AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd. Located in Surry Hills, NSW. 215 other strata plans nearby
Lots
5
Year built
2007
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
655 South Dowling Street is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Surry Hills, registered in 2007 and now about 19 years old. It is managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd and is one of 216 strata plans in Surry Hills (Sydney council area). Every unit at 655 South Dowling Street (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP79171, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP79171.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 655 South Dowling 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
- SP79171
- Registered
- 2007-08-01
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
19
years old
Registered 1 August 2007
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 192382
Last AGM: 25 May 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
17 June 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 |
|---|---|
| 54 Waterloo Street SP90714 | 5 |
| 65 Albion Street SP84820 Managed by Network Strata Services Pty Limited | 5 |
| 117-119 Foveaux Street SP108270 | 5 |
| 381-381A Riley Street SP46717 Managed by Strata Management Services Pty Ltd | 6 |
| 120-124 Commonwealth Street SP19122 Managed by Ennoble Pty Ltd | 6 |
| 17-19 Brisbane Street SP18475 Managed by Strata Management Services Pty Ltd | 6 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Surry Hills with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on South Dowling Street
- 471 South Dowling Street
SP19232 · 63 lots
- 579 South Dowling Street
SP31467 · 4 lots
- 569 South Dowling Street
SP13612 · 2 lots
- 567 South Dowling Street
SP13613 · 2 lots
- 565 South Dowling Street
SP13614 · 2 lots
- 571 South Dowling Street
SP13615 · 2 lots
- 573 South Dowling Street
SP13616 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd
- 40-48 Ann Street, Surry Hills
SP54476 · 21 lots
- 21 Atkinson Street, Liverpool
SP99623 · 135 lots
- 142 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP21897 · 102 lots
- 132 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP18434 · 84 lots
- 144 Moore Street, Liverpool
SP20796 · 76 lots
- 27 Waratah Crescent, Macquarie Fields
SP18595 · 60 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2022 | Lot 4 | $580,000 |
| 11 Sept 2020 | Lot 5 | $675,000 |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Lot 2 | $670,000 |
| 7 Oct 2015 | Lot 3 | $600,000 |
| 15 Aug 2015 | Lot 4 | $600,000 |
| 13 Nov 2014 | Lot 1 | $420,000 |
| 7 Jan 2013 | Lot 4 | $400,000 |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Lot 2 | $500,000 |
| 28 Sept 2010 | Lot 1 | $320,000 |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Lot 3 | $350,000 |
13 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: $13K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyAttached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-678742
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyAttached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-680011
Development Application
Under AssessmentNearbyAttached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-656875
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-678742) 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: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Central
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Moore Park Light Rail
543m away · ~7 min walk
Bus Stops
13 within 500m · 51 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
$223
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
4
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Superb SURRY HILLS Studio Room - Great Location.
$249
/night
Quiet double room with ensuite (near cafes & tram)
N/A
Sunny Apartment in Surry Hills
$256
/night
Charming Front Retreat
$197
/night
Rear Garden Suite
$178
/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
Bourke 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.
STRATA MANAGER
Independent Unit Management Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 192382
- Last AGM
- May 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 2007
- LGA
- SYDNEY