AT A GLANCE
10
total lots in this scheme
Managed by J A Somerville Pty Ltd. Located in Vaucluse, NSW. 227 other strata plans nearby
Lots
10
Year built
1963
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
15 New South Head Road is a 10-lot residential strata scheme in Vaucluse, registered in 1963 and now about 63 years old. It is managed by J A Somerville Pty Ltd and is one of 228 strata plans in Vaucluse (Woollahra council area). Every unit at 15 New South Head Road (lots 1–10) is part of strata scheme SP488, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP488.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 15 New 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
- SP488
- Registered
- 1963-08-19
- LGA
- WOOLLAHRA
- Postcode
- 2030
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 10
- Residential
- 8
Building Age
63
years old
Registered 19 August 1963
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Licence: 173795
Last AGM: 23 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
8 Aug 2025
Status
active
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 |
|---|---|
| 6 Diamond Bay Road SP100772 Managed by Alldis & Cox (Coogee) Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 6 Billong Avenue SP20558 Managed by Stratamark Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 32 Diamond Bay Road SP84123 Managed by Strata Central Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 6 Marne Street SP11737 | 10 |
| 345 Military Road SP77 Managed by S I Realty Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 46 Towns Road SP5112 | 10 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Vaucluse with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on New South Head Road
- 81 New South Head Road
SP22170 · 16 lots
- 22A New South Head Road
SP22269 · 14 lots
- 145 New South Head Road
SP18240 · 13 lots
- 58-62 New South Head Road
SP64949 · 13 lots
- 70 New South Head Road
SP3044 · 11 lots
- 32-34 New South Head Road
SP83212 · 10 lots
- 26-28 New South Head Road
SP2065 · 7 lots
- 75 New South Head Road
SP21720 · 6 lots
More buildings managed by J A Somerville Pty Ltd
- 10 Diamond Bay Road, Vaucluse
SP2465 · 12 lots
- 88 Alt Street, Ashfield
SP667 · 32 lots
- 137 Smith Street, Summer Hill
SP1282 · 32 lots
- 151A Smith Street, Summer Hill
SP1375 · 32 lots
- 34 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield
SP1801 · 30 lots
- 32 Alt Street, Ashfield
SP169 · 28 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 published court/tribunal decision involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Other decisions
1Procedural rulings (costs, stays, extensions of time) and matters outside strata law.
Kencevski v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 488 (No.2)
OtherCosts – whether there are special circumstances for the purposes of s.60(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act – determination of costs in the proceedings as opposed to cost necessary for the approval of a Special By-law.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2022 | Lot 3 88 m² | $1,500,000 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | Lot 1 84 m² | $1,650,000 |
| 17 Aug 2020 | Lot 5 88 m² | $825,000 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | Lot 3 88 m² | $1,570,000 |
| 31 July 2008 | Lot 1 | $702,000 |
| 15 May 2007 | Lot 4 | $846,000 |
| 25 July 2005 | Lot 6 | $661,000 |
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 · 4 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $3.5M · Assessed by Woollahra Municipal Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-201693
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
PAN-364413
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-488864
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-201693) 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 Woollahra local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Woollahra 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
VAUCLUSE, NSW 2030
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Ferry
Rose Bay
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 57 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
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.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 10
- Residential
- 8
- Year built
- 1963
- LGA
- WOOLLAHRA