AT A GLANCE
25
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd. Located in Summer Hill, NSW. 148 other strata plans nearby
Lots
25
Year built
1965
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
5A Gower Street is a 25-lot residential strata scheme in Summer Hill, registered in 1965 and now about 60 years old. It is managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd and is one of 149 strata plans in Summer Hill (Inner West council area). Every unit at 5A Gower Street (lots 1–25) is part of strata scheme SP1808, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP1808.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 5A Gower 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
- SP1808
- Registered
- 1965-11-18
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2130
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 25
- Residential
- 24
- Utility
- 1
Building Age
60
years old
Registered 18 November 1965
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 192382
Last AGM: 18 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
12 Dec 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Summer Hill
No published decision names this building. Across Summer Hill, 3 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 149
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: Summer Hill has 2,087 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 Summer Hill suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Summer Hill
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 91-91A Smith Street SP60881 Managed by O'Connors Strata & Property Specialists Pty. Ltd. | 24 |
| 40 Junction Road SP13656 | 27 |
| 100-102 Carlton Crescent SP71214 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 23 |
| 55 Grosvenor Crescent SP1366 Managed by Owners Corporate Management Services P/L | 22 |
| 20 Gower Street SP364 Managed by Peter Clisdell Pty Ltd | 22 |
| 6-8 Gower Street SP11241 | 21 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Summer Hill with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Gower Street
- 28 Gower Street
SP89767 · 78 lots
- 23-25 Gower Street
SP377 · 42 lots
- 5B Gower Street
SP1909 · 34 lots
- 20 Gower Street
SP364 · 22 lots
- 6-8 Gower Street
SP11241 · 21 lots
- 3A Gower Street
SP1490 · 18 lots
- 3 Gower Street
SP6518 · 18 lots
- 1 Gower Street
SP9566 · 16 lots
More buildings managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd
- 21 Atkinson Street, Liverpool
SP99623 · 135 lots
- 142 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP21897 · 102 lots
- 132 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP18434 · 84 lots
- 144 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP20796 · 76 lots
- 27 Waratah Crescent, Macquarie Fields
SP18595 · 60 lots
- 19 Stuart Street, Concord West
SP2983 · 58 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Lot 8 | $825,000 |
| 2 June 2022 | Lot 9 | $750,000 |
| 23 Mar 2022 | Lot 15 | $600,000 |
| 26 Mar 2020 | Lot 1 | $735,000 |
| 28 June 2017 | Lot 9 | $610,000 |
| 24 May 2016 | Lot 14 | $650,000 |
| 28 July 2015 | Lot 3 | $650,000 |
| 13 Dec 2007 | Lot 18 | $306,000 |
| 11 May 2004 | Lot 3 | $296,000 |
| 8 Nov 2003 | Lot 2 | $370,000 |
11 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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $900K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Pools / decks / fencing
PAN-17133
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-491584
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
PAN-426995
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-17133) 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 Inner West local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Inner West LGA are similar to 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
SUMMER HILL, NSW 2130
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Summer Hill
198m away · ~2 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Taverners Hill Light Rail
585m away · ~7 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 58 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
Haberfield PS
primary
Secondary
Ashfield BHS
high boys
Burwood GHS
high girls
Concord 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
Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 192382
- Last AGM
- Nov 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 25
- Residential
- 24
- Utility
- 1
- Year built
- 1965
- LGA
- INNER WEST