AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Newtown, NSW. 136 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
1993
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
196-198 King Street is a small 2-lot strata scheme in Newtown, registered in 1993 and now about 33 years old. It is one of 137 strata plans in Newtown (Sydney council area). Every lot at 196-198 King Street (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP44619, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP44619.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 196-198 King 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
- SP44619
- Registered
- 1993-08-27
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2042
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
Building Age
33
years old
Registered 27 August 1993
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
No manager information available for this plan. This may be a self-managed strata or the data hasn't been recorded.
Disputes in Newtown
No published decision names this building. Across Newtown, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 0
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 137
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: Newtown has 2,898 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 Newtown suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newtown
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 158 Station Street SP85515 | 2 |
| 208 Church Street SP36604 | 2 |
| 30 Hordern Street SP42675 | 2 |
| 16 Wells Street SP74176 | 2 |
| 211 Wilson Street SP18619 | 2 |
| 8 Alice Lane SP87528 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newtown with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on King Street
- 88 King Street
SP44724 · 121 lots
- 90-122 King Street
SP56966 · 104 lots
- 546-562 King Street
SP52555 · 73 lots
- 53-55 King Street
SP61354 · 49 lots
- 493 King Street
SP52275 · 40 lots
- 617-623 King Street
SP83277 · 30 lots
- 503-511 King Street
SP56115 · 29 lots
- 480 King Street
SP70691 · 28 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sept 2016 | Lot 1 | $5,810,000 |
| 14 Apr 2005 | Lot 2 | $1,200,000 |
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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $40K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to commercial development
PAN-232669
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to commercial development
PAN-23533
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-601983
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-232669) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney 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
NEWTOWN, NSW 2042
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Macdonaldtown
382m away · ~5 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Glebe Light Rail
2.0km away · ~25 min walk
Bus Stops
9 within 500m · 38 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
$197
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
5
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
The Bercin 001 - Stay in the heart of Newtown
$337
/night
Bright sunny room above a shop!
$92
/night
Fresh and quiet - heart of King St
$279
/night
Renovated Studio in Newtown CBD
N/A
Executive Studio in Heart of Newtown w Pool & Park
$196
/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
Darlington PS
primary
Secondary
Alexandria Park CS
central high
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 2
- Year built
- 1993
- LGA
- SYDNEY