AT A GLANCE
16
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd. Located in Leichhardt, NSW. 197 other strata plans nearby
Lots
16
Year built
2003
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
197 Marion Street is a 16-lot residential strata scheme in Leichhardt, registered in 2003 and now about 23 years old. It is managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd and is one of 198 strata plans in Leichhardt (Inner West council area). Every unit at 197 Marion Street (lots 1–16) is part of strata scheme SP69873, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP69873.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 197 Marion 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
- SP69873
- Registered
- 2003-02-27
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2040
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 16
- Residential
- 16
Building Age
23
years old
Registered 27 February 2003
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10053570
Last AGM: 25 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
2 Oct 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Leichhardt
No published decision names this building. Across Leichhardt, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 2 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 198
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: Leichhardt has 2,231 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 Leichhardt suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Leichhardt
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 8-26 Darley Road SP48866 Managed by Conti & Co Pty Ltd | 17 |
| 47 Norton Street SP98660 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 17 |
| 69B Allen Street SP56337 Managed by Strata Embassy Pty Ltd | 15 |
| 48-50 Edith Street SP82529 Managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd | 15 |
| 28 Daniel Street SP42553 Managed by Foreshew Strata Agency Pty Limited | 15 |
| 8A McDonald Street SP52876 | 15 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Leichhardt with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Marion Street
- 133-139 Marion Street
SP76310 · 30 lots
- 118-120 Marion Street
SP97111 · 7 lots
- 33 Marion Street
SP83245 · 4 lots
More buildings managed by Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd
- 272 Flood Street, Leichhardt
SP53128 · 38 lots
- 133-139 Marion Street, Leichhardt
SP76310 · 30 lots
- 65-67 Carlisle Street, Leichhardt
SP78260 · 23 lots
- 165-169 Allen Street, Leichhardt
SP50690 · 22 lots
- 48-50 Edith Street, Leichhardt
SP82529 · 15 lots
- 351 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt
SP101837 · 13 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2022 | Lot 11 | $485,000 |
| 15 July 2021 | Lot 16 | $382,500 |
| 10 July 2020 | Lot 16 | $327,000 |
| 12 June 2019 | Lot 15 | $420,500 |
| 17 Apr 2019 | Lot 7 | $400,000 |
| 19 Dec 2013 | Lot 11 | $380,000 |
| 19 May 2011 | Lot 8 | $360,000 |
| 31 Mar 2010 | Lot 16 | $212,000 |
| 24 July 2009 | Lot 8 | $290,000 |
| 1 July 2008 | Lot 9 | $258,000 |
28 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 · 23 dwellings
Estimated cost: $16.0M · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Mixed use development
PAN-61612
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyShop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-486986
Development Application
RejectedNearbyShop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-478663
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-61612) 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 Inner West local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Inner West LGA are similar to 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
LEICHHARDT, NSW 2040
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Lewisham
1.1km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Marion Light Rail
280m away · ~4 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 57 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
1
Listings within 200m
$59
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Spacious room in Leichhardt
$59
/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
Kegworth PS
primary
Secondary
SSC Blackwattle Bay
high coed
SSC Leichhardt
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
Montano Strata Management Services Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 10053570
- Last AGM
- July 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 16
- Residential
- 16
- Year built
- 2003
- LGA
- INNER WEST