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Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089

Street

Street Summary

Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 is an arterial road with a 50km/h speed limit. 12% of homes are houses and 41% are apartments. 1 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street. 5 homes are heritage-listed. 13 homes have other flood classification. Two apartment projects are 311 Ernest St (34 lots, 3 levels) and 297 Ernest St (8 lots, 2 levels). House turnover is 30.8% over 5 years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 property market.

Houses vs Apartments107 total lots
12.1%
41.1%
46.8%
Houses (12.1%)
Apartments (41.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (46.8%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitARTERIAL ROAD · 50 km/h97.2% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 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-sideFlat
1 lots
9 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
5 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Neutral Bay NSW 2089 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$2.8M · 2022$3.4M · 2023$2.7M · 2024$3M · 2025$3.2M · 2023-08-18 · 339 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089$2.9M · 2023-04-17 · 321 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089$3M · 2024-04-24 · 321 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089$2.6M · 2024-12-24 · 317 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089
Turnover rate30.8%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Neutral Bay NSW 2089 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$1.1M · 2024$1.1M · 2025$1.1M · 2026
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, ranked by number of lots.

1
311 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
297 ERNEST ST, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Ernest St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 — 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 Ernest St an expensive or affordable street relative to Neutral Bay?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Ernest St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Neutral Bay 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 Ernest St?

There are 5 heritage-listed properties on Ernest St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. No properties are in a bushfire zone or high-voltage powerline corridor. Zero homes fall within a flood overlay, 0 are recommended for a flood check, and 13 fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Ernest St?

Ernest St is an arterial road with a 50 km/h speed limit, and 97.2% of residential properties front this dominant road section. Arterial roads generally carry more through traffic, which may influence traffic or noise levels for homes on the street.

Is Ernest St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 107 residential properties on Ernest St. Houses make up 12.1% of the stock, while apartments account for 41.1%. The street features a mix of dwelling types rather than being predominantly one category.

What are the major apartment developments on Ernest St?

The major apartment developments on Ernest St include 311 Ernest St, a 3-level building with 34 lots, and 297 Ernest St, a 2-level building with 8 lots. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Ernest St?

No houses or apartments sold on Ernest St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 30.8%, representing the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years. No turnover data is available for apartments.

Is Ernest St a good street to buy property on?

Ernest St is an arterial road with a 50 km/h speed limit, and 97.2% of residential properties front this dominant road section. Arterial roads generally carry more through traffic, which may influence traffic or noise levels for homes on the street.