AT A GLANCE
134
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Strata Central Pty Ltd. Located in Surry Hills, NSW. 215 other strata plans nearby
Lots
134
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
251-263 Goulburn Street is a large 134-lot residential strata scheme in Surry Hills, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by Strata Central Pty Ltd and is one of 216 strata plans in Surry Hills (Sydney council area). Every unit at 251-263 Goulburn Street (lots 1–134) is part of strata scheme SP20211, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 4 NCAT tribunal decisions name SP20211.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 251-263 Goulburn 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
- SP20211
- Registered
- 1983-05-12
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 134
- Residential
- 64
- Utility
- 70
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 12 May 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Surry Hills
This building is named in 4 published decisions. Across Surry Hills, 20 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 14
- Court
- 6
- Buildings involved
- 9 of 216
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.57 (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 Surry Hills suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Surry Hills
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 105-113 Campbell Street SP60285 Managed by The Strata Collective Pty Ltd | 139 |
| 8 Cooper Street SP63860 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 143 |
| 508-528 Riley Street SP60613 Managed by The Strata Collective Pty Ltd | 122 |
| 200-218 Goulburn Street SP86335 Managed by Metro Asset Management Pty Ltd | 122 |
| 446-458 Elizabeth Street SP44070 Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd | 121 |
| 156-160 Goulburn Street SP19688 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 116 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Surry Hills with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Goulburn Street
- 200-218 Goulburn Street
SP86335 · 122 lots
- 156-160 Goulburn Street
SP19688 · 116 lots
- 133 Goulburn Street
SP61162 · 113 lots
- 174-182 Goulburn Street
SP62976 · 108 lots
- 168-172 Goulburn Street
SP45589 · 75 lots
- 162-166 Goulburn Street
SP46331 · 61 lots
More buildings managed by Strata Central Pty Ltd
- 145-151 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
SP64377 · 37 lots
- 426 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
SP62626 · 27 lots
- 185-211 Liverpool Street, Sydney
SP21702 · 481 lots
- 71-85 Spring Street, Bondi Junction
SP30695 · 283 lots
- 1 Boomerang Place, Woolloomooloo
SP18851 · 269 lots
- 2A Hollywood Avenue, Bondi Junction
SP50442 · 189 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 building defect dispute found
Structural defect disputes can indicate significant building issues. Research shows these correlate with lower property prices.
4 published court/tribunal decisions involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Building defects
1Water ingress, waterproofing, cladding, fire safety, structural damage, rectification claims.
The Owners – Strata Plan SP20211 v Rosenthal; Rosenthal v The Owners – Strata Plan SP20211
Building defectAPPEAL – strata scheme – obligation to maintain and repair common property – unauthorised structures – whether lot property or common property – interpretation of special by-laws – whether reversal of onus of proof - damages for breach of statutory duty COSTS – whether special circumstances
Management & governance disputes
1Strata manager or committee conduct, meetings and voting, records, insurance, compulsory appointment of a manager.
Rosenthal v The Owners - Strata Plan No. 20211
Management disputeLAND LAW —Strata title — Renewal of Appeal Panel Work Orders — Compulsory Appointment of Strata Manager to implement Work Orders — Appointment of persons under General Order making powers to implement Work Orders
Other decisions
2Procedural rulings (costs, stays, extensions of time) and matters outside strata law.
Rosenthal v The Owners – Strata Plan No 20211
OtherJUDGMENTS AND ORDERS – Consent order – meaning of order – interim or final order – admissibility of extrinsic evidence ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – procedural fairness – order made without submissions from parties and without providing parties with an opportunity to be heard
The Owners – Strata Plan 20211 v Rosenthal; Rosenthal v The Owners – Strata Plan SP 20211
OtherCOSTS - whether special circumstances warranting an order for costs – whether refusal of offer of settlement constitutes special circumstances
Source: NSW Caselaw. Only published decisions are shown. Many disputes are resolved privately or through mediation and will not appear here. This is not a complete record of all disputes involving this strata plan. Categories are auto-classified and may not be 100% accurate.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | Lot 84 | $1,200,000 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Lot 27 | $685,000 |
| 20 Sept 2025 | Lot 53 | $1,090,000 |
| 17 Sept 2025 | Lot 38 | $1,098,000 |
| 3 Sept 2025 | Lot 51 | $730,000 |
| 27 June 2025 | Lot 4 | $1,150,000 |
| 12 June 2025 | Lot 16 | $1,100,000 |
| 9 May 2025 | Lot 63 | $2,600,000 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Lot 26 | $1,190,000 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Lot 41 | $1,250,000 |
87 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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $93K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedResidential flat building, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
PAN-627886
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-34332
Development Application
DeterminedAlterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential Accommodation
PAN-513914
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-627886) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney 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
SURRY HILLS, NSW 2010
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Museum
632m away · ~8 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
923m away · ~12 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Capitol Square Light Rail
799m away · ~10 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Pyrmont Bay
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
30 within 500m · 97 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
50
Listings within 200m
$244
Median / Night
14
Commercial Hosts
21
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Alta - Two Bed One Bath Apartment
$413
/night
The Soho Loft- City Escape in Surry Hills
N/A
Surry Hills Charm: Foodie Spot by Oxford St
$239
/night
Room in 1920s Art Deco Apartment
N/A
Cosy and Design 1 Bedroom Apartment in Surry Hills
$143
/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
Crown St PS
primary
Secondary
Inner Sydney 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
- 134
- Residential
- 64
- Utility
- 70
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- SYDNEY