AT A GLANCE
10
total lots in this scheme
Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd. Located in Cooks Hill, NSW. 82 other strata plans nearby
Lots
10
Year built
2003
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
278 Darby Street is a 10-lot residential strata scheme in Cooks Hill, registered in 2003 and now about 22 years old. It is managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd and is one of 83 strata plans in Cooks Hill (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 278 Darby Street (lots 1–10) is part of strata scheme SP71132, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP71132.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 278 Darby 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
- SP71132
- Registered
- 2003-12-08
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 10
- Residential
- 10
Building Age
22
years old
Registered 8 December 2003
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10148676
Last AGM: 2 June 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
14 Aug 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Cooks Hill
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Cooks Hill — including this building. That is not the same as no disputes: most strata disputes settle or are decided without a published judgment, and only decisions that name a plan number can be matched to a building at all.
Comparable Buildings in Cooks Hill
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 256 Darby Street SP102694 | 10 |
| 73 Union Street SP34451 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 59 Corlette Street SP17563 | 10 |
| 31 Laman Street SP100807 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 11 |
| 78 Parkway Avenue SP3039 Managed by Community & Strata Title Management Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 195 Darby Street SP20349 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 9 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Cooks Hill with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Darby Street
- 215 Darby Street
SP50423 · 50 lots
- 185 Darby Street
SP71225 · 38 lots
- 191 Darby Street
SP44905 · 26 lots
- 274 Darby Street
SP92291 · 17 lots
- 199 Darby Street
SP17705 · 15 lots
- 256 Darby Street
SP102694 · 10 lots
- 195 Darby Street
SP20349 · 9 lots
- 84 Darby Street
SP89794 · 9 lots
More buildings managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd
- 142 Railway Street, Cooks Hill
SP20348 · 12 lots
- 73 Union Street, Cooks Hill
SP34451 · 10 lots
- 39 Tooke Street, Cooks Hill
SP43685 · 8 lots
- 173 Dawson Street, Cooks Hill
SP40080 · 7 lots
- 37A Dawson Street, Cooks Hill
SP40794 · 2 lots
- 11-39 Corona Street, Windale
SP87493 · 38 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2025 | Lot 4 | $810,000 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | Lot 3 | $770,000 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | Lot 4 | $840,000 |
| 14 Aug 2018 | Lot 9 | $730,000 |
| 20 Mar 2015 | Lot 8 | $565,000 |
| 13 Oct 2014 | Lot 9 | $480,000 |
| 27 Jan 2012 | Lot 5 | $393,000 |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Lot 9 | $399,000 |
| 5 Feb 2007 | Lot 1 | $382,500 |
| 12 Dec 2003 | Lot 8 | $408,500 |
19 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: $550K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
PAN-567700
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-582185
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
PAN-478722
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-567700) 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
COOKS HILL, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.0km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 54 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
- 10
- Residential
- 10
- Year built
- 2003
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE