AT A GLANCE
15
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd. Located in Erskineville, NSW. 65 other strata plans nearby
Lots
15
Year built
1998
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
45 Macdonald Street is a 15-lot residential strata scheme in Erskineville, registered in 1998 and now about 28 years old. It is managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd and is one of 66 strata plans in Erskineville (Sydney council area). Every unit at 45 Macdonald Street (lots 1–15) is part of strata scheme SP56371, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP56371.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 45 Macdonald 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
- SP56371
- Registered
- 1998-02-16
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2043
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 15
- Residential
- 15
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 16 February 1998
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 224770
Last AGM: 24 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
4 Dec 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Erskineville
No published decision names this building. Across Erskineville, 6 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 4
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 66
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.59 (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 Erskineville suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Erskineville
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 143-157 George Street SP55487 | 16 |
| 15-23A Knight Street SP75389 Managed by Sky Living Strata Pty Ltd | 17 |
| 646-652 King Street SP89287 Managed by Think Strata Pty Ltd | 13 |
| 19-21 Eve Street SP99106 Managed by Premium Strata Pty Ltd | 18 |
| Metters Street SP108772 | 18 |
| 20-28 Baldwin Street SP19789 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 12 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Erskineville with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Macdonald Street
- 70 Macdonald Street
SP89914 · 269 lots
- 72 Macdonald Street
SP93105 · 197 lots
- 74 Macdonald Street
SP99369 · 113 lots
- 75-91 Macdonald Street
SP96677 · 75 lots
- 44 Macdonald Street
SP76394 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd
- 2 Coulson Street, Erskineville
SP83038 · 151 lots
- 1 Metters Street, Erskineville
SP97938 · 109 lots
- 352 Sussex Street, Sydney
SP57702 · 491 lots
- 117 Bathurst Street, Sydney
SP102798 · 479 lots
- 127-153 Kent Street, Millers Point
SP49822 · 436 lots
- 180 George Street, Parramatta
SP104773 · 384 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2024 | Lot 7 | $1,750,000 |
| 13 Sept 2023 | Lot 15 | $1,390,000 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | Lot 8 | $1,455,000 |
| 15 Nov 2021 | Lot 6 | $1,305,000 |
| 17 July 2021 | Lot 5 | $1,420,000 |
| 28 Feb 2019 | Lot 10 | $960,000 |
| 6 Aug 2016 | Lot 8 | $1,005,000 |
| 10 July 2015 | Lot 12 | $1,110,000 |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Lot 10 | $810,000 |
| 28 Mar 2013 | Lot 8 | $615,000 |
27 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: $300K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAttached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
PAN-631990
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-30153
Development Application
DeterminedNearbySemi-attached dwelling
PAN-19385
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-631990) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney 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
ERSKINEVILLE, NSW 2043
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
St Peters
457m away · ~6 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Bus Stops
12 within 500m · 44 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
12
Listings within 200m
$277
Median / Night
5
Commercial Hosts
3
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Convenient Erskinville 2 Bedroom Unit
$229
/night
Private Apartment Oasis near King Street and Sydney Park
N/A
Relaxed Modern Apartment
$277
/night
Erskineville 2 Bedroom Apartment
$206
/night
Superb apartment close to all amenities!
$339
/night
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
Newtown PS
primary
Secondary
Newtown HS of Performing Arts
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
- 15
- Residential
- 15
- Year built
- 1998
- LGA
- SYDNEY