AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Caves Beach, NSW. 25 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
1998
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
3 Oceanside Drive is a small 2-lot residential strata scheme in Caves Beach, registered in 1998 and now about 28 years old. It is one of 26 strata plans in Caves Beach (Lake Macquarie council area). Every unit at 3 Oceanside Drive (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP56277, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP56277.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 3 Oceanside Drive, 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
- SP56277
- Registered
- 1998-01-05
- LGA
- LAKE MACQUARIE
- Postcode
- 2281
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 5 January 1998
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
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 Caves Beach
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Caves 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 Caves Beach
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 26 Seaspray Close SP44789 | 2 |
| 5 Caves Beach Road SP43811 | 2 |
| 84 Caves Beach Road SP47598 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 2 |
| 1 Caves Beach Road SP62907 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 2 |
| 19 Caves Beach Road SP45940 | 2 |
| 1 Clipper Close SP106893 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Caves Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Oceanside Drive
- 40 Oceanside Drive
SP72371 · 4 lots
- 4 Oceanside Drive
SP47211 · 2 lots
- 8 Oceanside Drive
SP47472 · 2 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Lot 1 | $915,000 |
| 9 Feb 2005 | Lot 1 | $394,000 |
| 21 Dec 2001 | Lot 1 | $295,000 |
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: $91K · Assessed by Lake Macquarie City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-631942
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-631942) 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
CAVES BEACH, NSW 2281
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Bus Stops
10 within 500m · 31 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
Caves Beach PS
primary
Secondary
Swansea 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
- 2
- Residential
- 2
- Year built
- 1998
- LGA
- LAKE MACQUARIE