AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Fairlight, NSW. 251 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
1971
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
38 The Crescent is a 9-lot strata scheme in Fairlight, registered in 1971 and now about 55 years old. It is one of 252 strata plans in Fairlight (Northern Beaches council area). Every lot at 38 The Crescent (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP5437, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP5437.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 38 The Crescent, 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
- SP5437
- Registered
- 1971-06-03
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES
- Postcode
- 2094
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
Building Age
55
years old
Registered 3 June 1971
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
No manager information available for this plan. This may be a self-managed strata or the data hasn't been recorded.
Disputes in Fairlight
No published decision names this building. Across Fairlight, 6 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 4 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 3
- Court
- 3
- Buildings involved
- 4 of 252
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: Fairlight has 1,688 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 Fairlight suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Fairlight
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 52 Griffiths Street SP7248 | 9 |
| 168 Sydney Road SP4105 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 21-25 Clifford Avenue SP74806 Managed by Gilbey Burgess Strata Mgmt Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 10 Suwarrow Street SP6422 | 9 |
| 129 Sydney Road SP9610 | 9 |
| 125 Balgowlah Road SP35058 Managed by Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd | 10 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Fairlight with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on The Crescent
- 55 The Crescent
SP16936 · 19 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2024 | Lot 9 | $2,560,000 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Lot 5 | $2,500,000 |
| 28 Sept 2019 | Lot 4 | $861,000 |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Lot 5 | $1,650,000 |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Lot 5 | $1,286,000 |
| 8 Aug 2015 | Lot 2 | $1,100,000 |
| 11 July 2015 | Lot 7 | $800,000 |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Lot 3 | $835,000 |
| 3 Feb 2011 | Lot 8 | $960,000 |
| 8 Sept 2008 | Lot 9 | $935,000 |
16 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 dwelling
Estimated cost: $16K · Assessed by Northern Beaches Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-159183
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-159183) 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 Northern Beaches local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Northern Beaches LGA are significantly lower 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
FAIRLIGHT, NSW 2094
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Ferry
Manly
668m away · ~8 min walk
Bus Stops
21 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
6
Listings within 200m
$299
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
5
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Gorgeous, peaceful flat by the beach!
$424
/night
Manly by the Sea
N/A
Huge Apartment 2 min walk from Dalwood Beach
$721
/night
Magical Manly Getaway - 2 Bed Unit
$264
/night
Luxurious Penthouse Room in Manly with Water Views
$155
/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
Manly Village PS
primary
Secondary
NBSC Balgowlah Boys
high boys
NBSC Freshwater Snr
high coed
NBSC Mackellar Girls
high girls
The Forest 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
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 9
- Year built
- 1971
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES