John St, Newtown NSW 2042
John St, Newtown NSW 2042, is a local road where 10 homes sit level with the street. The street is a mix of 42% houses and 58% apartments, including developments at 18 John St and 10 John St. Ten homes 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.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the John St, Newtown NSW 2042 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on John St, Newtown NSW 2042 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.
Actual house sales on John St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median house price trend over the same period.
1 popular houses on John St, Newtown NSW 2042
Actual apartment (unit) sales on John St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median apartment price trend over the same period.
The largest apartment projects on John St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.
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Common questions about living on and buying property on John St, Newtown NSW 2042 — 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 John St an expensive or affordable street relative to Newtown?
There are insufficient recent house sales on John St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Newtown 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 John St?
There are no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay classifications on John St. Flood checks are recommended for 10 properties, while 0 properties fall under other flood classifications. High-voltage powerline counts are 0. A flood check recommendation means the property is recommended for further assessment, and 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. Flood Other classification means the property has been reviewed and found to have no flood risk, or has not been assessed/mapped for flood.
Are properties on John St mostly on high, level or low ground?
10 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but do not claim specific outcomes such as better views, poorer drainage, reduced flooding, or greater privacy, since these depend on the individual property. Encourage buyers to assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.
What type of road is John St?
John St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents.
Is John St mostly houses or apartments?
There are 24 residential properties on John St. Houses make up 41.7% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 58.3%. The street is predominantly apartments.
What are the major apartment developments on John St?
There are two major apartment developments on John St. The first is at 18 John St, Newtown NSW 2042, with 8 lots across 2 levels. The second is at 10 John St, Newtown NSW 2042, with 5 lots across 2 levels, built in 2011. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.
How many properties have sold on John 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 10%, and for apartments it is 0%. The turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.
Is John St a good street to buy property on?
John St is a local road with a mix of houses and apartments. It has no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay classifications, though flood checks are recommended for 10 properties. The street has 24 residential properties, with apartments making up 58.3% of the stock. Major apartment developments include 18 John St and 10 John St. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Newtown average. Buyers looking for detached houses, apartment buyers, or buyers preferring local-road residential streets may find the street aligned with their needs.
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