AT A GLANCE
24
total lots in this scheme
Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd. Located in Newcastle, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
24
Year built
1997
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
522-526 Hunter Street is a 24-lot mixed-use strata scheme in Newcastle, registered in 1997 and now about 29 years old. It is managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd and is one of 114 strata plans in Newcastle (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 522-526 Hunter Street (lots 1–24) is part of strata scheme SP54886, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP54886.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 522-526 Hunter 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
- SP54886
- Registered
- 1997-05-28
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 24
- Residential
- 23
- Commercial
- 1
Building Age
29
years old
Registered 28 May 1997
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10148676
Last AGM: 20 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
28 Nov 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 |
|---|---|
| 19 Honeysuckle Drive SP80990 Managed by Hunter Strata Management Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 111 Scott Street SP85864 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 28 Watt Street SP1845 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 24 |
| 1 Honeysuckle Drive SP71866 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 122 Hunter Street SP90652 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 24 |
| 50 Wolfe Street SP19837 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 25 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Hunter Street
- 509 Hunter Street
SP104042 · 120 lots
- 149 Hunter Street
SP106479 · 90 lots
- 209 Hunter Street
SP77286 · 59 lots
- 169 Hunter Street
SP102494 · 44 lots
- 489 Hunter Street
SP73863 · 40 lots
- 110 Hunter Street
SP93655 · 30 lots
- 122 Hunter Street
SP90652 · 24 lots
- 200-212 Hunter Street
SP77846 · 18 lots
More buildings managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd
- 50 Wolfe Street, Newcastle
SP19837 · 25 lots
- 71 Scott Street, Newcastle
SP62003 · 20 lots
- 199 King Street, Newcastle
SP2831 · 18 lots
- 275A Hunter Street, Newcastle
SP993 · 16 lots
- 7 Newcomen Street, Newcastle
SP30171 · 7 lots
- 16 Watt Street, Newcastle
SP66128 · 6 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | Lot 17 | $625,000 |
| 14 July 2025 | Lot 15 | $570,000 |
| 1 July 2025 | Lot 10 | $593,000 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Lot 23 | $570,000 |
| 10 May 2024 | Lot 13 | $562,000 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | Lot 7 | $475,000 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | Lot 10 | $495,000 |
| 22 Oct 2021 | Lot 20 | $525,000 |
| 19 July 2021 | Lot 9 | $475,000 |
| 27 Oct 2020 | Lot 11 | $370,000 |
43 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: $100K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyShop top housing, Change of use
PAN-121868
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-121868) 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
1.0km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
245m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.1km away · ~14 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 40 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
- 24
- Residential
- 23
- Commercial
- 1
- Year built
- 1997
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE