AT A GLANCE
3
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd. Located in New Lambton, NSW. 151 other strata plans nearby
Lots
3
Year built
1987
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
38 Portland Place is a small 3-lot residential strata scheme in New Lambton, registered in 1987 and now about 39 years old. It is managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd and is one of 152 strata plans in New Lambton (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 38 Portland Place (lots 1–3) is part of strata scheme SP32116, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP32116.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 38 Portland Place, 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
- SP32116
- Registered
- 1987-07-14
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2305
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 3
- Residential
- 3
Building Age
39
years old
Registered 14 July 1987
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1455720
Last AGM: 21 November 2024
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
23 Dec 2024
Status
active
Disputes in New Lambton
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in New Lambton — including this building. That is not the same as no disputes: most strata disputes settle or are decided without a published judgment, and only decisions that name a plan number can be matched to a building at all.
Comparable Buildings in New Lambton
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 43 Cromwell Street SP57481 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 58 Russell Road SP64752 Managed by Larlacol Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 162 St James Road SP35128 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 3 |
| 68 Kings Road SP45809 | 3 |
| 197 Lambton Road SP64642 Managed by Townhouse Strata Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 25 Baker Street SP68066 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 3 |
Comparables are other strata plans in New Lambton with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Portland Place
- 16 Portland Place
SP42252 · 4 lots
- 44 Portland Place
SP68676 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd
- 60 Mackie Avenue, New Lambton
SP43503 · 27 lots
- 26 Railway Road, New Lambton
SP2880 · 10 lots
- 175 Kings Road, New Lambton
SP81095 · 4 lots
- 2 Warren Road, Warnervale
SP100234 · 92 lots
- 8 Concord Street, Boolaroo
SP92473 · 88 lots
- 8 Spit Island Close, Mayfield West
SP105582 · 76 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2022 | Lot 2 | $625,000 |
| 15 Oct 2016 | Lot 3 | $422,500 |
| 5 Feb 2010 | Lot 1 | $370,000 |
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: $1.4M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-625203
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-625203) 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
NEW LAMBTON, NSW 2305
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Adamstown
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 74 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
New Lambton PS
primary
Secondary
Lambton 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
- 1987
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE