AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
18 Helen Street is a 9-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 18 Helen Street (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP19638, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19638.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 18 Helen 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
- SP19638
- Registered
- 1983-01-26
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 9
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 26 January 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Merewether
No published decision names this building. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
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: Merewether has 1,598 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 Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 60 Selwyn Street SP16117 | 9 |
| 14-18 Wilton Street SP19894 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 10 Mitchell Street SP48635 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 9 |
| 20 Helen Street SP9702 | 9 |
| 60 Mitchell Street SP9799 | 9 |
| 33 Selwyn Street SP8539 | 9 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Helen Street
- 10 Helen Street
SP11905 · 10 lots
- 20 Helen Street
SP9702 · 9 lots
- 19A Helen Street
SP85822 · 6 lots
- 17 Helen Street
SP2841 · 4 lots
- 2A Helen Street
SP19260 · 3 lots
- 53 Helen Street
SP69604 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd
- 70-72 Frederick Street, Merewether
SP71032 · 12 lots
- 441 Glebe Road, Merewether
SP108554 · 7 lots
- 6 Buchanan Street, Merewether
SP39205 · 6 lots
- 2 Winsor Street, Merewether
SP100852 · 5 lots
- 17 Helen Street, Merewether
SP2841 · 4 lots
- 431 Glebe Road, Merewether
SP109398 · 4 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2024 | Lot 2 | $810,000 |
| 22 July 2022 | Lot 4 | $815,000 |
| 4 Sept 2019 | Lot 2 | $550,000 |
| 3 Aug 2017 | Lot 6 | $610,000 |
| 1 July 2014 | Lot 3 | $448,500 |
| 13 Sept 2012 | Lot 4 | $351,000 |
| 3 Dec 2010 | Lot 3 | $366,500 |
| 21 Sept 2006 | Lot 3 | $305,000 |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Lot 2 | $322,500 |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Lot 6 | $310,000 |
11 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: $731K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-680424
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-553382
Development Application
DeterminedNearbySecondary dwelling, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-87571
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-680424) 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 Newcastle local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Newcastle 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
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.1km away · ~26 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.8km away · ~23 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 64 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.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
The Junction PS
primary
Secondary
Newcastle HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 9
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE