AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1982
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
33 Hopkins Street is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1982 and now about 44 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 33 Hopkins Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP19377, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19377.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 33 Hopkins 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
- SP19377
- Registered
- 1982-10-14
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
44
years old
Registered 14 October 1982
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
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 |
|---|---|
| 32 Selwyn Street SP52759 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 5 |
| 92 Curry Street SP63131 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 62 Selwyn Street SP16560 | 5 |
| 13-15 Selwyn Street SP34075 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 5-7 Hall Street SP9381 | 5 |
| 19 Wilton Street SP72981 Managed by The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Hopkins Street
- 27 Hopkins Street
SP40687 · 16 lots
- 5 Hopkins Street
SP49518 · 6 lots
- 16 Hopkins Street
SP20735 · 2 lots
- 19 Hopkins Street
SP49417 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 30 Berner Street, Merewether
SP22808 · 18 lots
- 216 Union Street, Merewether
SP20882 · 17 lots
- 45-49 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP33151 · 16 lots
- 37 Llewellyn Street, Merewether
SP105507 · 13 lots
- 22 Llewellyn Street, Merewether
SP35587 · 11 lots
- 15 Mary Street, Merewether
SP94287 · 10 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2022 | Lot 1 | $550,000 |
| 16 Mar 2018 | Lot 1 | $400,000 |
| 26 Nov 2010 | Lot 1 | $249,950 |
| 21 Apr 2009 | Lot 5 | $225,000 |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Lot 4 | $172,000 |
| 21 May 2005 | Lot 5 | $176,500 |
| 5 Apr 2004 | Lot 2 | $120,000 |
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 dwellings
Estimated cost: $1.6M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
PAN-572508
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-543558
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-327834
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-572508) 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: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Bus Stops
32 within 500m · 79 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
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 1982
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE