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Updated March 2026

Petersham: $2.2M Median, 109 Microburbs, $950K-to-$6.4M Range

6,039 addresses across 109 microburbs. Unit-dominated (4,123 units, 1,866 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $950K to $6.4M.

Median House
$2.2M
Sydney
Median Unit
$1.2M
Median Rent
$946/wk
Addresses
6,039
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
109
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Petersham?

The $2.2M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 98 microburbs with price data.

$950K - $1.7M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$1.7M - $2.2M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$2.2M - $2.5M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$2.5M - $6.4M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Petersham Different

What agents are selling

Based on 37 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Petersham Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $5.4M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Addison, Allans, Audley, Belgrave)

  • Median $1.6M, range $950K to $1.7M
  • 24 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Albert, Allans, Andreas, Audley)

  • Median $2.0M, range $1.7M to $2.1M
  • 25 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Addison, Albert, Andreas, Audley)

  • Median $2.3M, range $2.2M to $2.5M
  • 24 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Albany, Albert, Andreas, Audley)

  • Median $2.9M, range $2.5M to $6.4M
  • 25 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
New Canterbury Road$620K11926%9.1 yrs
Crystal Street$850K7523%12.1 yrs
Brighton Street$2.9M7125%4.8 yrs
Phillip Street$450K5328%12.5 yrs
Coronation Avenue$750K4745%10.2 yrs
Croydon Street$1.2M4442%7.6 yrs
Palace Street$968K4047%9.3 yrs
Albert Street$583K4053%13.3 yrs

More streets available in the full Petersham report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Petersham report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
37 Croydon Street$1,875,000$2,110,000-11%4/2/1214sqm2023-06
50 Palace Street$557,000$1,840,000-70%4/1/--177sqm2023-06
Unit 304, 33 New Canterbury Road$979,700$800,000+22%2/2/1105sqm2023-05
Unit 2, 31 Palace Street$1,535,000$570,000+169%1/1/--424sqm2023-05
Unit 108, 33 New Canterbury Road$860,000$800,000+8%2/2/196sqm2023-05
Unit 1, 24 Middleton Street$755,000$850,000-11%2/1/1373sqm2023-05

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Petersham report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 22, 94 Brighton Street$430,000$850K--/1Studio
Unit 5, 6-8 Brighton Street$375,000$2.0M--/1Studio
Unit 2, 39 New Canterbury Road$570,000$630K--/1Studio
Unit 1A, 39 New Canterbury Road$570,000$630K--/1Studio
Unit 5, 436 Parramatta Road$795,000$540K--/1Apartment

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Petersham listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 98 microburbs with rental listings.

$261/wk
Lowest Rent
$946/wk
Median Rent
$3,114/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $261/wk to $3,114/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 2.3%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Petersham

Based on 37 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Outdoor Entertaining
73%
Natural Light
65%
Ensuite
35%
Good Aspect
32%
Views
24%
Large Kitchen
24%
Level Access
14%
Pool
5%
Renovation Profile

Based on 31 listings: Fully renovated (65%), Partially renovated (29%), Needs renovation (6%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Petersham report.

Market Summary

MetricPetersham
Total addresses6,039
Freestanding houses1,866
Units4,123
Median house$2.2M
Median unit$1.2M
Median rent (house)$946/wk
Microburbs mapped109

Price Range

MetricPetersham
Cheapest block median$950K
Most expensive block$6.4M
SUASydney
StateNew South Wales
Gross yield (approx)2.3%

Petersham vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
PetershamSydney$2.2M6,039
MarrickvilleSydney$2.4M18,56610% more
NewtownSydney$2.1M10,4922% less
LeichhardtSydney$2.1M10,3793% less
Dulwich HillSydney$2.2M9,4861% more
AshfieldSydney$2.1M9,3322% less
CamperdownSydney$2.5M7,82615% more

Common Questions About Petersham Real Estate

Is Petersham a good suburb?
Petersham has median house price of $2.2M, gross rental yield of 2.3%, walkable cafe and dining culture, train access. Prices range from $950K to $6.4M depending on which block you buy. The full Petersham report maps every block individually.
Is Petersham expensive?
The median house price in Petersham is $2.2M. More expensive than Newtown ($2.1M). Cheaper than Marrickville ($2.4M). Entry-level blocks start around $950K.
What is Petersham like to live in?
Based on 37 listing descriptions, Petersham is known for heritage and period homes (59% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (95% of listings); green and leafy with good park access; family-oriented with schools nearby. Unit-dominated (4,123 units, 1,866 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Petersham?
The most active streets by sales volume are New Canterbury Road (119 sales, median $620K), Crystal Street (75 sales, median $850K), and Brighton Street (71 sales, median $2.9M). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Petersham a good investment?
Median rent $946/wk. gross yield 2.3%. 16% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Petersham report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Petersham with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Petersham compare on yield vs growth.

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