Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030

Street

Street Summary

Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 is a quiet residential street where 69% of homes are houses and 20.7% are apartments. 17 homes sit above the street; 3 homes sit level with the street; 17 homes sit below the street. Two homes are heritage-listed and 26 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.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 property market.

Houses vs Apartments58 total lots
69%
20.7%
10.3%
Houses (69%)
Apartments (20.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (10.3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 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-sideFlatLow-side
17 lots
3 lots
17 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
2 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Vaucluse NSW 2030 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M$20.0MAug 21Apr 23Dec 24Aug 26$8.5M · 2022$9.5M · 2023$7.8M · 2024$9.5M · 2025$6.9M · 2026$5.4M · 2022-03-23 · 2 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.1M · 2024-12-12 · 2 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5M · 2025-04-10 · 2 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$7.5M · 2021-09-03 · 24 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$14.8M · 2024-03-26 · 28 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$6.9M · 2026-04-07 · 29 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$4.8M · 2022-10-01 · 4 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$4.7M · 2023-02-18 · 4 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.1M · 2024-04-23 · 4 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.3M · 2025-05-27 · 4 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.3M · 2025-08-29 · 4 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.7M · 2025-10-01 · 8 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$4.4M · 2023-10-21 · 13 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$4.1M · 2024-03-05 · 13 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$6.6M · 2024-12-20 · 13 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030$5.3M · 2025-05-27 · 4B MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030
Street price-41%vs suburb median
Turnover rate40%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Vaucluse NSW 2030 median apartment 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$1.3M · 2022$1.4M · 2023$1.5M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.5M · 2026$1.2M · 2022-04-05 · 1/18 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate8.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030, ranked by number of lots.

1
18 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030Small project (<20 lots)
2
1 MACDONALD ST, VAUCLUSE NSW 2030Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Macdonald St, Vaucluse NSW 2030 — 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 Macdonald St an expensive or affordable street relative to Vaucluse?

House prices on Macdonald St sit 40.99% below the Vaucluse suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Macdonald St?

There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on Macdonald St, and no properties fall within a flood overlay. However, 2 homes carry a heritage listing, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 26 properties are recommended for a flood check, and 14 fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

17 homes sit above the street; 3 homes sit level with the street; 17 homes sit below the street. The street features a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and 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.

What type of road is Macdonald St?

Macdonald St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents. Information regarding the speed limit and the share of stock fronting this dominant road section is not available.

Is Macdonald St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 58 residential properties on Macdonald St. Houses make up 69% of the residential stock, while apartments account for 20.7%. Because houses represent the majority of residential properties, the street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Macdonald St?

There are two major apartment developments on Macdonald St. The first is at 18 Macdonald St, featuring 6 lots across 4 levels, built in 1969. The second is at 1 Macdonald St, featuring 4 lots across 2 levels, built in 1982. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Macdonald St?

3 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 40%, and for apartments, it is 8.3%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Macdonald St a good street to buy property on?

Macdonald St is a local road with a predominantly house profile, making it suitable for buyers looking for detached houses. It offers a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and below the street. Buyers should note the 40.99% discount relative to the Vaucluse suburb house median, the presence of 2 heritage-listed homes, and the 26 properties recommended for a flood check. The street also features two major apartment developments, catering to apartment buyers.