AT A GLANCE
39
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Potts Point, NSW. 161 other strata plans nearby
Lots
39
Year built
1980
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
18 Springfield Avenue is a 39-lot strata scheme in Potts Point, registered in 1980 and now about 46 years old. It is one of 162 strata plans in Potts Point (Sydney council area). Every lot at 18 Springfield Avenue (lots 1–39) is part of strata scheme SP15404, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP15404.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 18 Springfield 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
- SP15404
- Registered
- 1980-04-30
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2011
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 39
Building Age
46
years old
Registered 30 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 Potts Point
This building is named in 1 published decision. Across Potts Point, 20 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 10
- Court
- 10
- Buildings involved
- 13 of 162
- Per 1,000 lots
- 3.58 (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 Potts Point suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Potts Point
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1A Barncleuth Square SP10070 | 40 |
| 91 Macleay Street SP64557 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 41 |
| 9 Ward Avenue SP15201 | 41 |
| 101-103 Macleay Street SP3586 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 36 |
| 11 Ward Avenue SP14156 | 36 |
| 18 Bayswater Road SP88895 Managed by McCormacks NSW Pty Ltd | 43 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Potts Point with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Springfield Avenue
- 24-30 Springfield Avenue
SP83116 · 108 lots
- 20-22 Springfield Avenue
SP14750 · 53 lots
- 13 Springfield Avenue
SP67245 · 15 lots
- 5 Springfield Avenue
SP10416 · 14 lots
- 12A Springfield Avenue
SP38351 · 13 lots
- 12 Springfield Avenue
SP21921 · 12 lots
- 1 Springfield Avenue
SP15983 · 10 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 building defect dispute found
Structural defect disputes can indicate significant building issues. Research shows these correlate with lower property prices.
1 published court/tribunal decision involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Building defects
1Water ingress, waterproofing, cladding, fire safety, structural damage, rectification claims.
McCullum v The Owners – Strata Plan No 15404; The Owners – Strata Plan No 15404 v McCullum
Building defectREAL PROPERTY – STRATA MANAGEMENT – owners corporation’s strict duty to maintain and repair common property and compensate for damage to lot property -– compulsory strata manager – lot owners’ consent to common property rights by-law - Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) ss 106, 149, 232, 237
Source: NSW Caselaw. Only published decisions are shown. Many disputes are resolved privately or through mediation and will not appear here. This is not a complete record of all disputes involving this strata plan. Categories are auto-classified and may not be 100% accurate.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2025 | Lot 16 | $555,000 |
| 13 June 2025 | Lot 17 | $595,000 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Lot 19 | $550,000 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Lot 37 | $555,000 |
| 19 July 2024 | Lot 17 | $570,000 |
| 5 July 2024 | Lot 5 | $650,000 |
| 20 June 2024 | Lot 31 | $575,000 |
| 6 May 2024 | Lot 6 | $560,000 |
| 6 Sept 2023 | Lot 25 | $475,000 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Lot 19 | $450,000 |
56 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 dwelling
Estimated cost: $44K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-678137
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyRestaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
PAN-545248
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-33021
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-678137) 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
POTTS POINT, NSW 2011
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Kings Cross
274m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
1.4km away · ~18 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
QVB
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Darling Point
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Bus Stops
19 within 500m · 62 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
59
Listings within 200m
$209
Median / Night
13
Commercial Hosts
27
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Urban Retreat in the heart of Potts Point
$206
/night
Chic Retreat in Potts Point
$272
/night
Bright art deco Potts Point apt
$208
/night
Studio Apartment
N/A
Mabel's
$199
/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
Plunkett St 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
- 39
- Year built
- 1980
- LGA
- SYDNEY