Compass Strata
Registered as: Compass 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: 126.6 lots. A significant share of schemes have 100+ lots, indicating a focus on large apartment buildings.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1977, newest 2022.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney 2000 | 10 | 1,820 | 45% | 2.2% | |
| Wolli Creek 2205 | 3 | 80 | 14% | 4.5% | |
| Haymarket 2000 | 2 | 362 | 9% | 4.0% | |
| Rouse Hill 2155 | 1 | 309 | 5% | 1.9% | |
| Zetland 2017 | 1 | 74 | 5% | 1.1% | |
| Ryde 2112 | 1 | 70 | 5% | 0.2% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 1 | 40 | 5% | 0.4% | |
| Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | 1 | 12 | 5% | 0.5% | |
| Hurstville 2220 | 1 | 12 | 5% | 0.2% | |
| Goonellabah 2480 | 1 | 6 | 5% | 0.3% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Compass Strata was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Compass Strata manage in NSW?
- Compass Strata manages around 20 strata schemes (around 2,800 total lots) across 10 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Compass Strata provide strata management in?
- Compass Strata is most active in Sydney, Wolli Creek, Haymarket, covering 10 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Compass Strata specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Compass Strata manages a mixed portfolio (26% residential, 71% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Compass Strata?
- Compass Strata manages schemes averaging 127 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Compass Strata a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, Compass Strata does not appear as a current member.
- Does Compass Strata have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Compass 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 Compass Strata as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Compass Strata as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Compass Strata's NSW strata management licence number?
- Compass Strata's NSW licence number is 10137181, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.