AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd. Located in The Junction, NSW. 38 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
1996
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
15 Watkins Street is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in The Junction, registered in 1996 and now about 30 years old. It is managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd and is one of 39 strata plans in The Junction (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 15 Watkins Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP51784, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP51784.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 15 Watkins 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
- SP51784
- Registered
- 1996-01-18
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
30
years old
Registered 18 January 1996
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1455720
Last AGM: 6 March 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
23 June 2025
Status
active
Disputes in The Junction
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in The Junction — including this building. That is not the same as no disputes: most strata disputes settle or are decided without a published judgment, and only decisions that name a plan number can be matched to a building at all.
Comparable Buildings in The Junction
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 165 Union Street SP34568 Managed by Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 133-135 Union Street SP75106 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 6 |
| 102 Glebe Road SP40710 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 6 |
| 147 Union Street SP19793 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 6 |
| 66 Glebe Road SP60525 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 6 |
| 2B Farquhar Street SP16933 | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in The Junction with similar lot counts.
More buildings managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd
- 2 Warren Road, Warnervale
SP100234 · 92 lots
- 8 Concord Street, Boolaroo
SP92473 · 88 lots
- 8 Spit Island Close, Mayfield West
SP105582 · 76 lots
- 209 Hunter Street, Newcastle
SP77286 · 59 lots
- 10 Maitland Road, Mayfield
SP98962 · 39 lots
- 492 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
SP72323 · 30 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2022 | Lot 5 | $1,050,000 |
| 26 Oct 2019 | Lot 5 | $800,000 |
| 7 Mar 2012 | Lot 4 | $567,000 |
| 2 June 2008 | Lot 3 | $510,000 |
| 14 Jan 2004 | Lot 2 | $530,000 |
| 13 May 2002 | Lot 1 | $160,000 |
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 · 7 dwellings
Estimated cost: $2.9M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
Pending LodgementNearbyChange of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Demolition, Residential flat building, Service station, Temporary building, structure or use
PAN-665198
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Demolition
PAN-121378
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyAttached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-378834
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-665198) 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
THE JUNCTION, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.8km away · ~23 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Bus Stops
24 within 500m · 63 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