Hills Strata
Registered as: Hills 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: 15.2 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 1964, newest 2022.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill 2154 | 8 | 139 | 28% | 2.7% | |
| Baulkham Hills 2153 | 3 | 68 | 10% | 1.4% | |
| Northmead 2152 | 2 | 24 | 7% | 1.9% | |
| Silverwater 2128 | 1 | 41 | 3% | 1.6% | |
| Chiswick 2046 | 1 | 32 | 3% | 2.4% | |
| Kellyville Ridge 2155 | 1 | 24 | 3% | 5.9% | |
| Blacktown 2148 | 1 | 24 | 3% | 0.2% | |
| West Ryde 2114 | 1 | 24 | 3% | 0.3% | |
| Carlingford 2118 | 1 | 15 | 3% | 0.6% | |
| North Parramatta 2151 | 1 | 12 | 3% | 0.3% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Hills Strata was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Hills Strata manage in NSW?
- Hills Strata manages around 30 strata schemes (around 450 total lots) across 19 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Hills Strata provide strata management in?
- Hills Strata is most active in Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Northmead, covering 19 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Hills Strata specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Hills Strata manages primarily residential (87% residential, 11% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Hills Strata?
- Hills Strata manages schemes averaging 15 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Hills Strata a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, Hills Strata is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does Hills Strata have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Hills 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 Hills Strata as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Hills Strata as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Hills Strata's NSW strata management licence number?
- Hills Strata's NSW licence number is 10148192, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.