78 MERLIN STREET NEUTRAL BAY
AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Neutral Bay, NSW. 433 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1980
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Imagery from Google Street View. Location may be approximate.
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP16328
- Registered
- 1980-12-15
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2089
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
Building Age
45
years old
Registered 15 December 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.
Comparable Buildings in NEUTRAL BAY
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 28 UNDERCLIFF STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP10039 | 4 |
| 86A KURRABA ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP10255 | 4 |
| 108 KURRABA ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP9580 | 4 |
| 105A BEN BOYD ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP9430 | 4 |
| 88 KURRABA ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP10254 | 4 |
| 86 KURRABA ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP10256 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in NEUTRAL BAY with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Development History
Original Construction · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $352K · Assessed by North Sydney Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-279757
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPAN-187602
Development Application
RejectedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-220662
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-279757) 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 North Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in North Sydney LGA are significantly lower 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
NEUTRAL BAY, NSW 2089
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
North Sydney
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Nearest Metro
Victoria Cross
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Neutral Bay
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Bus Stops
7 within 500m · 77 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
3
Listings within 200m
$808
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
The Urban Luxury Stay
$397
/night
La Baia | Luxury Penthouse Neutral Bay
$808
/night
Sun inspired Lux Apt with >160 sqm Garden
$872
/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
Anzac Park PS
primary
Secondary
Mosman 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
- NORTH SYDNEY