AT A GLANCE
18
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Surry Hills, NSW. 215 other strata plans nearby
Lots
18
Year built
1975
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
495-497 Bourke Street is an 18-lot strata scheme in Surry Hills, registered in 1975 and now about 51 years old. It is one of 216 strata plans in Surry Hills (Sydney council area). Every lot at 495-497 Bourke Street (lots 1–18) is part of strata scheme SP8926, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP8926.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 495-497 Bourke 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
- SP8926
- Registered
- 1975-01-08
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 18
Building Age
51
years old
Registered 8 January 1975
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 26 Hutchinson Street SP97536 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 12 Arthur Street SP12349 | 18 |
| 7 Rutland Street SP55748 Managed by Stratamark Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 62-64 Foster Street SP73550 Managed by Kooper & Levi Strata Management Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 424-430 Elizabeth Street SP69804 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 18 |
| 461-465 Elizabeth Street SP94930 | 19 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Surry Hills with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Bourke Street
- 425-429 Bourke Street
SP84303 · 87 lots
- 389-393 Bourke Street
SP13644 · 86 lots
- 679-695 Bourke Street
SP8153 · 72 lots
- 417-419 Bourke Street
SP72979 · 61 lots
- 397-405 Bourke Street
SP44208 · 59 lots
- 437-439 Bourke Street
SP72040 · 53 lots
- 360-364 Bourke Street
SP11727 · 47 lots
- 322-340 Bourke Street
SP30206 · 46 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | Lot 6 57 m² | $717,000 |
| 21 May 2026 | Lot 4 34 m² | $460,000 |
| 12 May 2026 | Lot 5 57 m² | $685,000 |
| 23 July 2025 | Lot 9 57 m² | $783,000 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Lot 10 57 m² | $742,000 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | Lot 12 47 m² | $530,000 |
| 23 Nov 2022 | Lot 16 47 m² | $585,000 |
| 2 Nov 2021 | Lot 18 57 m² | $689,000 |
| 12 May 2021 | Lot 8 34 m² | $415,000 |
| 17 Mar 2018 | Lot 16 | $541,000 |
25 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 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $30K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
PAN-620559
Development Application
WithdrawnNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-446236
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Shop top housing, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
PAN-487289
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-620559) 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
Central
868m away · ~11 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Surry Hills Light Rail
403m away · ~5 min walk
Bus Stops
12 within 500m · 80 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
29
Listings within 200m
$234
Median / Night
5
Commercial Hosts
10
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Newly renovated apartment in Surry Hills w/parking
$243
/night
Luxury House in Surry Hills
$500
/night
Art's Terrace—Central Surry Hills & Alfresco Charm
$405
/night
Unit 6, 65A Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
$232
/night
Unit 3. 65A Fitzroy Street
$223
/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.
STRATA MANAGER
No manager information available.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 18
- Year built
- 1975
- LGA
- SYDNEY