AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
2002
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
5 Ridge Street is a small 2-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 2002 and now about 24 years old. It is managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 5 Ridge Street (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP67831, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP67831.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 5 Ridge 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
- SP67831
- Registered
- 2002-04-29
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
Building Age
24
years old
Registered 29 April 2002
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10148676
Last AGM: 28 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
8 Sept 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Merewether
No published decision names this building. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
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. A per-1,000-lot rate isn't shown: Merewether has 1,598 lots, small enough that a single litigious building would move it several-fold. 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 Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1 Rose Street SP42958 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 2 |
| 75 Patrick Street SP35293 | 2 |
| 104 Mitchell Street SP33327 | 2 |
| 27 Morgan Street SP34596 | 2 |
| 16 Hopkins Street SP20735 | 2 |
| 31 Frederick Street SP36152 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ridge Street
- 45 Ridge Street
SP4757 · 6 lots
- 47 Ridge Street
SP30317 · 5 lots
- 89-91 Ridge Street
SP40229 · 4 lots
- 16 Ridge Street
SP20698 · 3 lots
- 35 Ridge Street
SP44958 · 3 lots
- 73 Ridge Street
SP46180 · 3 lots
- 75 Ridge Street
SP53118 · 3 lots
- 57 Ridge Street
SP61204 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd
- 11-17 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP19223 · 20 lots
- 32 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP21825 · 12 lots
- 27 Mitchell Street, Merewether
SP21862 · 10 lots
- 15 Railway Street, Merewether
SP21908 · 10 lots
- 36 John Parade, Merewether
SP20771 · 8 lots
- 74 Railway Street, Merewether
SP22264 · 8 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2022 | Lot 1 | $3,450,000 |
| 8 Dec 2004 | Lot 2 | $1,000,000 |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Lot 2 | $750,000 |
| 24 Sept 2001 | Lot 1 | $600,000 |
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 · 2 dwellings
Estimated cost: $5.5M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyErection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
PAN-587466
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-71024
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-367759
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-587466) 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
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.8km away · ~35 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 37 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
- 2
- Residential
- 2
- Year built
- 2002
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE