AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Scott Edward Martel. Located in Birchgrove, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
2021
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
109 Birchgrove Road is a small 2-lot residential strata scheme in Birchgrove, registered in 2021 and now about 5 years old. It is managed by Scott Edward Martel and is one of 32 strata plans in Birchgrove (Inner West council area). Every unit at 109 Birchgrove Road (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP101674, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP101674.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 109 Birchgrove Road, 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
- SP101674
- Registered
- 2021-09-24
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
Building Age
5
years old
Registered 24 September 2021
Still within the major defects warranty period (6 years from completion in NSW)
Strata Manager
Licence: 20039182
Last AGM: 30 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
12 Dec 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Birchgrove
No published decision names this building. Across Birchgrove, 1 decision names a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 32
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: Birchgrove has 542 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 Birchgrove suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Birchgrove
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 122 Short Street SP58103 | 2 |
| 97-99 Birchgrove Road SP40671 | 2 |
| 77 Short Street SP78307 | 2 |
| 11B-11C Spring Street SP75564 | 2 |
| 2 River Street SP64405 | 2 |
| 97 Louisa Road SP52749 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Birchgrove with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Birchgrove Road
- 97-99 Birchgrove Road
SP40671 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Scott Edward Martel
- 101-107 Doncaster Avenue, Kensington
SP77938 · 176 lots
- 767-771 Anzac Parade, Maroubra
SP53530 · 46 lots
- 97-99 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
SP1420 · 36 lots
- 268-280 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
SP63526 · 35 lots
- 24 Chelmsford Avenue, Botany
SP37080 · 30 lots
- 70-82 Belmore Road, Randwick
SP1527 · 25 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2025 | Lot 1 | $2,305,000 |
| 8 Nov 2021 | Lot 1 | $2,305,000 |
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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $350K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-45299
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-30256
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-519644
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-45299) 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 Inner West local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Inner West 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
BIRCHGROVE, NSW 2041
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Waverton
2.4km away · ~30 min walk
Nearest Metro
Barangaroo
2.3km away · ~29 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain
719m away · ~9 min walk
Bus Stops
16 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.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
8
Listings within 200m
$195
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Harbourside Retreat with Views
$342
/night
Waterfront room ensuite bathroom and lovely views
$64
/night
Peaceful Waterfront Retreat
$193
/night
Elegant oasis with panoramic bridge and city views
$423
/night
Free Standing One Bedroom Apartment in Balmain
$195
/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
Birchgrove PS
primary
Secondary
SSC Balmain
high coed
SSC Blackwattle Bay
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
- Year built
- 2021
- LGA
- INNER WEST