AT A GLANCE
17
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Double Bay, NSW. 191 other strata plans nearby
Lots
17
Year built
1974
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
20 Ocean Avenue is a 17-lot residential strata scheme in Double Bay, registered in 1974 and now about 52 years old. It is one of 192 strata plans in Double Bay (Woollahra council area). Every unit at 20 Ocean Avenue (lots 1–17) is part of strata scheme SP8534, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP8534.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 20 Ocean Avenue, 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
- SP8534
- Registered
- 1974-07-16
- LGA
- WOOLLAHRA
- Postcode
- 2028
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 17
- Residential
- 17
Building Age
52
years old
Registered 16 July 1974
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
No manager information available for this plan. This may be a self-managed strata or the data hasn't been recorded.
Disputes in Double Bay
This building is named in 1 published decision. Across Double Bay, 8 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 6
- Buildings involved
- 5 of 192
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: Double Bay has 2,261 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 Double Bay suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Double Bay
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 534 New South Head Road SP43300 Managed by O'Neill Strata Management Pty Ltd | 17 |
| 522 New South Head Road SP14925 | 18 |
| 7 Ocean Avenue SP571 Managed by J A Somerville Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 519A New South Head Road SP3359 | 16 |
| 528 New South Head Road SP30129 Managed by Strata Logic Pty Ltd | 19 |
| 532 New South Head Road SP8799 | 19 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Double Bay with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ocean Avenue
- 45 Ocean Avenue
SP2795 · 82 lots
- 39 Ocean Avenue
SP10299 · 38 lots
- 29 Ocean Avenue
SP2284 · 26 lots
- 24 Ocean Avenue
SP15925 · 21 lots
- 7 Ocean Avenue
SP571 · 18 lots
- 22 Ocean Avenue
SP749 · 14 lots
- 35-37 Ocean Avenue
SP6828 · 14 lots
- 31 Ocean Avenue
SP16566 · 14 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.
1 published court/tribunal decision 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.
The Owners - Strata Plan No 8534 v Woollahra Municipal Council
Building defectSection 121B Order - Repair failed masonry wall, apportionment of repair costs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Lot 13 62 m² | $1,040,000 |
| 11 Mar 2023 | Lot 13 62 m² | $721,000 |
| 2 Oct 2019 | Lot 9 86 m² | $1,280,000 |
| 12 Mar 2018 | Lot 10 | $1,550,000 |
| 24 Dec 2010 | Lot 9 | $720,000 |
| 31 July 2010 | Lot 16 | $680,000 |
| 11 Dec 2009 | Lot 17 | $700,000 |
| 19 Dec 2007 | Lot 15 | $640,000 |
| 22 May 2007 | Lot 3 | $544,000 |
| 16 May 2003 | Lot 3 | $515,000 |
14 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 · 4 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $450K · Assessed by Woollahra Municipal Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-573629
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-467047
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-477592
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-573629) 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 Woollahra local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Woollahra LGA are lower 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
DOUBLE BAY, NSW 2028
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Edgecliff
303m away · ~4 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
2.8km away · ~35 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Double Bay
551m away · ~7 min walk
Bus Stops
22 within 500m · 55 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
5
Listings within 200m
$340
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Stylish 1 Bedroom Penthouse with large terrace
$450
/night
Spacious luxury apartment
$340
/night
Step free 2 bedGroundFloor Art Deco private garden
$325
/night
Spacious 3-Bed Home in Princeton Pearl Double Bay
$325
/night
Fernleigh - A House in the Heart of Double Bay
$2500
/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
Double Bay PS
primary
Secondary
Rose Bay SC
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 17
- Residential
- 17
- Year built
- 1974
- LGA
- WOOLLAHRA