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Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016

Street

Street Summary

Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 is a local road where 12 homes sit level with the street. The street features a mix of housing, with 34% houses and 66% apartments. Twelve homes are heritage-listed and twelve 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. Notable developments include a 16-lot building at 10 Charles St and a 5-lot building at 17 Charles St.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 property market.

Houses vs Apartments35 total lots
34.3%
65.7%
Houses (34.3%)
Apartments (65.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 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
Flat
12 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
12 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Redfern NSW 2016 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$1.6M · 2022$1.8M · 2023$2M · 2024$2.1M · 2025$2.1M · 2026$2.3M · 2023-09-06 · 4 CHARLES ST, REDFERN NSW 2016
Turnover rate8.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Redfern NSW 2016 median apartment 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$1M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$1.1M · 2024$1.2M · 2025$985k · 2026$4.2M · 2021-11-17 · 1/17 CHARLES ST, REDFERN NSW 2016
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate4.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016, ranked by number of lots.

1
10 CHARLES ST, REDFERN NSW 2016Small project (<20 lots)
2
17 CHARLES ST, REDFERN NSW 2016Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Charles St, Redfern NSW 2016 — 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 Charles St an expensive or affordable street relative to Redfern?

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

There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on Charles St. Twelve properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Twelve properties are recommended for a flood check, which is a precautionary step to review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs. The remaining properties have no flood risk identified or are not mapped.

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

12 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 Charles St?

Charles St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect to larger collector or arterial roads.

Is Charles St mostly houses or apartments?

Charles St has 35 residential properties. Houses make up 34.3% of the stock, while apartments make up 65.7%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Charles St?

There are two major apartment developments on Charles St. The first is at 10 Charles St, Redfern, containing 16 lots across 3 levels. The second is at 17 Charles St, Redfern, containing 5 lots across 5 levels and built in 2004. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Charles St?

No houses or apartments have sold on Charles St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 8.3%, and for apartments it is 4.3%. The turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Charles St a good street to buy property on?

Charles St is a local road with a predominantly apartment stock. It features a mix of detached houses and high-density developments. The street has a strong heritage presence, which may appeal to buyers interested in character properties but who are prepared for renovation restrictions. It is also suitable for buyers comfortable with a higher concentration of apartments and localised residential traffic.