AT A GLANCE
79
total lots in this scheme
Managed by McCormacks NSW Pty Ltd. Located in Sydney, NSW. 203 other strata plans nearby
Lots
79
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
278-284 Sussex Street is a 79-lot residential strata scheme in Sydney, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by McCormacks NSW Pty Ltd and is one of 204 strata plans in Sydney (Sydney council area). Every unit at 278-284 Sussex Street (lots 1–79) is part of strata scheme SP20795, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP20795.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 278-284 Sussex 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
- SP20795
- Registered
- 1983-10-21
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2000
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 79
- Residential
- 79
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 21 October 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Sydney
No published decision names this building. Across Sydney, 68 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 31 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 19
- Court
- 48
- Buildings involved
- 31 of 204
- Per 1,000 lots
- 3.88 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Sydney suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Sydney
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1 Dixon Street SP77100 Managed by Strategia Strata Management Pty Ltd | 78 |
| 86-88 Pitt Street SP58208 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 76 |
| 67-71 Castlereagh Street SP21574 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 83 |
| 379-383 Pitt Street SP50853 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 73 |
| 171 Clarence Street SP84243 | 72 |
| 66 Hunter Street SP76907 Managed by Acumen Strata Management Pty Ltd | 70 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Sydney with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Sussex Street
- 352 Sussex Street
SP57702 · 491 lots
- 298-304 Sussex Street
SP67246 · 383 lots
- 289-295 Sussex Street
SP57164 · 329 lots
- 339 Sussex Street
SP75760 · 313 lots
- 368 Sussex Street
SP50253 · 182 lots
- 359 Sussex Street
SP50845 · 172 lots
- 336-346 Sussex Street
SP31284 · 159 lots
- 110-116 Sussex Street
SP22607 · 141 lots
More buildings managed by McCormacks NSW Pty Ltd
- 27 Park Street, Sydney
SP3397 · 280 lots
- 61-69 Macquarie Street, Sydney
SP58857 · 131 lots
- 5 Hosking Place, Sydney
SP57348 · 97 lots
- 350 George Street, Sydney
SP86960 · 90 lots
- 3 Hosking Place, Sydney
SP57347 · 49 lots
- 148 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
SP58458 · 5 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Lot 62 | $910,000 |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Lot 32 | $825,000 |
| 24 July 2025 | Lot 47 | $690,000 |
| 19 June 2025 | Lot 53 | $640,000 |
| 3 June 2025 | Lot 7 | $830,000 |
| 26 May 2025 | Lot 24 | $975,000 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Lot 46 | $1,050,000 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | Lot 9 | $625,000 |
| 24 Dec 2019 | Lot 27 | $650,000 |
| 20 Dec 2017 | Lot 40 | $976,250 |
46 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 · 14 storeys · 76 dwellings
Estimated cost: $31.9M · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
Additional Information RequestedNearbyDemolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
PAN-655699
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyHostel, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-654766
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyDemolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
PAN-531720
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-655699) 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
SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Town Hall
226m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
394m away · ~5 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
QVB
281m away · ~4 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Pyrmont Bay
763m away · ~10 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 100 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
44
Listings within 200m
$338
Median / Night
14
Commercial Hosts
20
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Town Hall Luxury 2BR w/Parking
$759
/night
Darling Harbour Views, Fireworks & Free Parking
$740
/night
Double Ensuite Room
$252
/night
Sussex Suite—Sunny City Living by Darling Harbour
N/A
The Vintage Loft | Peaceful 2-Bed in Sydney CBD
$285
/night
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
Fort St PS
primary
Secondary
Inner Sydney 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
- 79
- Residential
- 79
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- SYDNEY