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Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000

Street

Street Summary

Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 is a predominantly apartment-focused street with 92% of its 222 residential properties being units. 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 street carries local road traffic. Five homes are recommended for a flood check. Notable developments include 171 Gloucester St (125 lots, 31 levels, built 2011), 2 Cumberland St (81 lots, 11 levels, built 2024), and 130 Cumberland St (18 lots, 4 levels).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 property market.

Houses vs Apartments222 total lots
2.7%
91.4%
5.9%
Houses (2.7%)
Apartments (91.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (5.9%)

PART 2
Houses

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

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

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 over the past 5 years, plotted against the The Rocks NSW 2000 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$50.0M$100.0M$150.0M$200.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.7M · 2022$2.5M · 2023$2.4M · 2024$1.6M · 2025$150M · 2021-11-22 · 2 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.4M · 2021-12-07 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$5.5M · 2022-04-29 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.5M · 2022-02-02 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.7M · 2024-04-15 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$4.2M · 2021-10-01 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$14.8M · 2021-11-22 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.3M · 2024-07-24 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.1M · 2023-03-13 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$7.8M · 2024-07-04 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.5M · 2024-06-25 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$2.7M · 2022-11-28 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.5M · 2024-08-30 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.4M · 2022-02-14 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$4.3M · 2024-09-05 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$13.3M · 2024-08-21 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.5M · 2024-07-29 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$22M · 2024-09-13 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.6M · 2024-09-30 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.6M · 2024-08-23 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$6.4M · 2024-11-22 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$13.7M · 2024-12-10 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$6.4M · 2024-12-31 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.7M · 2025-02-27 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$2.9M · 2025-01-10 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.7M · 2025-06-30 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.6M · 2025-06-25 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.5M · 2025-10-20 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$16.5M · 2025-11-18 · 1/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$3.5M · 2025-06-11 · 3/38 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$1.5M · 2026-03-18 · 308/38D CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$655k · 2022-05-27 · 4/38D CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$825k · 2024-02-16 · 1/38A CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$990k · 2025-07-15 · 6/38D CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$660k · 2023-07-31 · 10/38D CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000$440k · 2025-06-19 · 10/38D CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000
Apartment sales3Past 12 months
Turnover rate17.7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, ranked by number of lots.

1
171 GLOUCESTER ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000Large project (100+ lots)
2
2 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
130 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS NSW 2000Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 — 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 Cumberland St an expensive or affordable street relative to The Rocks?

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

There are 0 bushfire, 0 heritage, 0 flood overlay, and 0 high-voltage properties on Cumberland St. However, 5 homes are recommended for a flood check, and 0 fall under other flood classifications. A flood check recommendation means the property is recommended for further assessment, so buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing. The other flood classification indicates no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

There is no house, duplex, or terrace data available for site height relative to the street on Cumberland St. The information is unavailable, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Cumberland St?

Cumberland St is a local road. The speed limit and the share of stock fronting this dominant road section are unavailable. Local roads generally serve nearby residents.

Is Cumberland St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 222 residential properties on Cumberland St. Houses make up 2.3% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 91.9%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Cumberland St?

The major apartment developments on Cumberland St include 171 Gloucester St with 125 lots across 31 levels built in 2011, 2 Cumberland St with 81 lots across 11 levels built in 2024, and 130 Cumberland St with 18 lots across 4 levels. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Cumberland St?

3 apartments sold on Cumberland St in the past 12 months, while 0 houses sold. The 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 18.1%, and 0 for houses. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Cumberland St a good street to buy property on?

Cumberland St is a local road with 222 residential properties, predominantly apartments. Buyers looking for detached houses will find only 2.3% of the stock available, while apartment buyers have a strong presence with 91.9% of the stock. The street has 3 apartment sales in the past 12 months and an 18.1% 5-year apartment turnover rate. There are 5 homes recommended for a flood check, and no bushfire, heritage, or high-voltage overlays.