AT A GLANCE
12
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Rose Bay, NSW. 426 other strata plans nearby
Lots
12
Year built
1966
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
453 Old South Head Road is a 12-lot residential strata scheme in Rose Bay, registered in 1966 and now about 60 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 427 strata plans in Rose Bay (Waverley council area). Every unit at 453 Old South Head Road (lots 1–12) is part of strata scheme SP2096, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP2096.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 453 Old South Head Road, 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
- SP2096
- Registered
- 1966-04-14
- LGA
- WAVERLEY
- Postcode
- 2029
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 12
- Residential
- 12
Building Age
60
years old
Registered 14 April 1966
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 17 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
8 Oct 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Rose Bay
No published decision names this building. Across Rose Bay, 16 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 8 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 14
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 8 of 427
- Per 1,000 lots
- 4.84 (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 Rose Bay suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Rose Bay
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 22 Balfour Road SP12045 | 12 |
| 24 Balfour Road SP12036 | 12 |
| 2 Iluka Street SP8848 | 12 |
| 4 Iluka Street SP11136 | 12 |
| 1 Iluka Street SP8652 | 12 |
| 3 Elanora Street SP12073 | 12 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Rose Bay with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Old South Head Road
- 698-704 Old South Head Road
SP75997 · 35 lots
- 505-509 Old South Head Road
SP40328 · 32 lots
- 435-437 Old South Head Road
SP4246 · 26 lots
- 575 Old South Head Road
SP106941 · 26 lots
- 459 Old South Head Road
SP3406 · 24 lots
- 481 Old South Head Road
SP81645 · 23 lots
- 678-680 Old South Head Road
SP14073 · 22 lots
- 473-479 Old South Head Road
SP69336 · 20 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 505-509 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
SP40328 · 32 lots
- 481 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
SP81645 · 23 lots
- 23 Balfour Road, Rose Bay
SP3432 · 14 lots
- 13 Manion Avenue, Rose Bay
SP4004 · 12 lots
- 745-749 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
SP45800 · 12 lots
- 551 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
SP1729 · 8 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2021 | Lot 10 | $980,000 |
| 27 Nov 2014 | Lot 12 | $675,000 |
| 13 Dec 2010 | Lot 10 | $525,000 |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Lot 10 | $406,500 |
| 25 Aug 2006 | Lot 5 | $400,000 |
| 19 Sept 2005 | Lot 8 | $395,000 |
| 5 Aug 2003 | Lot 12 | $435,000 |
| 22 Feb 2002 | Lot 9 | $350,000 |
| 12 Dec 2001 | Lot 8 | $360,000 |
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 · 5 storeys · 50 dwellings
Estimated cost: $47.1M · Assessed by Waverley Council
Development Application
Additional Information RequestedNearbyDemolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
PAN-434685
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-484770
Development Application
DeterminedNearbySemi-attached dwelling, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-308748
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-434685) 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 Waverley local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Waverley 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
ROSE BAY, NSW 2029
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Bondi Junction
2.6km away · ~33 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Rose Bay
1.1km away · ~14 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 60 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
6
Listings within 200m
$211
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
4
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Sunny Rose Bay pad with spacious garden + Hot tub
$815
/night
2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Rose Bay apartment
$80
/night
Zen 2brm retreat with yoga space x office 🧘🏻♂️🏄🏽♂️👩🏼💻
$450
/night
Lovely small 1 bedroom rental unit in Rose Bay
N/A
Rose Bay Haven
$211
/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
Rose Bay PS
primary
Secondary
Rose Bay SC
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
- 12
- Residential
- 12
- Year built
- 1966
- LGA
- WAVERLEY