AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Cardiff South, NSW. 26 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1997
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
3 Elm Avenue is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Cardiff South, registered in 1997 and now about 28 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 27 strata plans in Cardiff South (Lake Macquarie council area). Every unit at 3 Elm Avenue (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP56040, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP56040.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 3 Elm Avenue, 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
- SP56040
- Registered
- 1997-11-26
- LGA
- LAKE MACQUARIE
- Postcode
- 2285
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 26 November 1997
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1041666
Last AGM: 11 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
28 Jan 2026
Status
active
Disputes in Cardiff South
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Cardiff South — 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 Cardiff South
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 5 John Street SP106838 | 5 |
| 3 Fourth Street SP19600 Managed by Hunter Strata Management Pty Ltd | 6 |
| 41 Crockett Street SP105474 | 4 |
| 13 Fourth Street SP53502 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 1 Eveleen Street SP83615 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 4 |
| 24 Fifth Street SP48472 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 3 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Cardiff South with similar lot counts.
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 3 Francis Street, Cardiff South
SP41113 · 9 lots
- 1 Eveleen Street, Cardiff South
SP83615 · 4 lots
- 19 Florina Close, Cardiff South
SP56797 · 3 lots
- 61 Date Street, Adamstown
SP104278 · 107 lots
- 66 Northridge Drive, Cameron Park
SP101389 · 103 lots
- 24 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP74206 · 100 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2024 | Lot 4 | $600,000 |
| 11 Nov 2019 | Lot 1 | $425,000 |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Lot 2 | $445,000 |
| 25 May 2018 | Lot 4 | $440,000 |
| 13 Mar 2009 | Lot 5 | $285,000 |
| 10 Nov 2006 | Lot 4 | $285,000 |
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 storey · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $13K · Assessed by Lake Macquarie City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
PAN-324299
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-324299) 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 Lake Macquarie local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Lake Macquarie 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
CARDIFF SOUTH, NSW 2285
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: B
Good public transport access
Nearest Train
Cardiff
974m away · ~12 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 57 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
Cardiff SPS
primary
Secondary
Cardiff 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
- Nov 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 1997
- LGA
- LAKE MACQUARIE