AT A GLANCE
8
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
8
Year built
1979
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
72 Selwyn Street is an 8-lot strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1979 and now about 47 years old. It is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 72 Selwyn Street (lots 1–8) is part of strata scheme SP13939, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP13939.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 72 Selwyn 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
- SP13939
- Registered
- 1979-03-28
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 8
Building Age
47
years old
Registered 28 March 1979
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 |
|---|---|
| 21 Berner Street SP11300 | 8 |
| 12 Ranclaud Street SP14196 | 8 |
| 64 Railway Street SP9030 | 8 |
| 52 Wilton Street SP10544 | 8 |
| 30 Patrick Street SP9809 | 8 |
| 14 Selwyn Street SP18929 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Selwyn Street
- 18 Selwyn Street
SP10073 · 20 lots
- 21 Selwyn Street
SP12143 · 12 lots
- 33 Selwyn Street
SP8539 · 9 lots
- 60 Selwyn Street
SP16117 · 9 lots
- 14 Selwyn Street
SP18929 · 8 lots
- 34 Selwyn Street
SP30877 · 8 lots
- 62 Selwyn Street
SP16560 · 5 lots
- 80 Selwyn Street
SP17553 · 5 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2019 | Lot 2 | $450,000 |
| 9 May 2016 | Lot 5 | $447,500 |
| 16 July 2013 | Lot 6 | $317,000 |
| 5 Apr 2012 | Lot 7 | $322,000 |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Lot 8 | $333,000 |
| 24 Mar 2011 | Lot 4 | $309,000 |
| 2 Feb 2011 | Lot 3 | $328,000 |
| 18 Sept 2009 | Lot 2 | $278,000 |
| 9 May 2007 | Lot 3 | $282,500 |
| 3 Apr 2006 | Lot 6 | $255,000 |
12 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: $646K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbySecondary dwelling, Pools / decks / fencing
PAN-222823
Development Application
DeterminedNearbySecondary dwelling, Dual occupancy, Pools / decks / fencing
PAN-224039
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Retaining walls, protection of trees
PAN-172586
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-222823) 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: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Broadmeadow
2.2km away · ~28 min walk
Bus Stops
31 within 500m · 87 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
Merewether Hts PS
primary
Secondary
Kotara 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
- 8
- Year built
- 1979
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE