AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
Managed by LB Lanolin Pty Ltd. Located in Balmain, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
31 Palmer Street is a small 4-lot residential strata scheme in Balmain, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by LB Lanolin Pty Ltd and is one of 114 strata plans in Balmain (Inner West council area). Every unit at 31 Palmer Street (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP19981, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19981.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 31 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
- SP19981
- Registered
- 1983-04-28
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 28 April 1983
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 |
|---|---|
| 349-351 Darling Street SP55667 Managed by Conti & Co Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 11-15 Ennis Street SP18696 Managed by Peter Clisdell Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 45 Montague Street SP19747 | 4 |
| 14 Grafton Street SP40413 Managed by Strata Master Pty Ltd | 4 |
| 14 Theodore Street SP51773 | 4 |
| 6 Montague Street SP100540 Managed by Exec-Estate Strata Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Balmain with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Palmer Street
- 18 Palmer Street
SP19230 · 15 lots
- 25 Palmer Street
SP40418 · 9 lots
- 66-82 Palmer Street
SP72618 · 7 lots
- 33 Palmer Street
SP65585 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by LB Lanolin Pty Ltd
- 1-15 Barr Street, Balmain
SP54646 · 32 lots
- 100 Reynolds Street, Balmain
SP97702 · 26 lots
- 440 Darling Street, Balmain
SP57382 · 23 lots
- 418 Darling Street, Balmain
SP84522 · 12 lots
- 16 Beattie Street, Balmain
SP88012 · 2 lots
- 7 Conder Street, Burwood
SP97668 · 92 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | Lot 4 | $1,911,000 |
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: $198K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
Deferred CommencementNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-314715
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-31444
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-18622
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-314715) 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
2.1km away · ~26 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
John Street Square Light Rail
1.4km away · ~18 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain
731m away · ~9 min walk
Bus Stops
17 within 500m · 41 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
5
Listings within 200m
$247
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Studio 39
$209
/night
Beautiful Balmain apartment with pool & gym access
$189
/night
Balmain Village Garden House
$285
/night
Harbour View Stylish Apt – Comfort & Top Location
$384
/night
Luxurious 3 Bedroom House close to the city
N/A
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
- 4
- Residential
- 4
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- INNER WEST