AT A GLANCE
6
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd. Located in Port Kembla, NSW. 47 other strata plans nearby
Lots
6
Year built
1991
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
31 McGowen Street is a 6-lot residential strata scheme in Port Kembla, registered in 1991 and now about 35 years old. It is managed by Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd and is one of 48 strata plans in Port Kembla (Wollongong council area). Every unit at 31 McGowen Street (lots 1–6) is part of strata scheme SP39342, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP39342.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 31 McGowen 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
- SP39342
- Registered
- 1991-06-26
- LGA
- WOLLONGONG
- Postcode
- 2505
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 6
- Residential
- 6
Building Age
35
years old
Registered 26 June 1991
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10081763
Last AGM: 4 March 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
11 Mar 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Port Kembla
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Port Kembla — including this building. That is not the same as no disputes: most strata disputes settle or are decided without a published judgment, and only decisions that name a plan number can be matched to a building at all.
Comparable Buildings in Port Kembla
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 39 O'Donnell Street SP18838 Managed by Jamesons Strata Management Wollongong Pty Limited | 6 |
| 78 Darcy Road SP45295 Managed by Strata Management Specialists Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 34 Surfside Drive SP37356 Managed by Wollongong Strata Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 9 Surfside Drive SP62472 Managed by Jamesons Strata Management Wollongong Pty Limited | 5 |
| 1 Olympic Boulevard SP38443 Managed by Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 4 Surfside Drive SP21288 Managed by Strata Management Specialists Pty Ltd | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Port Kembla with similar lot counts.
More buildings managed by Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd
- 41 Five Islands Road, Port Kembla
SP96521 · 22 lots
- 1 Olympic Boulevard, Port Kembla
SP38443 · 8 lots
- 12 Bank Street, Wollongong
SP68900 · 60 lots
- 4 Bank Street, Wollongong
SP73641 · 52 lots
- 162 Kanahooka Road, Kanahooka
SP81082 · 18 lots
- 14 Hindmarsh Avenue, North Wollongong
SP43000 · 16 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2024 | Lot 3 | $257,880 |
| 6 May 2021 | Lot 5 | $349,000 |
| 30 Mar 2021 | Lot 3 | $455,000 |
| 31 May 2013 | Lot 2 | $177,500 |
| 19 Nov 2010 | Lot 1 | $195,000 |
| 4 Sept 2008 | Lot 6 | $150,000 |
| 4 Mar 2008 | Lot 5 | $145,000 |
| 6 Feb 2008 | Lot 2 | $155,000 |
| 29 Mar 2006 | Lot 3 | $145,000 |
| 13 July 2004 | Lot 1 | $165,000 |
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 · 1 storey · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $225K · Assessed by Wollongong City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Alterations and additions to residential development, Garages, carports and car parking spaces
PAN-98895
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-98895) 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 Wollongong local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Wollongong 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
PORT KEMBLA, NSW 2505
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Port Kembla North
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
11 within 500m · 52 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
Kemblawarra PS
primary
Secondary
Warrawong 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
- 6
- Residential
- 6
- Year built
- 1991
- LGA
- WOLLONGONG