AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1980
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
20 Tooke Street is a small 4-lot strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1980 and now about 46 years old. It is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 20 Tooke Street (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP15954, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP15954.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 20 Tooke 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
- SP15954
- Registered
- 1980-09-23
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
Building Age
46
years old
Registered 23 September 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 Greenslope Street SP105128 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 180 Brooks Street SP12686 | 4 |
| 23 Light Street SP10126 | 4 |
| 76 Memorial Drive SP18770 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 23 Parkway Avenue SP22152 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 4 |
| 41 Wrightson Avenue SP41622 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Tooke Street
- 6 Tooke Street
SP9251 · 5 lots
- 5 Tooke Street
SP54627 · 2 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | Lot 1 | $3,368,750 |
| 26 June 2021 | Lot 1 | $2,900,000 |
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 · 3 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $1.2M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Pools / decks / fencing, Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-333689
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-511269
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-485756
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-333689) 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
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
1.1km away · ~14 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 41 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
Newcastle EPS
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
- 4
- Year built
- 1980
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE