AT A GLANCE
13
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
13
Year built
1997
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
301 Darby Street is a 13-lot residential strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1997 and now about 29 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 301 Darby Street (lots 1–13) is part of strata scheme SP53977, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP53977.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 301 Darby 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
- SP53977
- Registered
- 1997-01-03
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 13
- Residential
- 13
Building Age
29
years old
Registered 3 January 1997
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1041666
Last AGM: 16 June 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
5 Sept 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Bar Beach
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Bar Beach — 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 Bar Beach
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 131 Brooks Street SP84467 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 13 |
| 125 Brooks Street SP17399 | 10 |
| 129 Brooks Street SP83625 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 8 |
| 40 Parkway Avenue SP33214 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 15A Wrightson Avenue SP11544 | 8 |
| 1A Wrightson Avenue SP87910 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Darby Street
- 344-346 Darby Street
SP1365 · 26 lots
- 289-295 Darby Street
SP12800 · 19 lots
- 342 Darby Street
SP14450 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 131 Brooks Street, Bar Beach
SP84467 · 13 lots
- 129 Brooks Street, Bar Beach
SP83625 · 8 lots
- 1A Wrightson Avenue, Bar Beach
SP87910 · 8 lots
- 86 Memorial Drive, Bar Beach
SP469 · 6 lots
- 123 Brooks Street, Bar Beach
SP86442 · 6 lots
- 23 Parkway Avenue, Bar Beach
SP22152 · 4 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Lot 6 | $1,365,000 |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Lot 4 | $1,360,000 |
| 15 Sept 2023 | Lot 5 | $1,200,000 |
| 5 Aug 2021 | Lot 5 | $1,020,000 |
| 4 Mar 2020 | Lot 10 | $1,050,000 |
| 5 June 2018 | Lot 4 | $885,000 |
| 21 Feb 2014 | Lot 6 | $672,500 |
| 12 May 2012 | Lot 8 | $722,000 |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Lot 11 | $545,000 |
| 21 Dec 2009 | Lot 5 | $534,000 |
14 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: $573K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-591893
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyChange of use
PAN-215553
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-591893) 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
BAR BEACH, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.4km away · ~17 min walk
Bus Stops
15 within 500m · 47 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.
STRATA MANAGER
Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
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- Licence
- 1041666
- Last AGM
- June 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 13
- Residential
- 13
- Year built
- 1997
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE