AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Neutral Bay, NSW. 433 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1978
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
5 Merlin Street is a 5-lot strata scheme in Neutral Bay, registered in 1978 and now about 48 years old. It is one of 434 strata plans in Neutral Bay (North Sydney council area). Every lot at 5 Merlin Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP13517, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP13517.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 5 Merlin 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
- SP13517
- Registered
- 1978-09-27
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2089
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
Building Age
48
years old
Registered 27 September 1978
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 Neutral Bay
No published decision names this building. Across Neutral Bay, 9 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 7 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 3
- Court
- 5
- Buildings involved
- 7 of 434
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.79 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Neutral Bay suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Neutral Bay
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 78 Undercliff Street SP16537 | 5 |
| 90 Undercliff Street SP18323 Managed by Strata Partners Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 2 Eaton Street SP11443 | 5 |
| 2A Bennett Street SP15688 | 5 |
| 8 Westleigh Street SP11429 | 5 |
| 15-17 Bydown Street SP19609 Managed by Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Neutral Bay with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Merlin Street
- 11 Merlin Street
SP712 · 21 lots
- 12-14 Merlin Street
SP30686 · 14 lots
- 27 Merlin Street
SP31786 · 11 lots
- 15A Merlin Street
SP69 · 10 lots
- 76 Merlin Street
SP74293 · 9 lots
- 4 Merlin Street
SP10239 · 7 lots
- 7 Merlin Street
SP10870 · 4 lots
- 9 Merlin Street
SP11404 · 4 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | Lot 2 | $1,350,000 |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Lot 2 | $830,000 |
| 5 Sept 2014 | Lot 1 | $680,000 |
| 7 Sept 2010 | Lot 3 | $515,000 |
| 4 Sept 2009 | Lot 1 | $505,000 |
| 14 Aug 2009 | Lot 4 | $585,000 |
| 1 July 2009 | Lot 2 | $527,000 |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Lot 5 | $760,000 |
| 2 June 2006 | Lot 1 | $430,000 |
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 · 40 dwellings
Estimated cost: $32.8M · Assessed by North Sydney Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-226787
Development Application
RejectedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-212225
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-226787) 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 North Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in North Sydney LGA are significantly lower 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
NEUTRAL BAY, NSW 2089
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
North Sydney
1.3km away · ~17 min walk
Nearest Metro
Victoria Cross
1.0km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Neutral Bay
1.2km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 75 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
9
Listings within 200m
$242
Median / Night
3
Commercial Hosts
5
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Bridge View Haven on Bent | Parking | Lift
$126
/night
Neutral Bay Studio | Relaxed living x harbour view
N/A
Harbour View in Neutral Bay | Parking | Lift
$210
/night
Lifestyle meets convenience
$245
/night
Neutral Bay Bliss
$400
/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
Neutral Bay PS
primary
Secondary
Mosman 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
- 5
- Year built
- 1978
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY