AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1979
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
55 Light Street is a 5-lot strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1979 and now about 47 years old. It is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 55 Light Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP14340, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP14340.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 55 Light 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
- SP14340
- Registered
- 1979-08-15
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
Building Age
47
years old
Registered 15 August 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 104 Memorial Drive SP18472 | 5 |
| 6 Tooke Street SP9251 | 5 |
| 123 Brooks Street SP86442 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 6 |
| 86 Memorial Drive SP469 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 6 |
| 106 Memorial Drive SP35064 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 6 |
| 23 Light Street SP10126 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Light Street
- 23 Light Street
SP10126 · 4 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | Lot 1 | $4,250,000 |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Lot 1 | $2,375,000 |
| 4 Aug 2006 | Lot 1 | $795,000 |
| 4 Aug 2006 | Lot 3 | $880,000 |
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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $984K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-666854
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-78337
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-194988
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-666854) 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
1.9km away · ~23 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
1.4km away · ~17 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 43 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
- 5
- Year built
- 1979
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE