AT A GLANCE
31
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Newcastle, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
31
Year built
1998
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
161 Scott Street is a 31-lot mixed-use strata scheme in Newcastle, registered in 1998 and now about 28 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 114 strata plans in Newcastle (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 161 Scott Street (lots 1–31) is part of strata scheme SP57218, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP57218.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 161 Scott 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
- SP57218
- Registered
- 1998-06-04
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 31
- Residential
- 29
- Commercial
- 2
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 4 June 1998
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1041666
Last AGM: 29 October 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
28 Jan 2026
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 |
|---|---|
| 110 Hunter Street SP93655 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 30 |
| 3-3A Honeysuckle Drive SP71834 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 33 |
| 123 King Street SP101660 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 28 |
| 267 King Street SP94510 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 35 |
| 102 King Street SP106480 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 27 |
| 8 King Street SP65842 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 36 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Scott Street
- 97 Scott Street
SP61212 · 50 lots
- 111 Scott Street
SP85863 · 49 lots
- 111 Scott Street
SP85864 · 24 lots
- 71 Scott Street
SP62003 · 20 lots
- 123 Scott Street
SP80248 · 17 lots
- 175 Scott Street
SP35541 · 12 lots
- 133-135 Scott Street
SP73439 · 12 lots
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 24 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP74206 · 100 lots
- 18 Brown Street, Newcastle
SP87497 · 100 lots
- 10 Worth Place, Newcastle
SP93357 · 72 lots
- 61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP72340 · 58 lots
- 77 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP92940 · 55 lots
- 265 Wharf Road, Newcastle
SP63662 · 50 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Lot 7 | $1,940,000 |
| 3 Aug 2021 | Lot 15 | $1,250,000 |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Lot 8 | $1,596,400 |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Lot 10 | $930,000 |
| 23 Sept 2015 | Lot 5 | $850,000 |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Lot 2 | $520,000 |
| 5 Oct 2012 | Lot 7 | $710,000 |
| 16 July 2012 | Lot 15 | $165,000 |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Lot 3 | $515,000 |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Lot 10 | $767,500 |
18 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: $1.9M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
Pending LodgementNearbyShop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
PAN-685879
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyShop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
PAN-685688
Development Application
DeterminedBusiness premises, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hours of operation and trading
PAN-590206
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-685879) 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: B
Good public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.1km away · ~27 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Queens Wharf Light Rail
32m away · ~0 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
157m away · ~2 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 28 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
Newcastle EPS
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.
STRATA MANAGER
Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
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- Licence
- 1041666
- Last AGM
- Oct 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 31
- Residential
- 29
- Commercial
- 2
- Year built
- 1998
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE