61 Perks Street, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2001 | $163,000 | $389 |
| Sold | Feb 1993 | $120,000 | $287 |
Price per m² based on land size of 418 m².
61 Perks Street is a standalone house situated on a 418 m² block of land. The property offers the space of a typical suburban home within Wallsend.
Wallsend lies about 11 km west of Newcastle’s CBD, so 61 Perks Street is roughly that distance from the city centre. The commute can be made by car or public transport in around 15–20 minutes.
The Wallsend Railway Goods Shed, a NSW heritage‑listed historic site, is only about 0.9 km from the property. It is a well‑preserved example of the area’s railway history.
Several parks are nearby, including Murabarnbah Park (≈0.9 km), Elermore Vale Park (≈1.0 km), Wallsend Park and Federal Park (both ≈1.4 km), and Heaton Park and Jesmond Park (≈1.5 km). These green spaces provide options for recreation and leisure.
The Wallsend Library is about 1.2 km away, and the former Wallsend Racecourse lies roughly 1.1 km from the home. Additionally, the Russian‑Orthodox church Sankt Nikolaus is just 0.8 km away.
Wallsend originated as a coal‑mining township named after a town in northern England and was established in the 1850s. The area grew from two separate mining towns, Wallsend and Plattsburg, later merging and developing into the commercial hub it is today.
Local sporting groups include the Wallsend Athletics Club and Wallsend Touch Football Association, while the nearby racecourse area provides space for events. Residents also enjoy easy access to the surrounding parks for informal activities.
