AT A GLANCE
62
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Newcastle East, NSW. 21 other strata plans nearby
Lots
62
Year built
2005
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
31 Shortland Esplanade is a 62-lot residential strata scheme in Newcastle East, registered in 2005 and now about 20 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 22 strata plans in Newcastle East (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 31 Shortland Esplanade (lots 1–62) is part of strata scheme SP75975, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 2 NCAT tribunal decisions name SP75975.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 31 Shortland Esplanade, 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
- SP75975
- Registered
- 2005-12-16
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 62
- Residential
- 62
Building Age
20
years old
Registered 16 December 2005
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 25 May 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
16 June 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Newcastle East
This building is named in 2 published decisions. Across Newcastle East, 2 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 0
- Court
- 2
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 22
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: Newcastle East has 326 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 Newcastle East suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newcastle East
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 1 Scott Street SP73701 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 53 |
| 48 Zaara Street SP51327 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 40 |
| 55 Shortland Esplanade SP20750 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 30 |
| 5 Scott Street SP1805 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 24 |
| 30 Nobbys Road SP34297 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 21 |
| 8-14 Telford Street SP63274 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 18 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle East with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Shortland Esplanade
- 55 Shortland Esplanade
SP20750 · 30 lots
- 1 Shortland Esplanade
SP50558 · 4 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 48 Zaara Street, Newcastle East
SP51327 · 40 lots
- 55 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East
SP20750 · 30 lots
- 49 Telford Street, Newcastle East
SP20749 · 6 lots
- 1 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East
SP50558 · 4 lots
- 343-357 Pitt Street, Sydney
SP55792 · 600 lots
- 330 Church Street, Parramatta
SP94469 · 376 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 building defect dispute found
Structural defect disputes can indicate significant building issues. Research shows these correlate with lower property prices.
2 published court/tribunal decisions involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Building defects
1Water ingress, waterproofing, cladding, fire safety, structural damage, rectification claims.
McElwaine v The Owners - Strata Plan 75975
Building defectREAL PROPERTY — Strata title — General matters — whether Ch 5 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) has the effect of excluding a claim for common law damages — construction of s 226 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) — whether appellant has a right or remedy arising “apart from this Act” — whether appellant’s right to sue at common law is preserved by s 226
Other decisions
1Procedural rulings (costs, stays, extensions of time) and matters outside strata law.
McElwaine v The Owners – Strata Plan No 75975
OtherSTRATA SCHEMES – Application for strike out – Whether Strata Schemes Management Act operates so that plaintiff has no remedy in common law nuisance
Source: NSW Caselaw. Only published decisions are shown. Many disputes are resolved privately or through mediation and will not appear here. This is not a complete record of all disputes involving this strata plan. Categories are auto-classified and may not be 100% accurate.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | Lot 24 | $2,330,000 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Lot 3 | $2,550,000 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Lot 36 | $2,300,000 |
| 30 May 2025 | Lot 52 | $6,175,000 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Lot 23 | $2,320,000 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Lot 26 | $1,900,000 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Lot 44 | $3,600,000 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Lot 42 | $2,200,000 |
| 10 Nov 2023 | Lot 19 | $1,680,000 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | Lot 50 | $2,200,000 |
80 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: $76K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyMulti-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-632435
Modification Application
DeterminedAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-252143
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-222943
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-632435) 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
NEWCASTLE EAST, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.9km away · ~36 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Newcastle Beach Light Rail
292m away · ~4 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
861m away · ~11 min walk
Bus Stops
5 within 500m · 15 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.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 62
- Residential
- 62
- Year built
- 2005
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE