or apartments have sold on Macquarie St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 31%, which represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Macquarie St a good street to buy property on?

Macquarie St is a local road with a predominantly house profile, making it suitable for buyers looking for detached houses. The street sits 6.32% below the Leichhardt suburb house median, which may appeal to buyers seeking relative value. However, the absence of recent sales means buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning. Buyers should also review council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs for the 16 properties with flood-related classifications.