AT A GLANCE
26
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
26
Year built
1965
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
344-346 Darby Street is a 26-lot residential strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1965 and now about 61 years old. It is managed by Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd and is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 344-346 Darby Street (lots 1–26) is part of strata scheme SP1365, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP1365.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 344-346 Darby 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
- SP1365
- Registered
- 1965-06-04
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 26
- Residential
- 16
- Utility
- 10
Building Age
61
years old
Registered 4 June 1965
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 217136
Last AGM: 11 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
18 Sept 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Bar Beach
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Bar 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 Bar Beach
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 289-295 Darby Street SP12800 | 19 |
| 131 Brooks Street SP84467 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 13 |
| 301 Darby Street SP53977 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 13 |
| 125 Brooks Street SP17399 | 10 |
| 40 Parkway Avenue SP33214 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 15A Wrightson Avenue SP11544 | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Darby Street
- 289-295 Darby Street
SP12800 · 19 lots
- 301 Darby Street
SP53977 · 13 lots
- 342 Darby Street
SP14450 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd
- 233 Hannell Street, Maryville
SP73766 · 77 lots
- 115 Main Road, Cardiff Heights
SP42741 · 46 lots
- 65 Wahroonga Street, Raymond Terrace
SP84711 · 46 lots
- 131 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
SP62579 · 38 lots
- 12 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford
SP79824 · 37 lots
- 4 Crawford Lane, Mount Hutton
SP82366 · 33 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 July 2022 | Lot 3 | $800,000 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | Lot 5 | $815,000 |
| 17 May 2021 | Lot 23 | $325,000 |
| 16 Nov 2020 | Lot 12 | $705,000 |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Lot 6 | $542,000 |
| 24 Mar 2017 | Lot 12 | $650,000 |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Lot 2 | $611,000 |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Lot 8 | $565,000 |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Lot 5 | $470,000 |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Lot 24 | $525,500 |
24 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 · 1 storey · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $262K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-643753
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Pools / decks / fencing, Demolition
PAN-92358
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-555604
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-643753) 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
BAR BEACH, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.4km away · ~18 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 52 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
Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 217136
- Last AGM
- Sept 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 26
- Residential
- 16
- Utility
- 10
- Year built
- 1965
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE