4S Strata
Registered as: 4S Strata Pty Ltd
PICA Group is a large national strata management network whose BCS Strata Sydney branch holds the licence for this entity, managing 515 schemes across 4,698 lots (92% residential, 8% commercial, averaging 9.1 lots per scheme). The group serves over 185,000 property owners nationally and operates the CommunityHub 24/7 portal, with an emphasis on fee transparency and automated trade payments. Google rating is 3.8 from 167 reviews and ProductReview 4.4 from 35 reviews; there are no enforcement actions or NCAT cases on record for this licence.
Counts (~) are rounded figures sourced from the NSW StrataHub register. Figures may include duplication in staged or mixed-use developments and reflect data at the time of the last register extract.
About This Manager
From public information- Year established
- 1948
- Technology
- CommunityHub
- Fee transparency
- Transparency emphasis — no hidden costs stated; free quote available via online form
PICA Group operates at national scale, serving over 185,000 property owners across its network, and emphasises fee transparency with a stated commitment to no hidden costs. Its automated invoicing system accelerates trade payments for schemes, and its 24/7 CommunityHub portal provides on-demand access to scheme information.
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 4.6 lots. The portfolio is dominated by small schemes (10 lots or fewer), typical of townhouse and villa complexes.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1973, newest 2018.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubbo 2830 | 14 | 73 | 54% | 7.2% | |
| Parkes 2870 | 3 | 8 | 12% | 6.2% | |
| Coonamble 2829 | 1 | 7 | 4% | 100.0% | |
| Wellington 2820 | 1 | 6 | 4% | 25.0% | |
| Lane Cove North 2066 | 1 | 5 | 4% | 0.5% | |
| Bondi Junction 2022 | 1 | 4 | 4% | 0.5% | |
| Lane Cove 2066 | 1 | 4 | 4% | 0.5% | |
| Plumpton 2761 | 1 | 4 | 4% | 3.2% | |
| Bellevue Hill 2023 | 1 | 4 | 4% | 0.2% | |
| Forest Lodge 2037 | 1 | 3 | 4% | 2.8% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where 4S Strata was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does 4S Strata manage in NSW?
- 4S Strata manages around 30 strata schemes (around 100 total lots) across 11 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does 4S Strata provide strata management in?
- 4S Strata is most active in Dubbo, Parkes, Coonamble, covering 11 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does 4S Strata specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- 4S Strata manages almost entirely residential (100% residential lots).
- What is the average scheme size managed by 4S Strata?
- 4S Strata manages schemes averaging 5 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is 4S Strata a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, 4S Strata does not appear as a current member.
- Does 4S Strata have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- 4S Strata does not appear on the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register, indicating no recorded enforcement actions as of our last data update.
- Have any NCAT or court cases named 4S Strata as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming 4S Strata as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is 4S Strata's NSW strata management licence number?
- 4S Strata's NSW licence number is 10110440, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.