AT A GLANCE
51
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Newtown, NSW. 136 other strata plans nearby
Lots
51
Year built
1981
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
5-17 Queen Street is a 51-lot strata scheme in Newtown, registered in 1981 and now about 45 years old. It is one of 137 strata plans in Newtown (Sydney council area). Every lot at 5-17 Queen Street (lots 1–51) is part of strata scheme SP16291, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP16291.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 5-17 Queen Street, on one page
- A red/amber/green verdict on each risk, with the evidence
- Plain-English summaries of every tribunal and court case
- Questions to ask the agent and strata manager
- A PDF you can forward to your conveyancer
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP16291
- Registered
- 1981-02-18
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2042
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 51
Building Age
45
years old
Registered 18 February 1981
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
No manager information available for this plan. This may be a self-managed strata or the data hasn't been recorded.
Disputes in Newtown
No published decision names this building. Across Newtown, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 0
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 137
NCAT cases are usually internal to a scheme — by-laws, levies, repairs, access to records. Court cases usually involve builders or insurers over defects, because those claims exceed the tribunal's jurisdiction. A per-1,000-lot rate isn't shown: Newtown has 2,898 lots, small enough that a single litigious building would move it several-fold. These are published decisions only — most strata disputes settle or are resolved without a judgment, so this is a floor, not a count. See the Newtown suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newtown
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 53-55 King Street SP61354 Managed by Michael Roberts Strata Management Services Pty Ltd | 49 |
| 3 Gladstone Street SP80980 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 47 |
| 1 Linthorpe Street SP52350 Managed by Foreshew Strata Agency Pty Limited | 42 |
| 493 King Street SP52275 | 40 |
| 1 Gladstone Street SP74637 Managed by Stratamark Pty Ltd | 63 |
| 21 Enmore Road SP89253 Managed by Ascendcorp Strata Pty Ltd | 39 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newtown with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Queen Street
- 19-23 Queen Street
SP9299 · 77 lots
- 1-3 Queen Street
SP61696 · 9 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Lot 3 | $1,250,000 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Lot 44 | $1,200,000 |
| 8 June 2025 | Lot 47 | $1,225,000 |
| 22 June 2024 | Lot 41 | $1,190,000 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Lot 20 | $1,210,000 |
| 29 Sept 2023 | Lot 16 | $1,220,000 |
| 27 July 2023 | Lot 36 | $1,211,000 |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Lot 37 | $1,150,000 |
| 1 Nov 2017 | Lot 47 | $1,220,000 |
| 29 Apr 2017 | Lot 5 | $1,309,000 |
23 sales total
Source: NSW Valuer General. Prices are as reported in settlement data and may not reflect current market values. Sales marked “Price withheld” are excluded from price calculations.
Development History
Original Construction · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $385K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
Additional Information RequestedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-629332
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Attached dwelling
PAN-298137
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-123069
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-629332) on the NSW Planning Portal Application Tracker to view the full DA details, including the applicant, builder, and principal certifier.
Source: NSW Planning Portal Open Data API (2019+). Earlier development applications may not be available. Items marked "Nearby" were matched by location proximity (within 100m) rather than direct plan number reference.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney LGA are significantly higher than the NSW state average. (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Rates are per 100,000 population. Rank is out of 119 LGAs (1 = highest rate).
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
NEWTOWN, NSW 2042
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Macdonaldtown
425m away · ~5 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
1.3km away · ~17 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Glebe Light Rail
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Bus Stops
8 within 500m · 39 within 1km
Source: Transport for NSW GTFS data (CC BY 3.0 AU). Distances are straight-line (not walking). Walking times assume 80m/min. Transport Score is indicative only.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
12
Listings within 200m
$187
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
6
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Renovated Apartment The heart of vibrant Newtown!
N/A
Newtowns Hidden Gem!
$323
/night
Room in Light and airy terrace near Carriageworks
$91
/night
Modern Newtown Studio near Carriageworks
N/A
Newtown Bohemian Resort Apartment,in the heart of
N/A
NSW Short-Term Rental Rules
- •180-day cap for non-hosted short-term rentals in Greater Sydney (60 days in some fire-prone or Byron Shire areas)
- •Strata schemes can ban non-hosted STRA via a Section 137A by-law (requires 75% special resolution)
- •All STR properties must be registered on the NSW STRA Register
Source: Inside Airbnb (CC BY 4.0). Data is from a periodic scrape of Airbnb listings and may not be current. "Commercial hosts" are those with 3+ total listings. "High availability" = listed 180+ days/year.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
Darlington PS
primary
Secondary
Alexandria Park CS
central high
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 51
- Year built
- 1981
- LGA
- SYDNEY