AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Chatswood, NSW. 258 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1982
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
20 Thomas Street is a small 4-lot residential strata scheme in Chatswood, registered in 1982 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 259 strata plans in Chatswood (Willoughby council area). Every unit at 20 Thomas Street (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP19539, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19539.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 20 Thomas 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
- SP19539
- Registered
- 1982-12-01
- LGA
- WILLOUGHBY
- Postcode
- 2067
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 1 December 1982
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Chatswood
No published decision names this building. Across Chatswood, 11 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 8 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 4
- Court
- 7
- Buildings involved
- 8 of 259
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.32 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Chatswood suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Chatswood
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 45 Archer Street SP97641 | 4 |
| 628 Pacific Highway SP1457 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 140 Victoria Avenue SP11420 | 4 |
| 142 Victoria Avenue SP10926 | 4 |
| 12 Whitton Road SP99261 Managed by Universe Strata Services Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 774 Pacific Highway SP18984 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Chatswood with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Thomas Street
- 12 Thomas Street
SP22904 · 21 lots
- 6-8 Thomas Street
SP73780 · 16 lots
- 22 Thomas Street
SP19951 · 6 lots
- 24 Thomas Street
SP71519 · 5 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 2B Help Street, Chatswood
SP65600 · 251 lots
- 47 Neridah Street, Chatswood
SP21982 · 95 lots
- 7 Help Street, Chatswood
SP33531 · 46 lots
- 11-19 View Street, Chatswood
SP32561 · 24 lots
- 268 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
SP2133 · 12 lots
- 782-786 Pacific Highway, Chatswood
SP2778 · 12 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 2021 | Lot 3 | $6,400,000 |
| 3 Dec 2020 | Lot 1 | $2,200,000 |
| 1 Dec 2020 | Lot 2 | $1,450,000 |
| 5 June 2019 | Lot 3 | $424,125 |
| 7 Oct 2016 | Lot 3 | $1,200,000 |
| 5 June 2013 | Lot 2 | $290,000 |
| 7 Nov 2012 | Lot 1 | $401,100 |
| 24 June 2008 | Lot 3 | $290,000 |
| 24 Dec 2004 | Lot 4 | $103,580 |
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 · 1 storey · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $10K · Assessed by Willoughby City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyHealth services facilities, Change of use
PAN-119635
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbySignage, Health services facilities, Change of use
PAN-116834
Modification Application
WithdrawnNearbyChange of use
PAN-292056
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-119635) 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 Willoughby local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Willoughby LGA are lower 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
CHATSWOOD, NSW 2067
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Chatswood
186m away · ~2 min walk
Bus Stops
23 within 500m · 76 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
17
Listings within 200m
$177
Median / Night
4
Commercial Hosts
4
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Chatwood 1 Bedroom
$190
/night
Comfortable 2-br Chatswood Pad with free parking
$277
/night
Oversized Executive One bedroom
$115
/night
Lovely Studio Apartment in Chatswood
$148
/night
Lovely 1 Bedroom in Chatswood
$187
/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
Chatswood PS
primary
Secondary
Chatswood 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
- WILLOUGHBY