AT A GLANCE
190
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd. Located in Surry Hills, NSW. 215 other strata plans nearby
Lots
190
Year built
2005
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
20 Pelican Street is a large 190-lot residential strata scheme in Surry Hills, registered in 2005 and now about 21 years old. It is managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd and is one of 216 strata plans in Surry Hills (Sydney council area). Every unit at 20 Pelican Street (lots 1–190) is part of strata scheme SP73908, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP73908.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 20 Pelican 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
- SP73908
- Registered
- 2005-01-13
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 190
- Residential
- 190
Building Age
21
years old
Registered 13 January 2005
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 224770
Last AGM: 21 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
24 Sept 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Surry Hills
No published decision names this building. Across Surry Hills, 20 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 9 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 14
- Court
- 6
- Buildings involved
- 9 of 216
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.57 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Surry Hills suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Surry Hills
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 242 Elizabeth Street SP61439 Managed by Stratawide Management Pty Ltd | 190 |
| 13 Waine Street SP43251 Managed by Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd | 177 |
| 5-13 Hutchinson Street SP20659 Managed by Harvie Strata Management Pty Ltd | 175 |
| 400-412 Elizabeth Street SP71569 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 157 |
| 6-18 Poplar Street SP64038 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 230 |
| 8 Cooper Street SP63860 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 143 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Surry Hills with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Pelican Street
- 1-7 Pelican Street
SP55540 · 105 lots
- 28 Pelican Street
SP59038 · 73 lots
- 23 Pelican Street
SP91325 · 48 lots
More buildings managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd
- 133 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
SP61162 · 113 lots
- 21 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills
SP73236 · 82 lots
- 322-340 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
SP30206 · 46 lots
- 507-515 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
SP60233 · 36 lots
- 8 Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills
SP101956 · 35 lots
- 1-25 Adelaide Place, Surry Hills
SP76829 · 30 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Lot 182 | $1,380,000 |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Lot 12 | $2,460,000 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Lot 30 | $972,000 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | Lot 179 | $2,006,600 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Lot 145 | $1,010,000 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Lot 154 | $1,180,000 |
| 1 Feb 2025 | Lot 74 | $2,010,000 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Lot 48 | $850,000 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Lot 35 | $1,050,000 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Lot 7 | $1,550,000 |
247 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 · 2 dwellings
Estimated cost: $75K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyOther
PAN-30812
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-34332
Development Application
DeterminedDwelling
PAN-275215
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-30812) 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
SURRY HILLS, NSW 2010
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Museum
472m away · ~6 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
756m away · ~9 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Chinatown Light Rail
738m away · ~9 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Pyrmont Bay
1.8km away · ~22 min walk
Bus Stops
31 within 500m · 104 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
66
Listings within 200m
$232
Median / Night
15
Commercial Hosts
37
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Oxford St Apartment w/ Gym Spa Pool
$138
/night
Oversized apartment in great location inc parking
$234
/night
Pelican Retreat 1BR Apt CBD | Pool, Gym, Balcony
$294
/night
Sanctuary in Surry Hills – Walk to CBD w/Pool/Gym
$200
/night
Style in the heart of Sydney
$341
/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
Crown St PS
primary
Secondary
Inner Sydney 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
- 190
- Residential
- 190
- Year built
- 2005
- LGA
- SYDNEY