SP5738
8 LOOKES AVENUE BALMAIN EAST
BALMAIN EAST · 2041 · INNER WEST
20
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
- SP5738
- Registered
- 1971-10-07
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2041
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 20
Building Age
54
years old
Registered 7 October 1971
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2024 | Lot 18 | $3,460,000 |
| 8 May 2021 | Lot 11 | $1,770,000 |
| 19 Sept 2020 | Lot 16 | $2,400,000 |
| 6 Dec 2019 | Lot 11 | $1,630,000 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | Lot 19 | $1,480,000 |
| 18 May 2017 | Lot 14 | $1,350,000 |
| 24 Mar 2016 | Lot 5 | $1,850,000 |
| 17 Sept 2015 | Lot 17 | $1,825,000 |
| 6 Apr 2013 | Lot 11 | $920,000 |
| 12 Sept 2009 | Lot 2 | $900,000 |
15 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 · 3 storeys · 20 dwellings
Estimated cost: $641K · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
RejectedResidential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-525650
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-365683
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-109942
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-525650) 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
Wynyard
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Nearest Metro
Barangaroo
812m away · ~10 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
John Street Square Light Rail
1.2km away · ~16 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Balmain East
132m away · ~2 min walk
Bus Stops
5 within 500m · 19 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 BALMAIN EAST
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 15 JOHNSTON STREET BALMAIN EAST SP14505 | 24 |
| 2-4 CLIFTON STREET BALMAIN EAST SP7315 | 16 |
| 22-26 PAUL STREET BALMAIN EAST SP12501 | 15 |
| 14 HOSKING STREET BALMAIN EAST SP33187 Managed by Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd | 26 |
| 41 DARLING STREET BALMAIN EAST SP5852 | 14 |
| 26 PEARSON STREET BALMAIN EAST SP4884 | 14 |
Comparables are other strata plans in BALMAIN EAST with similar lot counts.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
5
Listings within 200m
$417
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Footsteps to the wharf and city
$515
/night
Townhouse in the Trees
N/A
♥ 65% Off Monthly ֍ Perfect for Longer Stays
N/A
Balmain Family Tranquility - Harbour Views
$417
/night
La Belle de Balmain—Serene Gem near Sydney Harbour
$298
/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
Nicholson St 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.