68-70 ROSS STREET FOREST LODGE
AT A GLANCE
11
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd. Located in Forest Lodge, NSW. 36 other strata plans nearby
Lots
11
Year built
2003
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Imagery from Google Street View. Location may be approximate.
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP70518
- Registered
- 2003-06-03
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2037
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 11
- Residential
- 11
Building Age
23
years old
Registered 3 June 2003
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 821984
Last AGM: 19 October 2025
7 months ago
Annual Reporting
22 Oct 2025
Status
Active
Comparable Buildings in FOREST LODGE
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 11 ROSS STREET FOREST LODGE SP91066 Managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 31C CHARLES STREET FOREST LODGE SP22645 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 211A WIGRAM ROAD FOREST LODGE SP71537 | 9 |
| 31D CHARLES STREET FOREST LODGE SP11974 | 9 |
| 1 CHARLES STREET FOREST LODGE SP11143 | 9 |
| 31 CHARLES STREET FOREST LODGE SP1869 Managed by Southern Strata Management Pty Ltd | 9 |
Comparables are other strata plans in FOREST LODGE with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2024 | Lot 9 | $790,000 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | Lot 11 | $1,760,000 |
| 19 June 2021 | Lot 10 | $845,000 |
| 27 Feb 2021 | Lot 6 | $880,000 |
| 28 Nov 2016 | Lot 1 | $1,260,000 |
| 28 Aug 2009 | Lot 11 | $840,000 |
| 23 June 2009 | Lot 1 | $610,000 |
| 13 Apr 2007 | Lot 6 | $435,000 |
| 16 Feb 2007 | Lot 7 | $412,000 |
| 8 July 2005 | Lot 11 | $663,500 |
23 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 storey · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $341K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-330781
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-235464
Development Application
DeterminedNearbySemi-attached dwelling
PAN-189761
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-330781) 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
FOREST LODGE, NSW 2037
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Macdonaldtown
1.9km away · ~23 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
2.6km away · ~33 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Jubilee Park Light Rail
602m away · ~8 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Blackwattle Bay
1.1km away · ~14 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 65 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
6
Listings within 200m
$198
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
4
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Charming Modern Apartment with City Views
$185
/night
Large and leafy one bedroom with two work desks
$230
/night
Luxury stay - 5 mins to city, quiet room, balcony
$126
/night
Glebe gem | Chic comfortable relaxed living
$210
/night
Elegant 2-Bed near Sydney CBD w Balcony & Parking
$230
/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
Forest Lodge 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
Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 821984
- Last AGM
- Oct 2025
- Status
- Active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 11
- Residential
- 11
- Year built
- 2003
- LGA
- SYDNEY