AT A GLANCE
16
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
16
Year built
1977
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
5 Dent Street is a 16-lot strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1977 and now about 48 years old. It is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 5 Dent Street (lots 1–16) is part of strata scheme SP12597, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP12597.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 5 Dent Street, 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
- SP12597
- Registered
- 1977-12-02
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 16
Building Age
48
years old
Registered 2 December 1977
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 Merewether
No published decision names this building. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
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: Merewether has 1,598 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 Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 138-140 Morgan Street SP14805 | 16 |
| 27 Hopkins Street SP40687 | 16 |
| 45-49 Morgan Street SP33151 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 16 |
| 216 Union Street SP20882 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 17 |
| 50 Patrick Street SP7062 | 15 |
| 30 Berner Street SP22808 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 18 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Dent Street
- 8 Dent Street
SP19401 · 6 lots
- 25 Dent Street
SP49270 · 3 lots
- 33 Dent Street
SP56600 · 2 lots
- 27 Dent Street
SP60615 · 2 lots
- 16A-16B Dent Street
SP65493 · 2 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | Lot 8 | $766,000 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | Lot 5 | $745,000 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | Lot 1 | $535,000 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Lot 4 | $510,000 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Lot 5 | $500,000 |
| 13 June 2019 | Lot 6 | $500,000 |
| 21 Sept 2018 | Lot 9 | $540,000 |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Lot 13 | $470,000 |
| 20 Aug 2012 | Lot 6 | $325,000 |
| 29 May 2012 | Lot 9 | $327,500 |
20 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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $831K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
PAN-622275
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-581767
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-585577
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-622275) 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
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
32 within 500m · 82 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
The Junction PS
primary
Secondary
Newcastle 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
- 16
- Year built
- 1977
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE