Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216

Street

Street Summary

Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 is an arterial road with a 60km/h speed limit where 97.6% of residential stock fronts the carriageway. The street is predominantly apartment living, with 77.6% of properties being units and 22.4% being houses. Thirteen homes sit above the street and 16 sit level with it. Thirteen houses are recommended for a flood check, while 24 have other flood classifications. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb median.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 property market.

Houses vs Apartments165 total lots
22.4%
77.6%
Houses (22.4%)
Apartments (77.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitARTERIAL ROAD · 60 km/h97.6% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 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
13 lots
16 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Rockdale NSW 2216 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MAug 21Apr 23Dec 24Aug 26$1.6M · 2022$1.5M · 2023$1.7M · 2024$1.8M · 2025$1.5M · 2021-11-12 · 55 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$1.6M · 2022-05-26 · 53 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216
Turnover rate5.4%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Rockdale NSW 2216 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MAug 21Apr 23Dec 24Aug 26$672k · 2022$675k · 2023$690k · 2024$705k · 2025$720k · 2026$559k · 2025-07-10 · 33/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$517k · 2025-07-15 · 30/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$490k · 2023-09-09 · 3/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$423k · 2025-03-12 · 47/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$461k · 2022-05-03 · 6/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$520k · 2025-06-18 · 58/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$550k · 2026-02-16 · 57/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$565k · 2025-11-06 · 63/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$500k · 2023-07-18 · 62/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$385k · 2022-06-10 · 43/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$500k · 2025-08-03 · 43/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$400k · 2025-07-26 · 41/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$425k · 2024-11-27 · 40/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$360k · 2021-08-30 · 49/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$419k · 2024-10-15 · 16/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$550k · 2025-09-15 · 15/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$365k · 2022-09-13 · 14/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$490k · 2021-09-15 · 1/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$450k · 2022-02-25 · 23/43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$550k · 2025-06-17 · 18/6 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$700k · 2025-12-05 · 13/6 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216$535k · 2025-03-29 · 9/6 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216
Apartment sales5Past 12 months
Turnover rate17.2%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216, ranked by number of lots.

1
43 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
6 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216Small project (<20 lots)
3
37 WATKIN ST, ROCKDALE NSW 2216Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Watkin St, Rockdale NSW 2216 — 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 Watkin St an expensive or affordable street relative to Rockdale?

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

There are no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay classifications on Watkin St. However, 13 properties are recommended for a flood check, meaning further assessment is advised. Additionally, 24 properties fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no high-voltage powerline classifications on the street.

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

13 homes sit above the street; 16 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 Watkin St?

Watkin St is an arterial road with a 60km/h speed limit, and 97.6% of the residential stock fronts this dominant road section. Arterial roads generally carry more through traffic, which may influence the street environment.

Is Watkin St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 165 residential properties on Watkin St, with 77.6% being apartments and 22.4% being houses. This indicates the street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Watkin St?

The major apartment developments on Watkin St are at 43 Watkin St (95 lots, 3 levels, built 1964), 6 Watkin St (18 lots, 4 levels, built 1977), and 37 Watkin St (12 lots, 2 levels, built 1964). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Watkin St?

5 apartments sold in the past 12 months, while no houses sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 17.2% for apartments and 5.4% for houses. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Watkin St a good street to buy property on?

Watkin St is a predominantly apartment street with a 60km/h arterial road frontage. It may be more aligned with apartment buyers or those comfortable with a collector or arterial road. Buyers looking for detached houses may find the limited housing stock less suitable.