AT A GLANCE
10
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
10
Year built
1981
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
125 Brooks Street is a 10-lot strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1981 and now about 45 years old. It is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 125 Brooks Street (lots 1–10) is part of strata scheme SP17399, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP17399.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 125 Brooks 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
- SP17399
- Registered
- 1981-09-14
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 10
Building Age
45
years old
Registered 14 September 1981
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 |
|---|---|
| 1A Wrightson Avenue SP87910 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 8 |
| 129 Brooks Street SP83625 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 8 |
| 15A Wrightson Avenue SP11544 | 8 |
| 40 Parkway Avenue SP33214 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 131 Brooks Street SP84467 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 13 |
| 301 Darby Street SP53977 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 13 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Brooks Street
- 131 Brooks Street
SP84467 · 13 lots
- 129 Brooks Street
SP83625 · 8 lots
- 123 Brooks Street
SP86442 · 6 lots
- 180 Brooks Street
SP12686 · 4 lots
- 171 Brooks Street
SP12855 · 4 lots
- 139 Brooks Street
SP71952 · 2 lots
- 178 Brooks Street
SP81057 · 2 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Lot 3 | $800,000 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Lot 9 | $650,000 |
| 22 Dec 2017 | Lot 9 | $620,000 |
| 21 May 2013 | Lot 3 | $395,000 |
| 16 May 2013 | Lot 9 | $395,000 |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Lot 1 | $2,400,000 |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Lot 2 | $1,600,000 |
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: $711K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-149394
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
PAN-370594
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDual occupancy, Pools / decks / fencing, Demolition, Subdivision of land, Retaining walls, protection of trees
PAN-259205
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-149394) 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
1.6km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
977m away · ~12 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Bus Stops
15 within 500m · 44 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
- 10
- Year built
- 1981
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE