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Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011

Street

Street Summary

Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 is a predominantly apartment-focused street with 97.6% of its 292 residential properties being units. The street is dominated by large apartment developments, including the 188-lot Orwell at Orwell St, the 38-lot development at 18 Orwell St, and the 29-lot building at 29 Orwell St. Eight apartments sold in the last 12 months, with a 14.7% turnover rate over five years. Seven homes are heritage-listed and recommended for a flood check. With no recent house sales, there are insufficient data to compare house prices to the suburb median.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 property market.

Houses vs Apartments292 total lots
2.4%
97.6%
Houses (2.4%)
Apartments (97.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Risks &Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.

Heritage
7 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Potts Point NSW 2011 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MOct 21June 23Feb 25Oct 26$3.8M · 2022$3.5M · 2023$5M · 2024$2.6M · 2025
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Potts Point NSW 2011 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MOct 21June 23Feb 25Oct 26$855k · 2022$900k · 2023$790k · 2024$900k · 2025$925k · 2026$510k · 2025-11-14 · 11/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$530k · 2022-11-10 · 16/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$470k · 2022-06-30 · 17/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$300k · 2022-02-07 · 2/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$520k · 2024-09-26 · 25/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$451k · 2024-09-28 · 26/29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1M · 2025-11-24 · 10/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$858k · 2025-10-03 · 101/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$220k · 2025-12-01 · 160/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$975k · 2024-06-24 · 163/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$865k · 2021-11-22 · 172/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.1M · 2023-06-17 · 174/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$240k · 2024-06-04 · 178/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$365k · 2021-11-01 · 179/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$185k · 2023-11-06 · 181/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$185k · 2022-10-28 · 185/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$370k · 2022-11-11 · 19/10 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$790k · 2024-11-05 · 103/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.3M · 2023-02-25 · 107/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.5M · 2022-01-28 · 1108/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$190k · 2025-03-13 · 1206/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$930k · 2025-12-05 · 1207/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.3M · 2022-06-03 · 201/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$788k · 2024-10-21 · 202/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.1M · 2022-07-12 · 203/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.4M · 2023-08-01 · 301/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.6M · 2024-02-16 · 401/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$838k · 2024-06-19 · 407/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.5M · 2021-11-25 · 411/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.6M · 2021-11-17 · 501/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$856k · 2023-07-05 · 504/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.4M · 2022-06-22 · 610/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.5M · 2023-02-08 · 611/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.4M · 2024-03-21 · 708/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1.5M · 2021-11-20 · 711/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$860k · 2022-03-31 · 805/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$164k · 2022-08-04 · 805/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$1M · 2024-04-04 · 805/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$985k · 2026-02-13 · 806/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$900k · 2025-09-28 · 807/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$842k · 2024-07-25 · 904/5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011$420k · 2025-12-08 · 13/10 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011
Apartment sales7Past 12 months
Turnover rate14.7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, ranked by number of lots.

1
5 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011Large project (100+ lots)
2
18 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
29 ORWELL ST, POTTS POINT NSW 2011Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 — 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 Orwell St an expensive or affordable street relative to Potts Point?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Orwell St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Potts 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 Orwell St?

There are 7 heritage-listed properties on Orwell St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Seven properties are recommended for a flood check, which is worth reviewing council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing. The remaining 285 properties have no flood risk identified or are not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

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

Information on site height relative to the street is unavailable for Orwell St, as there are no house, duplex, or terrace homes with known site-vs-street height data. Buyers should assess the specific property's site characteristics rather than relying on street averages.

What type of road is Orwell St?

Orwell St is a local road in Potts Point, serving nearby residents. There is no available data on the speed limit or the share of residential properties fronting this specific road section.

Is Orwell St mostly houses or apartments?

Orwell St has 292 residential properties, with 97.6% being apartments and only 2.4% being houses. The street is predominantly an apartment-focused residential area.

What are the major apartment developments on Orwell St?

Major apartment developments on Orwell St include 5 Orwell St (188 lots, 16 levels, built in 1985), 18 Orwell St (38 lots, 5 levels), and 29 Orwell St (29 lots, 6 levels, built in 1993). These developments contribute significantly to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Orwell St?

Eight apartments sold on Orwell St in the past 12 months, while no houses were sold. The 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 14.7%, meaning 14.7% of the apartment stock changed ownership during the past five years. No turnover data is available for houses.

Is Orwell St a good street to buy property on?

Orwell St is best suited for apartment buyers seeking a high-density environment in Potts Point. The street features a local road hierarchy, which generally serves nearby residents, and includes several large apartment developments. Buyers should note the 7 heritage-listed properties, which may limit renovation flexibility, and the 7 properties recommended for a flood check.