AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1968
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
17 Berner Street is a small 4-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1968 and now about 57 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 17 Berner Street (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP3749, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP3749.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 17 Berner 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
- SP3749
- Registered
- 1968-12-31
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
Building Age
57
years old
Registered 31 December 1968
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 24 February 2026
8 months ago
Annual Reporting
24 Apr 2026
Status
active
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 |
|---|---|
| 54 Patrick Street SP19770 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 82 Railway Street SP21217 | 4 |
| 24 Berner Street SP19228 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 2 Mary Street SP16581 | 4 |
| 61 Merewether Street SP9856 | 4 |
| 37 Mitchell Street SP21802 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Berner Street
- 30 Berner Street
SP22808 · 18 lots
- 21 Berner Street
SP11300 · 8 lots
- 24 Berner Street
SP19228 · 4 lots
- 69 Berner Street
SP19879 · 4 lots
- 87 Berner Street
SP19856 · 3 lots
- 26 Berner Street
SP34475 · 3 lots
- 20 Berner Street
SP47207 · 3 lots
- 22 Berner Street
SP48280 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 35 Merewether Street, Merewether
SP18180 · 14 lots
- 35 Railway Street, Merewether
SP19698 · 10 lots
- 14-18 Wilton Street, Merewether
SP19894 · 9 lots
- 92A Janet Street, Merewether
SP54706 · 8 lots
- 23 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP3578 · 7 lots
- 22 Kilgour Avenue, Merewether
SP3596 · 6 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | Lot 3 | $825,000 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Lot 2 | $615,000 |
| 12 Jan 2015 | Lot 2 | $390,000 |
| 15 June 2009 | Lot 3 | $315,000 |
| 20 Dec 2007 | Lot 3 | $315,000 |
| 14 Sept 2007 | Lot 2 | $240,000 |
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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $35K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-87301
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-83311
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-593896
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-87301) 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
2.4km away · ~30 min walk
Bus Stops
23 within 500m · 66 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
- 4
- Residential
- 4
- Year built
- 1968
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE