AT A GLANCE
7
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd. Located in Merrylands, NSW. 310 other strata plans nearby
Lots
7
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
8 McFarlane Street is a 7-lot commercial strata scheme in Merrylands, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd and is one of 311 strata plans in Merrylands (Cumberland council area). Every lot at 8 McFarlane Street (lots 1–7) is part of strata scheme SP20705, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP20705.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 8 McFarlane 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
- SP20705
- Registered
- 1983-10-27
- LGA
- CUMBERLAND
- Postcode
- 2160
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 7
- Commercial
- 7
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 27 October 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Merrylands
No published decision names this building. Across Merrylands, 4 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 311
- Per 1,000 lots
- 0.74 (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 Merrylands suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merrylands
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 12-16 Bradman Street SP73551 Managed by Strathfield Partners Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 71-73 Lavinia Street SP74567 Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 24 Birmingham Street SP56234 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 7-9 Charlotte Street SP63950 Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 1-3 Willara Avenue SP62955 Managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd | 7 |
| 158-160 Railway Terrace SP81396 Managed by M & M Prospect Pty Ltd | 7 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merrylands with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on McFarlane Street
- 20 McFarlane Street
SP54283 · 8 lots
- 18 McFarlane Street
SP18367 · 4 lots
More buildings managed by Starr and Duggan (Real Estate) Pty Ltd
- 36-38 Addlestone Road, Merrylands
SP50551 · 26 lots
- 14-20 Birmingham Street, Merrylands
SP40094 · 24 lots
- 18-24 Oxford Street, Merrylands
SP20065 · 23 lots
- 529 Merrylands Road, Merrylands
SP58010 · 20 lots
- 3-7 Burford Street, Merrylands
SP61097 · 20 lots
- 30-34 Manchester Street, Merrylands
SP39270 · 18 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2021 | Lot 6 | $510,000 |
| 17 Sept 2020 | Lot 7 | $475,000 |
| 1 July 2014 | Lot 6 | $310,000 |
| 1 July 2011 | Lot 7 | $310,000 |
| 15 June 2011 | Lot 1 | $375,000 |
| 23 Aug 2007 | Lot 5 | $144,000 |
| 27 June 2005 | Lot 2 | $281,250 |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Lot 2 | $281,250 |
| 19 Dec 2003 | Lot 6 | $180,000 |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Lot 1 | $195,000 |
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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $15K · Assessed by Cumberland Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to commercial development
PAN-104778
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-104778) 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 Cumberland local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Cumberland 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
MERRYLANDS, NSW 2160
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Merrylands
208m away · ~3 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 86 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
1
Listings within 200m
$221
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
JK Family
$221
/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
Hilltop Rd PS
primary
Secondary
Arthur Phillip 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
- 7
- Commercial
- 7
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- CUMBERLAND