AT A GLANCE
3
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Rushcutters Bay, NSW. 78 other strata plans nearby
Lots
3
Year built
1980
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
20 Ward Avenue is a small 3-lot strata scheme in Rushcutters Bay, registered in 1980 and now about 46 years old. It is one of 79 strata plans in Rushcutters Bay (Sydney council area). Every lot at 20 Ward Avenue (lots 1–3) is part of strata scheme SP15168, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP15168.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 20 Ward Avenue, 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
- SP15168
- Registered
- 1980-04-08
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2011
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 3
Building Age
46
years old
Registered 8 April 1980
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 Rushcutters Bay
No published decision names this building. Across Rushcutters Bay, 3 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 79
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: Rushcutters Bay has 1,840 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 Rushcutters Bay suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Rushcutters Bay
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 42A Bayswater Road SP14159 | 3 |
| 10 Evans Road SP6849 | 3 |
| 33 Roslyn Street SP19165 | 3 |
| 1 Waratah Street SP11129 | 4 |
| 59 Elizabeth Bay Road SP50573 | 2 |
| 56 Bayswater Road SP21314 Managed by Reif Group Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Rushcutters Bay with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ward Avenue
- 14-16 Ward Avenue
SP49757 · 32 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2015 | Lot 2 | $820,000 |
| 6 June 2008 | Lot 1 | $564,000 |
| 18 July 2003 | Lot 2 | $462,000 |
| 18 July 2003 | Lot 1 | $520,500 |
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 · 22 dwellings
Estimated cost: $19.7M · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Shop top housing, Mixed use development, Food and drink premises
PAN-301661
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyShop top housing, Erection of a new structure
PAN-420115
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyShop top housing
PAN-263481
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-301661) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney 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
RUSHCUTTERS BAY, NSW 2011
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Kings Cross
251m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
QVB
1.7km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Double Bay
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 71 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
63
Listings within 200m
$211
Median / Night
11
Commercial Hosts
28
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
King Bed Apartment Sleeps 3 with Modern Styling
$313
/night
Vintage Retreat in Potts Point
$229
/night
Sydney Smart Stay!
N/A
Palm Court: Bespoke Luxury
$324
/night
Charming Stylish City Pad Potts Point w Laundry
$427
/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
Darlinghurst PS
primary
Secondary
Inner Sydney 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
- 3
- Year built
- 1980
- LGA
- SYDNEY