23 Railway St, Petersham is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 463m2 and floor size of 224m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2015.
Lifestyle - Instantly recognisable, Sydenham is among Railway Streets most notable grand Victorian residences. Constructed in 1880, this impressive freestanding home combines two stories of superb period ornamentation with contemporary designer updates over its private 449sqm parcel. Set in an enviable lifestyle area, it is less than 400 metres to Petersham Train Station, cafes, city buses and an aquatic centre. Newington College, Norton Street restaurants and day care are in close proximity.
Accommodation - Exceptionally spacious, its stylish formal living and dining rooms are warmed by marble gas fireplaces and easily sealed for winter comfort. A generous casual living area at the rear incorporates an up-to-date gas kitchen with CaesarStone benchtops and integrated appliances. French doors open to an entertainment terrace and a leafy garden. Upstairs, three oversized bedrooms are fitted with built-in robes, two open to balconies and one has an ensuite with a full sized bathtub.
Features - Striking a harmonious balance between traditional character and contemporary style, the bright interiors display polished timber floors, high ornate ceilings, etched glass details and antique fireplaces. The casual entertaining space flows from the renovated, modern kitchen. There is a separate internal laundry plus a guest powder room. Plentiful storage is available throughout the home and a private side drive provides access to a freestanding double garage and a carport.
The size of Petersham is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 5.5% of total area. The population of Petersham in 2016 was 8116 people. By 2021 the population was 8200 showing a population growth of 1.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Petersham is 30-39 years. Households in Petersham are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Petersham work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.70% of the homes in Petersham were owner-occupied compared with 47.30% in 2016.
Petersham has 5,106 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Petersham have seen a 42.69% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.20% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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