AT A GLANCE
57
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Newcastle, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
57
Year built
2015
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
9 Watt Street is a 57-lot residential strata scheme in Newcastle, registered in 2015 and now about 11 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 114 strata plans in Newcastle (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 9 Watt Street (lots 1–57) is part of strata scheme SP91597, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP91597.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 9 Watt 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
- SP91597
- Registered
- 2015-07-30
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 57
- Residential
- 57
Building Age
11
years old
Registered 30 July 2015
Expect painting, carpet replacement, and lift refurbishment. Check the capital works fund is adequately funded
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 30 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
3 Nov 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Newcastle
No published decision names this building. Across Newcastle, 5 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 5 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 4
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 5 of 114
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.34 (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 Newcastle suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newcastle
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 18 Wolfe Street SP102495 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 57 |
| 61 Shortland Esplanade SP72340 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 58 |
| 209 Hunter Street SP77286 Managed by Russell Agencies Pty Ltd | 59 |
| 77 Shortland Esplanade SP92940 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 55 |
| 5-7 Honeysuckle Drive SP76482 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 51 |
| 265 Wharf Road SP63662 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 50 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Watt Street
- 67 Watt Street
SP85468 · 113 lots
- 15 Watt Street
SP109847 · 39 lots
- 28 Watt Street
SP1845 · 24 lots
- 46 Watt Street
SP94033 · 18 lots
- 14 Watt Street
SP16024 · 6 lots
- 16 Watt Street
SP66128 · 6 lots
- 23 Watt Street
SP31575 · 5 lots
- 31-33 Watt Street
SP34152 · 5 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 75 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP95192 · 158 lots
- 67 Watt Street, Newcastle
SP85468 · 113 lots
- 26 Pacific Street, Newcastle
SP60955 · 79 lots
- 111 Scott Street, Newcastle
SP85863 · 49 lots
- 19 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP76672 · 39 lots
- 45 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP91331 · 25 lots
Risk & History
Building Commission Orders
1 Building Commission order in force
The NSW Building Commissioner has ordered the developer or builder to fix serious defects, stop work, or has prohibited occupation or strata registration. Ask for the defect schedule and the rectification status before you exchange.
Building Work Rectification Order for Basebuild Pty Limited
Issued to Basebuild Pty Limited
9 Watt Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Issued 12 Aug 2025
Amended 30 Apr 2026
Basebuild Pty Limited (ACN 054 132 419) is being given this Building Work Rectification Order (Order) in relation to 9 Watt Street NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 (CP/SP91597) (the Development). Basebuild Pty Limited (ACN 054 132 419) is required to cause building work to be carried out to remediate the serious and/or potential serious defects as set out below in this Order. Failure to comply with the requirements in this Order is a criminal offence.
Issued under Section 33 of the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020
Source: Building Commission NSW register of building work orders. The register lists orders currently in force on residential buildings; orders that have been complied with or revoked are removed. Orders are matched to this plan by the plan number or address named on the order.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | Lot 9 | $800,000 |
| 5 Sept 2025 | Lot 51 | $760,000 |
| 18 July 2025 | Lot 5 | $570,000 |
| 4 July 2025 | Lot 47 | $625,000 |
| 18 June 2025 | Lot 40 | $605,000 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Lot 32 | $770,000 |
| 25 Sept 2024 | Lot 19 | $575,000 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Lot 44 | $660,000 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Lot 40 | $565,000 |
| 21 June 2024 | Lot 34 | $580,000 |
51 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 · 7 storeys · 6 dwellings
Estimated cost: $9.4M · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
PAN-500186
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-498030
Development Application
DeterminedBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
PAN-150561
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-500186) 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, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: B
Good public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.4km away · ~31 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Newcastle Beach Light Rail
131m away · ~2 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
456m away · ~6 min walk
Bus Stops
12 within 500m · 25 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
- 57
- Residential
- 57
- Year built
- 2015
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE