AT A GLANCE
36
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Manly, NSW. 604 other strata plans nearby
Lots
36
Year built
1966
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
81 West Esplanade is a 36-lot residential strata scheme in Manly, registered in 1966 and now about 60 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 605 strata plans in Manly (Northern Beaches council area). Every unit at 81 West Esplanade (lots 1–36) is part of strata scheme SP2174, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP2174.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 81 West Esplanade, 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
- SP2174
- Registered
- 1966-07-05
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES
- Postcode
- 2095
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 36
- Residential
- 36
Building Age
60
years old
Registered 5 July 1966
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 25 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
17 Oct 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Manly
No published decision names this building. Across Manly, 15 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 14 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 10
- Court
- 5
- Buildings involved
- 14 of 605
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.01 (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 Manly suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Manly
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 2-4 Wentworth Street SP76072 Managed by Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd | 36 |
| 4 Ashburner Street SP3471 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 36 |
| 29 East Esplanade SP10608 | 35 |
| 129 Bower Street SP6692 | 38 |
| 2 West Promenade SP100628 Managed by Responsive Strata Management Pty Ltd | 38 |
| 17 Balgowlah Road SP34930 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 34 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Manly with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on West Esplanade
- 54-68 West Esplanade
SP53211 · 145 lots
- 91 West Esplanade
SP1760 · 54 lots
- 95 West Esplanade
SP63607 · 32 lots
- 85 West Esplanade
SP4488 · 30 lots
- 75-76 West Esplanade
SP53663 · 15 lots
- 83 West Esplanade
SP5904 · 14 lots
- 77-78 West Esplanade
SP70786 · 12 lots
- 87 West Esplanade
SP7322 · 9 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 2-8 Darley Road, Manly
SP61591 · 59 lots
- 51 Ashburner Street, Manly
SP2398 · 44 lots
- 26 Whistler Street, Manly
SP101407 · 41 lots
- 4 Ashburner Street, Manly
SP3471 · 36 lots
- 22 Darley Road, Manly
SP32861 · 34 lots
- 17 Balgowlah Road, Manly
SP34930 · 34 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2024 | Lot 11 | $3,235,000 |
| 21 Sept 2021 | Lot 5 | $3,600,000 |
| 28 Nov 2020 | Lot 18 | $1,905,000 |
| 28 Nov 2020 | Lot 6 | $1,300,000 |
| 17 Oct 2015 | Lot 15 | $1,750,000 |
| 10 Sept 2015 | Lot 6 | $922,500 |
| 21 Aug 2015 | Lot 26 | $1,500,000 |
| 15 Nov 2014 | Lot 8 | $760,000 |
| 9 Sept 2013 | Lot 4 | $705,000 |
| 17 May 2013 | Lot 32 | $825,000 |
13 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 · 3 storeys · 8 dwellings
Estimated cost: $188K · Assessed by Northern Beaches Council
Development Application
DeterminedOther
PAN-289351
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-275633
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-175285
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-289351) 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 Northern Beaches local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Northern Beaches LGA are significantly lower 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
MANLY, NSW 2095
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Ferry
Manly
237m away · ~3 min walk
Bus Stops
31 within 500m · 69 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
$354
Median / Night
4
Commercial Hosts
29
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Stylish Manly Beach Apartment with Free Parking
$569
/night
Luxury 3-bed penthouse, with stunning ocean views
$961
/night
The Hidden Gem Townhouse - Prime Location in Manly
$710
/night
Manly Harbourside apartment
N/A
“Coastal Amore” Harbourside Luxe
$1215
/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
Manly Village PS
primary
Secondary
NBSC Balgowlah Boys
high boys
NBSC Freshwater Snr
high coed
NBSC Mackellar Girls
high girls
The Forest 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
- 36
- Residential
- 36
- Year built
- 1966
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES