Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026
Living on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026, you are on a street dominated by apartment living, with 81.5% of residential stock being units. 17 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. 1 home is heritage-listed, and 10 homes 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.
The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026 property market.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.
Actual house sales on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Tamarama NSW 2026 median house price trend over the same period.
Actual apartment (unit) sales on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Tamarama NSW 2026 median apartment price trend over the same period.
The largest apartment projects on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026, ranked by number of lots.
20 popular apartments on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026
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Common questions about living on and buying property on Illawong Ave, Tamarama NSW 2026 — 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 Illawong Ave an expensive or affordable street relative to Tamarama?
There are insufficient recent house sales on Illawong Ave to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Tamarama 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 Illawong Ave?
There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street. One property is heritage-listed, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Ten properties are recommended for a flood check, while 11 fall under other flood classifications indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. A flood overlay or recommended flood check does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing.
Are properties on Illawong Ave mostly on high, level or low ground?
17 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.
What type of road is Illawong Ave?
Illawong Ave is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. Traffic or noise levels are not specified in the available data.
Is Illawong Ave mostly houses or apartments?
There are 146 residential properties on Illawong Ave. Apartments make up 81.5% of the stock, while houses account for 14.4%. The street is predominantly apartments.
What are the major apartment developments on Illawong Ave?
The major developments are 20 Illawong Ave with 77 lots across 11 levels built in 1965, 19 Illawong Ave with 18 lots across 4 levels built in 1970, and 6 Illawong Ave with 8 lots across 2 levels. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.
How many properties have sold on Illawong Ave?
Six apartments sold in the past 12 months, while no houses were sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 20.2% for apartments and 23.8% for houses. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.
Is Illawong Ave a good street to buy property on?
Illawong Ave is a local road in Tamarama with a predominantly apartment profile. It suits apartment buyers seeking a local residential environment. The street has a mixed elevation profile, with most homes sitting level with the street. Buyers should note the heritage listing on one property and the flood check recommendations for ten homes.
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