Union St, Newtown NSW 2042
Union St, Newtown NSW 2042, sits at 1.052 times the suburb house median. The street is a local road. 31 homes sit above the street; 56 homes sit level with it. 82 homes are heritage-listed and 20 are recommended for a flood check. The housing mix is 80% house and 20% apartment. Two apartment projects are listed: 175 Union St with 16 lots and 167 Union St with 4 lots.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Union St, Newtown NSW 2042 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on Union 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.
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Actual house sales on Union St, Newtown NSW 2042 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Newtown NSW 2042 median house price trend over the same period.
6 popular houses on Union St, Newtown NSW 2042
Actual apartment (unit) sales on Union 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 Union St, Newtown NSW 2042, ranked by number of lots.
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Common questions about living on and buying property on Union 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 Union St an expensive or affordable street relative to Newtown?
House prices on Union St are 5.2% above the Newtown suburb house median.
What are the risk and overlay factors on Union St?
There are no bushfire or flood overlay risks on Union St, and no high-voltage powerlines are nearby. However, 82 properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 20 homes are recommended for a flood check, while 71 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped.
Are properties on Union St mostly on high, level or low ground?
31 homes sit above the street; 56 homes sit level with the street.
What type of road is Union St?
Union St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Information regarding the specific speed limit or the exact share of properties fronting this section is not available.
Is Union St mostly houses or apartments?
There are 114 residential properties on Union St, with 79.8% being houses and 20.2% being apartments.
What are the major apartment developments on Union St?
The major apartment developments on Union St include 175 Union St, a 16-lot, 2-level building, and 167 Union St, a 4-lot, 2-level building constructed in 1997.
How many properties have sold on Union St?
One house sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 17.6% for houses, meaning 17.6% of the house stock changed ownership during that period. Apartment turnover data is unavailable.
Is Union St a good street to buy property on?
Union St is a local road street with a 79.8% house composition, making it suitable for buyers seeking detached homes. The 5.2% premium over the suburb median and the 82 heritage-listed properties suggest a character-focused market where renovation flexibility may be limited. It is also a fit for apartment buyers interested in the 167 and 175 Union St developments.
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