AT A GLANCE
3
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
3
Year built
1985
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
1 Buchanan Street is a small 3-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1985 and now about 41 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 1 Buchanan Street (lots 1–3) is part of strata scheme SP30153, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP30153.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 1 Buchanan 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
- SP30153
- Registered
- 1985-10-24
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 3
- Residential
- 3
Building Age
41
years old
Registered 24 October 1985
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Merewether
No published decision names this building. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
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: Merewether has 1,598 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 Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 16 Ridge Street SP20698 | 3 |
| 253 Glebe Road SP37532 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 39 June Street SP11818 | 3 |
| 52 Merewether Street SP111069 | 3 |
| 71 Patrick Street SP20826 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 24 Lingard Street SP36646 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 3 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Buchanan Street
- 6 Buchanan Street
SP39205 · 6 lots
- 19 Buchanan Street
SP54920 · 3 lots
- 47 Buchanan Street
SP60188 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 35 Merewether Street, Merewether
SP18180 · 14 lots
- 35 Railway Street, Merewether
SP19698 · 10 lots
- 14-18 Wilton Street, Merewether
SP19894 · 9 lots
- 92A Janet Street, Merewether
SP54706 · 8 lots
- 23 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP3578 · 7 lots
- 22 Kilgour Avenue, Merewether
SP3596 · 6 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2016 | Lot 3 | $1,045,000 |
| 30 Sept 2009 | Lot 3 | $540,000 |
| 30 July 2004 | Lot 1 | $468,000 |
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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $698K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
Pending LodgementNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
PAN-681079
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision of land, Retaining walls, protection of trees
PAN-82983
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Pools / decks / fencing, Demolition
PAN-103011
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-681079) 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 Newcastle local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Newcastle 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
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 54 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
The Junction PS
primary
Secondary
Newcastle 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
- 3
- Residential
- 3
- Year built
- 1985
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE