Great Western Hwy, St Marys NSW 2760

House prices on Great Western Hwy sit 10.48% above the St Marys suburb house median.

There are no bushfire or flood overlay classifications on Great Western Hwy, and no high-voltage powerlines are recorded nearby. However, 1 property carries a heritage listing, which typically means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. Additionally, 22 properties are recommended for a flood check, meaning further assessment is advised, while 59 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

3 homes sit above the street; 33 homes sit level with the street; 18 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but specific outcomes like views or drainage depend on the individual property. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

Great Western Hwy is classified as a highway with a 60 km/h speed limit, and 96.7% of the residential properties on the street front this dominant road section. Highways generally carry more through traffic, which may result in higher traffic volumes and noise levels compared to local residential streets. Buyers should consider whether this level of traffic aligns with their preferences for street quietness.

There are 304 residential properties on Great Western Hwy. Houses make up 26.6% of the residential stock, while apartments account for 31.9%. Because neither category represents more than half of the total, the street has a mixed profile of houses and apartments rather than being predominantly one type.

The major apartment developments on Great Western Hwy include 308 Great Western Hwy, which has 32 lots across 2 levels and was built in 2014. Another development is located at 196 Great Western Hwy, comprising 8 lots in 1 level, built in 2023. A third project is at 370 Great Western Hwy with 11 lots. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

3 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 4 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 18.5%, and for apartments, it is 19.6%. The turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Great Western Hwy may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses or apartment buyers comfortable with a highway environment. The street offers a mix of houses and apartments, with 304 residential properties in total. Buyers should consider the 10.48% premium relative to the suburb median, the heritage listing on one property, and the 60 km/h highway traffic. The street also features a mixed elevation profile, with homes sitting above, level with, and below the street.