AT A GLANCE
15
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd. Located in Balmain, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
15
Year built
1982
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
18 Palmer Street is a 15-lot residential strata scheme in Balmain, registered in 1982 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd and is one of 114 strata plans in Balmain (Inner West council area). Every unit at 18 Palmer Street (lots 1–15) is part of strata scheme SP19230, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19230.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 18 Palmer 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
- SP19230
- Registered
- 1982-12-17
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 15
- Residential
- 15
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 17 December 1982
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Balmain
No published decision names this building. Across Balmain, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 114
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: Balmain has 1,947 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 Balmain suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Balmain
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1 Glassop Street SP14057 | 16 |
| 19 Glassop Street SP10262 | 16 |
| 75 Glassop Street SP13930 | 16 |
| 430-432 Darling Street SP51011 Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd | 14 |
| 383 Darling Street SP99379 Managed by Network Strata Services Pty Limited | 14 |
| 15 King Street SP21630 Managed by Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd | 17 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Balmain with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Palmer Street
- 25 Palmer Street
SP40418 · 9 lots
- 66-82 Palmer Street
SP72618 · 7 lots
- 31 Palmer Street
SP19981 · 4 lots
- 33 Palmer Street
SP65585 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd
- 1 Spencer Street, Fairfield
SP74638 · 102 lots
- 2B Mona Road, Darling Point
SP49621 · 48 lots
- 5 Birdwood Avenue, Lane Cove
SP93152 · 48 lots
- 272 Flood Street, Leichhardt
SP53128 · 38 lots
- 640-650 Pacific Highway, Chatswood
SP81771 · 36 lots
- 124-126 Parramatta Road, Camperdown
SP71626 · 33 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2026 | Lot 11 | $2,110,000 |
| 19 May 2022 | Lot 8 | $1,572,000 |
| 2 Sept 2021 | Lot 11 | $1,825,000 |
| 2 Sept 2021 | Lot 14 | $1,480,000 |
| 27 Mar 2021 | Lot 10 | $1,615,000 |
| 26 Aug 2020 | Lot 12 | $1,340,000 |
| 6 Feb 2019 | Lot 1 | $500,000 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | Lot 3 | $1,000,000 |
| 20 Oct 2018 | Lot 12 | $1,230,000 |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Lot 8 | $1,270,000 |
24 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 · 3 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $527K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-68488
Development Application
RejectedNearbyMulti-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
PAN-631879
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
PAN-625113
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-68488) 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
BALMAIN, NSW 2041
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Wynyard
2.5km away · ~31 min walk
Nearest Metro
Barangaroo
2.0km away · ~25 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
John Street Square Light Rail
1.4km away · ~18 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain
649m away · ~8 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 42 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
4
Listings within 200m
$209
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Studio 39
$209
/night
Luxurious 3 Bedroom House close to the city
N/A
Harbour View Stylish Apt – Comfort & Top Location
$384
/night
Beautiful Balmain apartment with pool & gym access
$189
/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
Balmain PS
primary
Secondary
SSC Balmain
high coed
SSC Blackwattle Bay
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
- 15
- Residential
- 15
- Year built
- 1982
- LGA
- INNER WEST