AT A GLANCE
12
total lots in this scheme
No manager information on file. Located in Birchgrove, NSW. 31 other strata plans nearby
Lots
12
Year built
1975
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
31 Church Street is a 12-lot strata scheme in Birchgrove, registered in 1975 and now about 51 years old. It is one of 32 strata plans in Birchgrove (Inner West council area). Every lot at 31 Church Street (lots 1–12) is part of strata scheme SP9874, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP9874.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 31 Church 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
- SP9874
- Registered
- 1975-08-14
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 12
Building Age
51
years old
Registered 14 August 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 Birchgrove
No published decision names this building. Across Birchgrove, 1 decision names a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 1
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 32
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: Birchgrove has 542 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 Birchgrove suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Birchgrove
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 33 Church Street SP9875 | 12 |
| 37 Church Street SP10137 | 12 |
| 1A Thomas Street SP14287 | 12 |
| 45 Wharf Road SP8875 | 11 |
| 47 Wharf Road SP3674 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 11 |
| 30 Bay Street SP67302 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 10 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Birchgrove with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Church Street
- 39 Church Street
SP10766 · 17 lots
- 33 Church Street
SP9875 · 12 lots
- 37 Church Street
SP10137 · 12 lots
- 35 Church Street
SP10138 · 5 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2025 | Lot 8 | $590,000 |
| 9 Mar 2022 | Lot 11 | $1,200,000 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | Lot 12 | $1,250,000 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | Lot 9 | $745,000 |
| 19 June 2019 | Lot 11 | $880,000 |
| 17 May 2019 | Lot 7 | $800,000 |
| 24 Jan 2019 | Lot 2 | $880,000 |
| 1 May 2017 | Lot 4 | $850,000 |
| 22 Sept 2014 | Lot 12 | $805,000 |
| 10 Dec 2010 | Lot 10 | $617,000 |
17 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: $585K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing, Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-136760
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-606180
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
PAN-56500
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-136760) 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 Inner West local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Inner West LGA are similar to 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
BIRCHGROVE, NSW 2041
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Waverton
2.5km away · ~31 min walk
Nearest Metro
Barangaroo
2.1km away · ~26 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
John Street Square Light Rail
1.7km away · ~21 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain
479m away · ~6 min walk
Bus Stops
18 within 500m · 35 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
$287
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Stylish Balmain workers cottage
$312
/night
Cottage in the heart of Balmain
$320
/night
Stylish Balmain Terrace near Parks, Ferry & Cafes
$415
/night
3 Bedroom House in Balmain - 10 mins Ferry to CBD
$224
/night
Serene modern terrace in the heart of Balmain
$180
/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
Balmain PS
primary
Secondary
SSC Balmain
high coed
SSC Blackwattle Bay
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
- 12
- Year built
- 1975
- LGA
- INNER WEST