AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
1982
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
2 Hillcrest Road is a small 2-lot strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1982 and now about 44 years old. It is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every lot at 2 Hillcrest Road (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP18732, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP18732.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 2 Hillcrest Road, 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
- SP18732
- Registered
- 1982-06-11
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
Building Age
44
years old
Registered 11 June 1982
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 Merewether
No published decision names this building. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
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: Merewether has 1,598 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 Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1 Rose Street SP42958 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 2 |
| 75 Patrick Street SP35293 | 2 |
| 104 Mitchell Street SP33327 | 2 |
| 27 Morgan Street SP34596 | 2 |
| 16 Hopkins Street SP20735 | 2 |
| 31 Frederick Street SP36152 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Development History
Original Construction · 4 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $950K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-67169
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
PAN-450541
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-396338
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-67169) 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
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Bus Stops
16 within 500m · 36 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
The Junction PS
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
- 2
- Year built
- 1982
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE