SP30686
12-14 MERLIN STREET NEUTRAL BAY
NEUTRAL BAY · 2089 · NORTH SYDNEY
14
total lots
Location
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Strata Manager
Licence: 141116
Last AGM: 3 June 2025
10 months ago
Annual Reporting
30 June 2025
Status
Active
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP30686
- Registered
- 1986-03-14
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2089
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 14
- Residential
- 14
Building Age
40
years old
Registered 14 March 1986
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | Lot 1 | $1,050,000 |
| 18 July 2023 | Lot 4 | $1,340,000 |
| 15 Oct 2018 | Lot 14 | $2,500,000 |
| 24 Aug 2018 | Lot 12 | $1,550,000 |
| 13 Apr 2017 | Lot 9 | $943,500 |
| 19 June 2015 | Lot 10 | $1,280,000 |
| 14 Jan 2011 | Lot 2 | $665,000 |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Lot 4 | $690,000 |
| 2 Aug 2005 | Lot 6 | $586,000 |
| 5 July 2003 | Lot 10 | $750,000 |
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 · 40 dwellings
Estimated cost: $32.8M · Assessed by North Sydney Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-226787
Development Application
RejectedNearbyResidential flat building
PAN-212225
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-226787) 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
North Sydney
1.4km away · ~18 min walk
Nearest Metro
Victoria Cross
1.1km away · ~14 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Neutral Bay
1.4km away · ~17 min walk
Bus Stops
9 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.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire North Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in North Sydney LGA are significantly 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).
Comparable Buildings in NEUTRAL BAY
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 19 YOUNG STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP87315 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 14 |
| 8-10 MONTPELIER STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP18371 Managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd | 14 |
| 13 HARRIETTE STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP23014 Managed by Strata One Pty Ltd | 15 |
| 4A HAYES STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP14503 | 15 |
| 9 HAYES STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP37157 Managed by Strata Master Pty Ltd | 15 |
| 189 BEN BOYD ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP78824 Managed by Len Robinson Strata & Community Management Pty Ltd | 15 |
Comparables are other strata plans in NEUTRAL BAY with similar lot counts.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
7
Listings within 200m
$304
Median / Night
3
Commercial Hosts
3
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Neutral Bay Studio | Relaxed living x harbour view
N/A
Harbour View in Neutral Bay | Parking | Lift
$210
/night
Sun inspired Lux Apt with >160 sqm Garden
$872
/night
Bridge View Haven on Bent | Parking | Lift
$126
/night
The Urban Luxury Stay
$397
/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
Neutral Bay PS
primary
Secondary
Mosman HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.