AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
Managed by The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd. Located in Bar Beach, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
Year built
2004
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
139 Brooks Street is a small 2-lot residential strata scheme in Bar Beach, registered in 2004 and now about 22 years old. It is managed by The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd and is one of 32 strata plans in Bar Beach (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 139 Brooks Street (lots 1–2) is part of strata scheme SP71952, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP71952.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 139 Brooks 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
- SP71952
- Registered
- 2004-02-20
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
Building Age
22
years old
Registered 20 February 2004
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10011814
Last AGM: 18 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 Bar Beach
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Bar Beach — 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 Bar Beach
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 54 Bar Beach Avenue SP102283 | 2 |
| 178 Brooks Street SP81057 | 2 |
| 5 Tooke Street SP54627 | 2 |
| 45 Wrightson Avenue SP84988 | 2 |
| 102 Memorial Drive SP70391 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 2 |
| 342 Darby Street SP14450 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Bar Beach with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Brooks Street
- 131 Brooks Street
SP84467 · 13 lots
- 125 Brooks Street
SP17399 · 10 lots
- 129 Brooks Street
SP83625 · 8 lots
- 123 Brooks Street
SP86442 · 6 lots
- 180 Brooks Street
SP12686 · 4 lots
- 171 Brooks Street
SP12855 · 4 lots
- 178 Brooks Street
SP81057 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd
- 8-10 Newman Street, Merrylands
SP62874 · 12 lots
- 4-6 Fifth Avenue, Cremorne
SP30540 · 10 lots
- 9 Hickey Street, Cessnock
SP36034 · 9 lots
- 132A Cardiff Road, Elermore Vale
SP62122 · 9 lots
- 21 Fairview Place, Cessnock
SP90481 · 9 lots
- 6 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach
SP396 · 8 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2012 | Lot 1 | $695,000 |
| 16 Oct 2009 | Lot 2 | $729,000 |
| 5 Dec 2008 | Lot 1 | $610,000 |
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 · 3 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $1.2M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Pools / decks / fencing, Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-333689
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-511269
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-485756
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-333689) 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
BAR BEACH, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Civic Light Rail
1.1km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Bus Stops
14 within 500m · 43 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
Newcastle EPS
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.
STRATA MANAGER
The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 10011814
- Last AGM
- June 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
- Year built
- 2004
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE