AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Merrylands, NSW. 310 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
159 Pitt Street is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Merrylands, registered in 1983 and now about 42 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 311 strata plans in Merrylands (Cumberland council area). Every unit at 159 Pitt Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP20889, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP20889.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 159 Pitt 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
- SP20889
- Registered
- 1983-11-21
- LGA
- CUMBERLAND
- Postcode
- 2160
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
42
years old
Registered 21 November 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Merrylands
No published decision names this building. Across Merrylands, 4 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 311
- Per 1,000 lots
- 0.74 (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 Merrylands suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merrylands
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 8 Carhullen Street SP79764 Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 35 Lansdowne Street SP87312 Managed by Dependable Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 17 Lansdowne Street SP60507 Managed by Premier Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 167 Pitt Street SP61042 Managed by All Suburbs Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 15 Oxford Street SP22999 Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 28 Myee Street SP3673 Managed by All Suburbs Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merrylands with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Pitt Street
- 228 Pitt Street
SP104646 · 363 lots
- 180-182 Pitt Street
SP95618 · 73 lots
- 175-181 Pitt Street
SP86273 · 47 lots
- 135-137 Pitt Street
SP95886 · 19 lots
- 254 Pitt Street
SP48251 · 18 lots
- 149-151 Pitt Street
SP84116 · 12 lots
- 145 Pitt Street
SP35056 · 10 lots
- 157 Pitt Street
SP63745 · 6 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 36-40 Newman Street, Merrylands
SP54961 · 18 lots
- 223-225 William Street, Merrylands
SP78987 · 17 lots
- 149-151 Pitt Street, Merrylands
SP84116 · 12 lots
- 35-37 Manchester Street, Merrylands
SP32943 · 10 lots
- 27 Military Road, Merrylands
SP33061 · 10 lots
- 26-28 Manchester Street, Merrylands
SP49805 · 10 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | Lot 4 | $415,500 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Lot 3 | $390,000 |
| 20 Nov 2014 | Lot 1 | $330,000 |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Lot 3 | $235,000 |
| 24 Aug 2007 | Lot 3 | $175,000 |
| 22 Dec 2003 | Lot 3 | $210,000 |
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 · 13 storeys · 104 dwellings
Estimated cost: $51.4M · Assessed by Cumberland Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Shop, Hours of operation and trading
PAN-553951
Development Application
Deferred CommencementNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-36774
Development Application
In ProgressNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-32256
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-553951) 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 Cumberland local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Cumberland LGA are similar to 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
MERRYLANDS, NSW 2160
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Merrylands
494m away · ~6 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 76 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
2
Listings within 200m
$238
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Merrylands Comfy 2beds Apartment
$299
/night
Ultra modern *Sydney* Entire 4bedroom
$176
/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
Parramatta WPS
primary
Secondary
Arthur Phillip 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
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- CUMBERLAND