AT A GLANCE
24
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Forster, NSW. 580 other strata plans nearby
Lots
24
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
45-49 Head Street is a 24-lot residential strata scheme in Forster, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 581 strata plans in Forster (Mid-Coast council area). Every unit at 45-49 Head Street (lots 1–24) is part of strata scheme SP20778, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP20778.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 45-49 Head 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
- SP20778
- Registered
- 1983-10-12
- LGA
- MID-COAST
- Postcode
- 2428
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 24
- Residential
- 24
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 12 October 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Forster
No published decision names this building. Across Forster, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 581
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: Forster has 2,753 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 Forster suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Forster
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 142-148 Little Street SP80194 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 39-41 Head Street SP76752 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 25 |
| 2 Little Street SP72411 Managed by Alliance Strata Group Pty Ltd | 25 |
| 15-17 Wallis Street SP18357 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 23 |
| 1-5 Beach Street SP60712 Managed by Alliance Strata Group Pty Ltd | 23 |
| 91-95 Macintosh Street SP74719 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 23 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Forster with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Head Street
- 14-18 Head Street
SP76001 · 37 lots
- 50 Head Street
SP103122 · 32 lots
- 21-25 Head Street
SP77595 · 31 lots
- 7 Head Street
SP60088 · 28 lots
- 39-41 Head Street
SP76752 · 25 lots
- 31 Head Street
SP14951 · 18 lots
- 35-37 Head Street
SP18288 · 18 lots
- 1-3 Head Street
SP18020 · 17 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 12 Goldens Road, Forster
SP34606 · 58 lots
- 14-18 Head Street, Forster
SP76001 · 37 lots
- 50 Head Street, Forster
SP103122 · 32 lots
- 39-41 Head Street, Forster
SP76752 · 25 lots
- 15-17 Wallis Street, Forster
SP18357 · 23 lots
- 91-95 Macintosh Street, Forster
SP74719 · 23 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Lot 11 | $800,000 |
| 22 May 2025 | Lot 6 | $605,000 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Lot 4 | $630,000 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Lot 19 | $820,000 |
| 11 May 2023 | Lot 20 | $790,000 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | Lot 13 | $680,000 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | Lot 2 | $617,500 |
| 5 Nov 2021 | Lot 4 | $579,000 |
| 27 Aug 2020 | Lot 9 | $431,000 |
| 2 July 2019 | Lot 24 | $780,000 |
28 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 · 8 storeys · 26 dwellings
Estimated cost: $12.2M · Assessed by Mid-Coast Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
PAN-405751
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-405751) 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.
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
FORSTER, NSW 2428
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Bus Stops
12 within 500m · 32 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
Forster PS
primary
Secondary
GLC Forster
high coed
GLC Snr C
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
- 24
- Residential
- 24
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- MID-COAST