PICA Group
Registered as: PICA Services Pty Ltd
PICA Group is the largest strata manager in NSW by number of schemes, managing around 4,800 strata schemes (67,000 total lots). Its average scheme size of around 14 lots is below the state-wide average of around 20, indicating a lean towards smaller developments. It has a broad geographic spread across 531 suburbs, with Dee Why as its largest market (5%). Customer reviews average 3.4 stars across 146 Google ratings — below the typical range for NSW strata managers.
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
- 2005
- Team
- No headcount asserted.
Official PICA page identifies QBS Strata Management, states establishment in 2005 and describes Upper Coomera QLD operations. ABR record for QBS Strata Management Pty Ltd is cancelled from 7 Nov 2014; no separate active QBS entity or NSW office is asserted, and PICA branches are not collapsed.
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 13.9 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 1961, newest 2025.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Why 2099 | 244 | 3,210 | 5% | 39.5% | |
| Manly 2095 | 155 | 1,896 | 3% | 21.6% | |
| Wollongong 2500 | 138 | 1,550 | 3% | 19.9% | |
| The Entrance 2261 | 90 | 1,186 | 2% | 40.9% | |
| Narrabeen 2101 | 84 | 1,298 | 2% | 40.8% | |
| Epping 2121 | 79 | 1,397 | 2% | 26.2% | |
| Freshwater 2096 | 70 | 925 | 1% | 32.3% | |
| Forster 2428 | 69 | 745 | 1% | 11.4% | |
| Balgowlah 2093 | 66 | 496 | 1% | 16.6% | |
| Fairlight 2094 | 65 | 532 | 1% | 22.9% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where PICA Group was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does PICA Group manage in NSW?
- PICA Group manages around 4,800 strata schemes (around 67,000 total lots) across 531 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does PICA Group provide strata management in?
- PICA Group is most active in Dee Why, Manly, Wollongong, covering 531 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does PICA Group specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- PICA Group manages almost entirely residential (97% residential lots).
- What is the average scheme size managed by PICA Group?
- PICA Group manages schemes averaging 14 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is PICA Group a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, PICA Group is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does PICA Group have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- PICA Group 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 PICA Group as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming PICA Group as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is PICA Group's NSW strata management licence number?
- PICA Group's NSW licence number is 10116358, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.