SP12597
5 DENT STREET MEREWETHER
MEREWETHER · 2291 · NEWCASTLE
16
total lots
Location
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Strata Manager
No manager information available for this plan. This may be a self-managed strata or the data hasn't been recorded.
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP12597
- Registered
- 1977-12-02
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 16
Building Age
48
years old
Registered 2 December 1977
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | Lot 8 | $766,000 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | Lot 5 | $745,000 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | Lot 1 | $535,000 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Lot 4 | $510,000 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Lot 5 | $500,000 |
| 13 June 2019 | Lot 6 | $500,000 |
| 21 Sept 2018 | Lot 9 | $540,000 |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Lot 13 | $470,000 |
| 20 Aug 2012 | Lot 6 | $325,000 |
| 29 May 2012 | Lot 9 | $327,500 |
20 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: $214K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-585577
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-454788
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing
PAN-341984
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-585577) 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.
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
32 within 500m · 82 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.
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).
Comparable Buildings in MEREWETHER
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 138-140 MORGAN STREET MEREWETHER SP14805 | 16 |
| 27 HOPKINS STREET MEREWETHER SP40687 | 16 |
| 45-49 MORGAN STREET MEREWETHER SP33151 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 16 |
| 216 UNION STREET MEREWETHER SP20882 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 17 |
| 50 PATRICK STREET MEREWETHER SP7062 | 15 |
| 30 BERNER STREET MEREWETHER SP22808 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 18 |
Comparables are other strata plans in MEREWETHER with similar lot counts.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
The Junction PS
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.