AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Newcastle, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1996
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
239 King Street is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Newcastle, registered in 1996 and now about 30 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 114 strata plans in Newcastle (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 239 King Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP51714, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP51714.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 239 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
- SP51714
- Registered
- 1996-02-07
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
30
years old
Registered 7 February 1996
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 8 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
30 July 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Newcastle
No published decision names this building. Across Newcastle, 5 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 5 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 4
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 5 of 114
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.34 (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 Newcastle suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newcastle
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 146 Hunter Street SP62138 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 23 Watt Street SP31575 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 31-33 Watt Street SP34152 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 5 |
| 12 Bolton Street SP51662 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 197 King Street SP10610 | 5 |
| 19A Honeysuckle Drive SP80988 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on King Street
- 60 King Street
SP98863 · 116 lots
- 1 King Street
SP83376 · 94 lots
- 386 King Street
SP104951 · 78 lots
- 328 King Street
SP70659 · 76 lots
- 7 King Street
SP84211 · 75 lots
- 8 King Street
SP65842 · 36 lots
- 267 King Street
SP94510 · 35 lots
- 123 King Street
SP101660 · 28 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 75 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP95192 · 158 lots
- 67 Watt Street, Newcastle
SP85468 · 113 lots
- 26 Pacific Street, Newcastle
SP60955 · 79 lots
- 9 Watt Street, Newcastle
SP91597 · 57 lots
- 111 Scott Street, Newcastle
SP85863 · 49 lots
- 19 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP76672 · 39 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2020 | Lot 2 | $1,127,500 |
| 24 Apr 2020 | Lot 1 | $835,000 |
| 4 Dec 2019 | Lot 4 | $626,000 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Lot 2 | $850,000 |
| 25 Sept 2012 | Lot 2 | $825,000 |
| 16 Mar 2006 | Lot 2 | $825,000 |
| 19 June 2003 | Lot 4 | $400,000 |
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 · 3 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $868K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-288643
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPlace of public worship, Change of use
PAN-241611
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyPlace of public worship, Change of use
PAN-318001
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-288643) 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 Newcastle local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Newcastle 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
NEWCASTLE, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.2km away · ~15 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
209m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.0km away · ~13 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 52 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
The Junction PS
primary
Secondary
Newcastle HS
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
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 1996
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE