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178 Elswick Street
Leichhardt NSW 2040

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 128m2
Land area: 282m2
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Property Details for 178 Elswick St, Leichhardt

178 Elswick St, Leichhardt is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 282m2 and floor size of 128m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
128m2
Land Size
282m2
Local Government
Inner West
Lot/Plan
3/DP958294

Last Listing description (July 2025)

Beautifully presented throughout with understated ultra contemporary finishes, this exceptional character residence offers designer family living over one spacious level with the potential to expand the attic to a generous second storey if so desired, subject to council approval. Filled with afternoon light and crafted for easy entertaining with an effortless indoor and outdoor flow, this immaculate home is conveniently positioned only 800m to Hawthorne light rail station and the famed dog park.

A traditional home reinvented for low maintenance living
Expansive open plan living and dining flows to the garden

Generous double bedrooms include built-in wardrobes
Welcoming main bedroom comes with a luxury ensuite
Deluxe kitchen, stone benches, island and gas appliances
Sun-drenched garden with large BBQ deck and level lawn
Attic, timber floors, high ceilings, ducted air conditioning
Ample storage, plantation shutters, shed and skylights
Peaceful community setting just 450m to Norton Street

Property History for 178 Elswick St, Leichhardt, NSW 2040

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,550,000
16 May 2024
  • 16 May 2024
    Sold for $2,550,000
  • 24 Apr 2024
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 24 Oct 2015
    Sold for $1,500,000
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About Leichhardt 2040

The size of Leichhardt is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 6.6% of total area. The population of Leichhardt in 2016 was 14625 people. By 2021 the population was 15158 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Leichhardt is 30-39 years. Households in Leichhardt are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Leichhardt work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 57.90% of the homes in Leichhardt were owner-occupied compared with 57.60% in 2016.

Leichhardt has 9,056 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Leichhardt have seen a 38.36% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 13.98% increase. As at 28 February 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Leichhardt is $2,252,383 while the median value for Units is $1,074,420.
  • Houses have a median rent of $925 while Units have a median rent of $750.
There are currently 25 properties listed for sale, and 27 properties listed for rent in Leichhardt on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 396 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Leichhardt.

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