AT A GLANCE
4
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd. Located in Crows Nest, NSW. 137 other strata plans nearby
Lots
4
Year built
2003
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
161 Ernest Street is a small 4-lot residential strata scheme in Crows Nest, registered in 2003 and now about 23 years old. It is managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd and is one of 138 strata plans in Crows Nest (North Sydney council area). Every unit at 161 Ernest Street (lots 1–4) is part of strata scheme SP69895, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP69895.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 161 Ernest 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
- SP69895
- Registered
- 2003-07-18
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2065
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 4
- Residential
- 4
Building Age
23
years old
Registered 18 July 2003
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 224770
Last AGM: 9 October 2021
Possibly overdueAbout 5 years agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
12 June 2023
Status
active
Disputes in Crows Nest
No published decision names this building. Across Crows Nest, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 138
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: Crows Nest has 2,129 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 Crows Nest suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Crows Nest
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 52 Huntington Street SP12041 | 4 |
| 21A Hayberry Street SP11301 | 4 |
| 10 Emmett Street SP12799 | 4 |
| 146 Ernest Street SP9428 | 4 |
| 150 Ernest Street SP11124 | 4 |
| 118 Ernest Street SP18912 Managed by Maiden Property Services Pty Ltd | 4 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Crows Nest with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ernest Street
- 13 Ernest Street
SP60568 · 63 lots
- 143 Ernest Street
SP42901 · 37 lots
- 142 Ernest Street
SP2953 · 18 lots
- 140 Ernest Street
SP3448 · 15 lots
- 159 Ernest Street
SP54068 · 6 lots
- 69 Ernest Street
SP60368 · 6 lots
- 148 Ernest Street
SP2080 · 4 lots
- 146 Ernest Street
SP9428 · 4 lots
More buildings managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd
- 142 Ernest Street, Crows Nest
SP2953 · 18 lots
- 136 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
SP36788 · 12 lots
- 29 Albany Street, Crows Nest
SP90614 · 12 lots
- 54 Huntington Street, Crows Nest
SP47936 · 4 lots
- 29 Wheatleigh Street, Crows Nest
SP106888 · 4 lots
- 169-173 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
SP55227 · 3 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Lot 4 | $1,022,000 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | Lot 3 | $855,000 |
| 7 Oct 2015 | Lot 2 | $785,000 |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Lot 2 | $520,000 |
| 6 Mar 2009 | Lot 1 | $490,000 |
| 1 Mar 2007 | Lot 3 | $420,000 |
| 5 May 2006 | Lot 2 | $430,000 |
| 22 Dec 2005 | Lot 1 | $388,000 |
| 19 July 2004 | Lot 4 | $407,000 |
| 17 Feb 2003 | Lot 1 | $187,500 |
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 · 3 storeys · 6 dwellings
Estimated cost: $2.2M · Assessed by North Sydney Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-119117
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-86680
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-25532
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-119117) 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 North Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in North Sydney LGA are significantly lower 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
CROWS NEST, NSW 2065
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
St Leonards
1.5km away · ~18 min walk
Nearest Metro
Crows Nest
918m away · ~11 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Neutral Bay
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
20 within 500m · 76 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
10
Listings within 200m
$215
Median / Night
6
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Crows Nest comfort | Laidback living with garden
$379
/night
'The Crows Nest' - Stylish & Chic, North Sydney
$215
/night
Huge, ground-floor, directly off-street, fully A/C
$233
/night
1 Bed Apartment Retreat in Leafy Crows Nest
$106
/night
Comfy 2BR in Crows Nest | Steps to Shops & Parks
$180
/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
Anzac Park PS
primary
Secondary
Cammeraygal 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
- 4
- Residential
- 4
- Year built
- 2003
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY