AT A GLANCE
71
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd. Located in Waratah West, NSW. 14 other strata plans nearby
Lots
71
Year built
2019
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
79 University Drive is a 71-lot residential strata scheme in Waratah West, registered in 2019 and now about 7 years old. It is managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd and is one of 15 strata plans in Waratah West (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 79 University Drive (lots 1–71) is part of strata scheme SP100172, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP100172.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 79 University 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
- SP100172
- Registered
- 2019-09-19
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2298
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 71
- Residential
- 71
Building Age
7
years old
Registered 19 September 2019
Past warranty period. First round of common property maintenance typically begins around this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10092609
Last AGM: 3 December 2024
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
17 Dec 2024
Status
active
Disputes in Waratah West
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Waratah West — 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 Waratah West
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 47 Leonora Parade SP80474 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 16 |
| 62 Allowah Street SP89272 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 15 |
| 58 Allowah Street SP80141 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 41A Stannett Street SP97265 | 5 |
| 66 Allowah Street SP93784 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 33 Kimian Avenue SP18327 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Waratah West with similar lot counts.
More buildings managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd
- 1 Paddock Street, Lidcombe
SP108153 · 584 lots
- 470 King Street, Newcastle West
SP99314 · 209 lots
- 6 Watermans Quay, Barangaroo
SP106635 · 162 lots
- 38 Hannell Street, Wickham
SP103414 · 152 lots
- 21 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
SP101583 · 150 lots
- 509 Hunter Street, Newcastle
SP104042 · 120 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Lot 11 136 m² | $772,000 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Lot 2 130 m² | $735,000 |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Lot 33 99 m² | $595,000 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Lot 6 144 m² | $590,000 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Lot 22 71 m² | $470,000 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Lot 38 72 m² | $460,000 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | Lot 6 144 m² | $578,000 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Lot 36 73 m² | $390,000 |
| 30 July 2021 | Lot 6 144 m² | $480,000 |
| 20 Jan 2021 | Lot 32 73 m² | $380,000 |
28 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 · 3 storeys · 5 dwellings
Estimated cost: $1.4M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyMulti-dwelling housing
PAN-337524
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyMulti-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
PAN-642764
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-337524) 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
WARATAH WEST, NSW 2298
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Warabrook
1.2km away · ~15 min walk
Bus Stops
10 within 500m · 43 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
Heaton PS
primary
Secondary
Callaghan Jesmond
high coed
Callaghan Waratah Tech
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 10092609
- Last AGM
- Dec 2024
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 71
- Residential
- 71
- Year built
- 2019
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE