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Chelsea St, Redfern NSW 2016

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Street Summary

Chelsea St, Redfern NSW 2016 sits above the suburb’s house median. The street is a local road with 31% houses and 70% apartments. 1 homes sit above the street; 30 homes sit level with the street. 32 homes are heritage-listed, and 30 homes are recommended for a flood check. Top apartment projects include 12 Chelsea St (30 lots, 3 levels, built 2003), 31 Chelsea St (15 lots, 4 levels), and 21 Chelsea St (12 lots, 4 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

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

Houses vs Apartments105 total lots
30.5%
69.5%
Houses (30.5%)
Apartments (69.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Chelsea 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
High-sideFlat
1 lots
30 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
32 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Chelsea 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$2.4M · 2024-08-27 · 45 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$1.3M · 2022-11-03 · 47 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$2.4M · 2021-09-21 · 22 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$2.2M · 2023-06-17 · 26 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$1.7M · 2024-06-19 · 32 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$2.1M · 2021-11-03 · 8 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$1.8M · 2026-07-07 · 9 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$2.2M · 2022-10-10 · 37A CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016
Street price+16%vs suburb median
Turnover rate21.9%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Chelsea 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$2.5M · 2021-11-27 · 15 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$390k · 2022-02-26 · 22/12 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$685k · 2023-04-03 · 27/12 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$605k · 2022-01-06 · 7/12 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016$422k · 2022-05-09 · 21/12 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate6.8%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
12 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
31 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016Small project (<20 lots)
3
21 CHELSEA ST, REDFERN NSW 2016Small project (<20 lots)

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

Common questions about living on and buying property on Chelsea 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 Chelsea St an expensive or affordable street relative to Redfern?

House prices on Chelsea St sit 15.93% above the Redfern suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Chelsea St?

There is no bushfire or flood overlay on Chelsea St, while 32 properties are heritage-listed and 30 are recommended for a flood check. Heritage listings typically mean renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. A flood check recommendation does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing. Two properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 30 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 Chelsea St?

Chelsea St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads. You may make a general, non-committal observation about traffic or noise based on the road classification only. Do not state or imply actual traffic levels, congestion, or noise unless supported by data.

Is Chelsea St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 105 residential properties on Chelsea St. Houses make up 30.5% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 69.5%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Chelsea St?

The major apartment developments on Chelsea St include 12 Chelsea St (30 lots, 3 levels, built 2003), 31 Chelsea St (15 lots, 4 levels), and 21 Chelsea St (12 lots, 4 levels). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Chelsea St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 21.9%, and for apartments, it is 6.8%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Chelsea St a good street to buy property on?

Chelsea St may be more aligned with buyers looking for apartments, given that 69.5% of the residential stock consists of units. It may also suit buyers comfortable with a local-road residential street. The street features a mix of heritage-listed homes and modern apartment developments. Buyers should consider the 15.93% premium relative to the suburb median and the practical implications of heritage overlays or flood check recommendations when assessing their options.