AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Kensington, NSW. 214 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
1970
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
53 Kensington Road is a 9-lot strata scheme in Kensington, registered in 1970 and now about 56 years old. It is one of 215 strata plans in Kensington (Randwick council area). Every lot at 53 Kensington Road (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP4894, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP4894.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 53 Kensington 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
- SP4894
- Registered
- 1970-09-07
- LGA
- RANDWICK
- Postcode
- 2033
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
Building Age
56
years old
Registered 7 September 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 Kensington
No published decision names this building. Across Kensington, 6 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 6
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 215
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.68 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Kensington suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Kensington
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 20 Villiers Street SP36742 | 9 |
| 83 Doncaster Avenue SP57904 Managed by Ennoble Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 28-30 Grosvenor Street SP16074 | 9 |
| 20 Addison Street SP20252 Managed by Reif Group Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 46 Doncaster Avenue SP454 Managed by R D Wedd Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 4 Addison Street SP46872 | 9 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Kensington with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Kensington Road
- 3-5 Kensington Road
SP62276 · 21 lots
- 61-65 Kensington Road
SP8851 · 20 lots
- 29-31 Kensington Road
SP9342 · 18 lots
- 39-45 Kensington Road
SP10880 · 18 lots
- 2A Kensington Road
SP21661 · 16 lots
- 37 Kensington Road
SP2064 · 9 lots
- 35 Kensington Road
SP3370 · 9 lots
- 59 Kensington Road
SP12500 · 9 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Lot 2 97 m² | $1,040,000 |
| 22 May 2025 | Lot 6 98 m² | $1,205,000 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Lot 8 97 m² | $1,010,000 |
| 8 Dec 2018 | Lot 5 97 m² | $880,000 |
| 14 May 2012 | Lot 1 | $565,000 |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Lot 6 | $540,000 |
| 18 Apr 2006 | Lot 8 | $390,000 |
| 9 June 2004 | Lot 6 | $426,000 |
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 · 9 dwellings
Estimated cost: $50K · Assessed by Randwick City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-383744
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-383744) 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 Randwick local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Randwick 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
KENSINGTON, NSW 2033
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: B
Good public transport access
Nearest Train
Green Square
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
2.3km away · ~28 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
ES Marks Light Rail
192m away · ~2 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 39 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
$262
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Cozy, stylish apartment in prime location
N/A
Kensington Place - 4 Bed Home
N/A
Modern Retreat Near UNSW & CBD
$262
/night
Apartment 3 levels Kensington
$208
/night
Old School Charm, in Kensington
N/A
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
Kensington PS
primary
Secondary
Randwick 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
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 9
- Year built
- 1970
- LGA
- RANDWICK