Blackwall is a compact waterside suburb on the eastern shore of Brisbane Water, and Wallaby Street and Warrigal Street sit just moments apart while offering two different ways to live in it. One is the convenient, service-adjacent heart of the suburb. The other leans quiet and waterside. This guide compares the two streets on property mix, price, lifestyle, schools, transport and streetscape so you can see which one matches your plan.
Property Mix and Price Points
Wallaby Street is the more accessible entry point into Blackwall. Its villa and townhouse values run from roughly $712,000 for a three-bedroom villa at 1/8 Wallaby Street through to about $1.35 million for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 6 Wallaby Street. Recent results include 2/10 Wallaby Street at $760,000 in April 2026 and 4/6 Wallaby Street at $820,000 in August 2024, with houses such as 17 Wallaby Street reaching $1,030,000.
Warrigal Street carries a higher recorded median of $860,000 and recent unit sales from $830,000 to $945,000, including 2/15 at $830,000, 3/13 at $930,000 and 3/27 at $945,000. 20 Warrigal Street sold for $1.5 million in September 2025. Think of these as two different budgets and buyer profiles, not one street beating the other.
Lifestyle and Waterfront Access
Wallaby Street places you in the heart of Blackwall at the foot of Blackwall Mountain. Its waterside appeal comes through the suburb as a whole, with services close at hand.
Warrigal Street is just minutes from the scenic waterfront of Brisbane Water and one of Blackwall’s most peaceful and sought-after streets. It sits about 1.6 km from Ettalong Beach and a short drive from the Ettalong markets, cafes and cinema precinct. Both streets share the same fundamentals: Brisbane Water boating, fishing and kayaking, foreshore walks and Blackwall Mountain Reserve.
Amenities and Everyday Convenience
Wallaby Street carries a genuine family-services anchor. Guardian Childcare & Education at 11 Wallaby Street offers long day care from 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays, and further early-learning options sit on the same street. Local conveniences on Blackwall Road include Saltwater Cafe and Takeaway and Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant.
Warrigal Street leans instead on the Ettalong Beach cafe and market precinct and quiet-street living. Both streets draw on the shared Woy Woy hub about 3 km north, where Deepwater Plaza brings together Kmart, Woolworths, Coles and specialty shops alongside cafes and dining.
Schools and the School Run
Both streets share the same NSW government catchments: Ettalong Public School (ICSEA 975) for primary and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus (ICSEA 966) for secondary.
Warrigal Street is the slightly easier school run, about an 8-minute walk to Ettalong Public against roughly 11 minutes from Wallaby Street. For secondary, both streets are a short drive, while Wallaby Street also offers a walkable option of about 19 minutes. Woy Woy South Public School (ICSEA 996) sits nearby for families comparing options.
Transport and the Commute
Wallaby Street’s closest stop is Springwood St at Wallaby St, a 3-minute walk served by routes 53 and 70. Warrigal Street’s closest stop is Memorial Ave after Warrigal St, a 2-minute walk, with the dedicated Warrigal St at Park Rd stop nearby.
Wallaby Street sits about 2.3 km from Woy Woy Station, while Warrigal Street sits about 3 km away, both on the T1 Central Coast/Newcastle line. A bus link covers the short hop to the station in about 5 minutes, running roughly every 20 minutes for $2 to $4.
Streetscape, Character and Growth Signals
Wallaby Street reads as an established, low-fuss mix of villa and townhouse complexes alongside comfortable family homes, including the 12 Wallaby Street four-unit complex on 1,068 square metres of R1 land.
Warrigal Street is more varied and modern: a 2022-completed townhouse at 3/13, detached villas, houses on larger lots of about 771 to 926 square metres, secondary-dwelling options, and a development-ready 975 square metre site at 15 Warrigal Street. Growth evidence sits on Warrigal Street, with a street-level 5.3% compound annual growth rate. Wallaby Street’s appeal rests instead on accessible value in a well-located central street.
Conclusion
The choice comes down to the daily setting you want. Wallaby Street suits buyers and renters after accessible villa and townhouse living near everyday services and a childcare anchor. Warrigal Street suits those who prefer a quieter, waterside-leaning street with newer builds and larger lots. Both share the same catchments, transport corridor and Blackwall lifestyle, so weigh budget, property type and stage of life before you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Wallaby Street Blackwall property prices and what can you buy for your budget?
Wallaby Street’s villa and townhouse values sit roughly between $712,000 for a three-bedroom villa at 1/8 Wallaby Street and $1.35 million for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 6 Wallaby Street, which makes it the more accessible way into Blackwall. Recent sales include 2/10 Wallaby Street at $760,000 and 4/6 Wallaby Street at $820,000. Houses on the street reached higher points too, with 17 Wallaby Street selling for $1,030,000 in September 2023 and 7 Wallaby Street for $1,565,000 in March 2023.
Is Wallaby Street Blackwall a good street for families with young children?
Yes. Guardian Childcare & Education at 11 Wallaby Street provides long day care Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and is a Family Choice Award winner, with additional early-learning options on the same street. The 2/10 Wallaby Street villa sits in a quiet complex at the foot of Blackwall Mountain, and the street’s central position keeps everyday services and the school run close at hand.
What is Wallaby Street Blackwall’s distance to Woy Woy Station and bus stops?
The closest stop is Springwood St at Wallaby St, about a 3-minute walk and served by routes 53 and 70. Woy Woy Station is about 2.3 km away, roughly a 30-minute walk, but the bus link covers it in about 5 minutes, running roughly every 20 minutes for $2 to $4.
Which schools are in the Wallaby Street Blackwall catchment?
Wallaby Street falls in the catchments for Ettalong Public School, with an ICSEA of 975 across 490 students and about an 11-minute walk away, and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, with an ICSEA of 966 across 787 students and about a 19-minute walk away. Woy Woy South Public School, with an ICSEA of 996, is about a 6-minute walk away as a nearby option.
What is Wallaby Street Blackwall’s lifestyle and location like?
Wallaby Street sits in the heart of Blackwall at the foot of Blackwall Mountain, close to everyday services and about 3 km from the Woy Woy hub. Residents share the suburb’s Brisbane Water boating, fishing, kayaking and foreshore walking.
What types of properties are on Wallaby Street Blackwall?
Wallaby Street is mostly established villa and townhouse complexes alongside comfortable family homes. Typical stock includes three-bedroom villas with remote garages and internal access, such as those at 4/6 and 2/10 Wallaby Street, plus the 12 Wallaby Street complex of four brick-veneer units on 1,068 square metres of R1 land.
What is Warrigal Street Blackwall’s median price and recent sale history?
Warrigal Street’s recorded street median is $860,000 across 18 sales. Recent results include 3/13 Warrigal Street at $930,000, 3/27 Warrigal Street at $945,000, 2/15 Warrigal Street at $830,000 and 20 Warrigal Street at $1.5 million.
How close is Warrigal Street Blackwall to Brisbane Water and Ettalong Beach?
Warrigal Street is just minutes from the scenic waterfront of Brisbane Water, and it sits about 1.6 km from Ettalong Beach. The Ettalong markets, cafes and cinema precinct are a short drive away, with foreshore walks nearby.
What is Warrigal Street Blackwall’s capital growth rate?
Warrigal Street shows a street-level compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The broader Blackwall median sold house price is $1,215,000 with annual house growth of 8.0%. The 3/13 townhouse is a useful example, bought for $705,000 in February 2021 and sold for $930,000 in March 2026.
Which schools are in the Warrigal Street Blackwall catchment?
Warrigal Street falls in the catchments for Ettalong Public School, with an ICSEA of 975 across 490 students and about an 8-minute walk away, and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, with an ICSEA of 966 across 787 students and about a 6-minute drive away. Woy Woy South Public School, with an ICSEA of 996, is about an 8-minute walk away.
How far is Warrigal Street Blackwall from Woy Woy Station and bus stops?
The closest stop is Memorial Ave after Warrigal St, about a 2-minute walk, with the Warrigal St at Park Rd stop nearby. Routes 53 and 70 link the street to Woy Woy Station about 3 km north on the T1 Central Coast/Newcastle line.
What types of properties are on Warrigal Street Blackwall?
Warrigal Street offers a varied, modern mix: a 2022-completed townhouse at 3/13, detached villas with no shared walls, houses on larger lots of about 771 to 926 square metres, secondary-dwelling options at 18A and 18B, and a development-ready 975 square metre site at 15 Warrigal Street.