AT A GLANCE
19
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Vaucluse, NSW. 227 other strata plans nearby
Lots
19
Year built
1970
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
685 Old South Head Road is a 19-lot strata scheme in Vaucluse, registered in 1970 and now about 56 years old. It is one of 228 strata plans in Vaucluse (Waverley council area). Every lot at 685 Old South Head Road (lots 1–19) is part of strata scheme SP4707, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP4707.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 685 Old South Head Road, 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
- SP4707
- Registered
- 1970-06-02
- LGA
- WAVERLEY
- Postcode
- 2030
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 19
Building Age
56
years old
Registered 2 June 1970
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
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 Vaucluse
This building is named in 1 published decision. Across Vaucluse, 9 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 8
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 7 of 228
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: Vaucluse has 1,826 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 Vaucluse suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Vaucluse
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 18-22 Diamond Bay Road SP81688 Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd | 19 |
| 23-27 Diamond Bay Road SP5810 | 18 |
| 2-6 Clarke Street SP8321 | 18 |
| 5 Girilang Avenue SP3203 Managed by Peter Clisdell Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 2 Stanley Street SP99731 Managed by Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd | 17 |
| 81 New South Head Road SP22170 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 16 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Vaucluse with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Old South Head Road
- 745 Old South Head Road
SP6475 · 30 lots
- 697 Old South Head Road
SP3428 · 13 lots
- 773 Old South Head Road
SP87377 · 11 lots
- 767-771 Old South Head Road
SP18122 · 10 lots
- 765 Old South Head Road
SP68401 · 9 lots
- 727 Old South Head Road
SP56822 · 7 lots
- 50 Old South Head Road
SP109192 · 7 lots
- 731 Old South Head Road
SP2693 · 6 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 building defect dispute found
Structural defect disputes can indicate significant building issues. Research shows these correlate with lower property prices.
1 published court/tribunal decision involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Building defects
1Water ingress, waterproofing, cladding, fire safety, structural damage, rectification claims.
Rothman v The Owners - Strata Plan No 4707 (No 2)
Building defectCosts - Owners Corporations duty to maintain and repair common property, damages for breach of such duty, costs, informal offer, rejection of offer, conduct of proceedings, indemnity costs
Source: NSW Caselaw. Only published decisions are shown. Many disputes are resolved privately or through mediation and will not appear here. This is not a complete record of all disputes involving this strata plan. Categories are auto-classified and may not be 100% accurate.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | Lot 17 | $1,300,000 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | Lot 11 | $1,300,000 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | Lot 3 | $1,070,000 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | Lot 16 | $1,640,000 |
| 26 Sept 2019 | Lot 4 | $1,375,000 |
| 7 Feb 2017 | Lot 16 | $1,420,000 |
| 3 Mar 2014 | Lot 5 | $989,000 |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Lot 7 | $895,000 |
| 8 Mar 2011 | Lot 14 | $448,499 |
| 7 Aug 2009 | Lot 10 | $660,000 |
18 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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $2.0M · Assessed by Waverley Council
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-662747
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-569748
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDual occupancy
PAN-168377
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-662747) 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 Waverley local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Waverley LGA are similar to 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
VAUCLUSE, NSW 2030
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Ferry
Rose Bay
1.7km away · ~22 min walk
Bus Stops
16 within 500m · 60 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
3
Listings within 200m
$360
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Relaxing Sunny North-Facing 2-Bed Apt in Vaucluse
$323
/night
Quiet Tranquil Holiday Home 7 Beds, 4 Bedrooms
$1632
/night
Everything you need. Paradise
$360
/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
Vaucluse PS
primary
Secondary
Rose Bay SC
high coed
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
- 19
- Year built
- 1970
- LGA
- WAVERLEY