AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
Managed by South Coast Strata Management Pty Ltd. Located in Merimbula, NSW. 225 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
1988
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
53 Ocean Drive is a 9-lot residential strata scheme in Merimbula, registered in 1988 and now about 38 years old. It is managed by South Coast Strata Management Pty Ltd and is one of 226 strata plans in Merimbula (Bega Valley council area). Every unit at 53 Ocean Drive (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP33729, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP33729.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 53 Ocean Drive, 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
- SP33729
- Registered
- 1988-10-11
- LGA
- BEGA VALLEY
- Postcode
- 2548
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 3
Building Age
38
years old
Registered 11 October 1988
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1211825
Last AGM: 31 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
12 Sept 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Merimbula
No published decision names this building. Across Merimbula, 1 decision names a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 226
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: Merimbula has 1,353 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 Merimbula suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merimbula
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 55 Ocean Drive SP36088 | 9 |
| 1-3 Ocean Drive SP40624 | 9 |
| 1 Marine Parade SP19061 Managed by Essential Strata Management Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 88 Main Street SP15988 | 9 |
| 15 Short Street SP30164 Managed by South Coast Strata Management Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 20 Elizabeth Street SP65930 | 9 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merimbula with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ocean Drive
- 57-59 Ocean Drive
SP32191 · 13 lots
- 61 Ocean Drive
SP40029 · 12 lots
- 37 Ocean Drive
SP18266 · 9 lots
- 55 Ocean Drive
SP36088 · 9 lots
- 1-3 Ocean Drive
SP40624 · 9 lots
- 4-6 Ocean Drive
SP13604 · 8 lots
- 27 Ocean Drive
SP70562 · 8 lots
- 59A Ocean Drive
SP75724 · 8 lots
More buildings managed by South Coast Strata Management Pty Ltd
- 1 Dunns Lane, Merimbula
SP35462 · 31 lots
- 43 Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula
SP42349 · 24 lots
- 131 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula
SP40599 · 19 lots
- 40 Main Street, Merimbula
SP32511 · 12 lots
- 42 Main Street, Merimbula
SP80270 · 10 lots
- 15 Short Street, Merimbula
SP30164 · 9 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2025 | Lot 1 | $945,000 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Lot 8 | $530,000 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | Lot 9 | $455,000 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Lot 7 | $442,000 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | Lot 3 | $250,000 |
| 22 Sept 2020 | Lot 6 | $176,000 |
| 13 June 2018 | Lot 5 | $187,000 |
| 12 Oct 2015 | Lot 8 | $190,000 |
| 16 June 2011 | Lot 8 | $185,000 |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Lot 2 | $165,000 |
15 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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $3.9M · Assessed by Bega Valley Shire Council
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-662963
Development Application
Pending LodgementNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-657054
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-662963) 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 Bega Valley local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Bega Valley LGA are 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
MERIMBULA, NSW 2548
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: F
Very limited public transport access
Bus Stops
4 within 500m · 9 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
Merimbula PS
primary
Secondary
Eden Marine HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
South Coast Strata Management Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 1211825
- Last AGM
- July 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 3
- Year built
- 1988
- LGA
- BEGA VALLEY