AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1982
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
76 Memorial Drive is a small 4-lot residential strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 1982 and now about 44 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 76 Memorial Drive (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP18770, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP18770.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 76 Memorial Drive, 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
- SP18770
- Registered
- 1982-06-23
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
Building Age
44
years old
Registered 23 June 1982
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
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 |
|---|---|
| 23 Parkway Avenue SP22152 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 4 |
| 20 Tooke Street SP15954 | 4 |
| 23 Light Street SP10126 | 4 |
| 7 Greenslope Street SP105128 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 180 Brooks Street SP12686 | 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 Memorial Drive
- 86 Memorial Drive
SP469 · 6 lots
- 106 Memorial Drive
SP35064 · 6 lots
- 104 Memorial Drive
SP18472 · 5 lots
- 102 Memorial Drive
SP70391 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 40 Parkway Avenue, Bar Beach
SP33214 · 8 lots
- 41 Wrightson Avenue, Bar Beach
SP41622 · 4 lots
- 343-357 Pitt Street, Sydney
SP55792 · 600 lots
- 330 Church Street, Parramatta
SP94469 · 376 lots
- 28 Harbour Street, Sydney
SP61667 · 369 lots
- 400 Wattle Street, Ultimo
SP57895 · 337 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2023 | Lot 1 | $2,150,000 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | Lot 2 | $290,000 |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Lot 1 | $522,500 |
| 3 Nov 2008 | Lot 4 | $416,000 |
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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $550K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-77951
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-608786
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-442467
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-77951) 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
2.0km away · ~24 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.7km away · ~22 min walk
Bus Stops
11 within 500m · 33 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.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
- Year built
- 1982
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE