SP56649
8 WATER STREET BIRCHGROVE
BIRCHGROVE · 2041 · INNER WEST
18
total lots
Location
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Strata Manager
Licence: 945206
Last AGM: 22 July 2025
8 months ago
Annual Reporting
19 Jan 2026
Status
Active
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP56649
- Registered
- 1998-03-09
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 18
- Residential
- 16
- Utility
- 2
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 9 March 1998
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sept 2015 | Lot 2 | $3,052,000 |
| 28 Mar 2013 | Lot 4 | $2,300,000 |
| 14 Jan 2013 | Lot 9 | $2,275,000 |
| 27 Nov 2009 | Lot 3 | $2,500,000 |
| 20 Apr 2007 | Lot 6 | $2,900,000 |
| 23 Mar 2007 | Lot 4 | $2,900,000 |
| 29 June 2005 | Lot 2 | $3,150,000 |
| 19 Nov 2004 | Lot 6 | $2,450,000 |
| 14 Sept 2004 | Lot 13 | $1,057,500 |
| 14 Apr 2003 | Lot 6 | $2,450,000 |
14 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
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-477515
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-186531
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-477515) 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
Waverton
2.6km away · ~32 min walk
Nearest Metro
Barangaroo
2.6km away · ~32 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain West
752m away · ~9 min walk
Bus Stops
10 within 500m · 30 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 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).
Comparable Buildings in BIRCHGROVE
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 67 LOUISA ROAD BIRCHGROVE SP3493 | 18 |
| 39 CHURCH STREET BIRCHGROVE SP10766 | 17 |
| 2-6 LOUISA ROAD BIRCHGROVE SP13890 | 16 |
| 16 ROSE STREET BIRCHGROVE SP12658 | 15 |
| 37 CHURCH STREET BIRCHGROVE SP10137 | 12 |
| 33 CHURCH STREET BIRCHGROVE SP9875 | 12 |
Comparables are other strata plans in BIRCHGROVE with similar lot counts.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
4
Listings within 200m
$252
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Free Standing One Bedroom Apartment in Balmain
$195
/night
Zuxury Waterfront Escape - Extra Spacious Retreat
N/A
NEW- Balmain Style and Sunny Bay Vibes
$309
/night
2bed harbour haven Birchgrove/Balmain Pet welcome
N/A
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
Birchgrove 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.