Strata North
Registered as: SMS Byron Bay/Ballina Pty Limited
Strata North is a Far North Coast NSW specialist, licensed since 2002, managing 792 schemes (13,107 lots) with an average scheme size of 16.5 lots — reflecting a deeply residential, small-scheme portfolio that is 94% residential. Each scheme receives a dedicated manager-and-assistant pair, a model the firm credits for its local reputation and consistent client communication. It holds an SCA membership, carries a 4.3 Google rating across 36 reviews, and has 4 NCAT cases on record.
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 informationEach scheme is assigned a dedicated manager and assistant, providing consistent communication and continuity of service. The firm positions itself as the dominant strata and community management provider on the Far North Coast, serving a predominantly residential portfolio of small schemes (average 16.5 lots) from its Ballina base.
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 16.5 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 1972, newest 2025.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bay 2481 | 246 | 8,580 | 31% | 45.8% | |
| Ballina 2478 | 127 | 1,347 | 16% | 25.3% | |
| East Ballina 2478 | 77 | 471 | 10% | 29.8% | |
| Lennox Head 2478 | 60 | 427 | 8% | 12.0% | |
| Alstonville 2477 | 45 | 384 | 6% | 24.1% | |
| Suffolk Park 2481 | 29 | 215 | 4% | 20.9% | |
| Goonellabah 2480 | 19 | 160 | 2% | 5.9% | |
| Yamba 2464 | 19 | 101 | 2% | 6.7% | |
| Evans Head 2473 | 17 | 114 | 2% | 9.2% | |
| West Ballina 2478 | 16 | 230 | 2% | 18.8% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Strata North was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Strata North manage in NSW?
- Strata North manages around 800 strata schemes (around 13,000 total lots) across 36 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Strata North provide strata management in?
- Strata North is most active in Byron Bay, Ballina, East Ballina, covering 36 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Strata North specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Strata North manages primarily residential (94% residential, 5% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Strata North?
- Strata North manages schemes averaging 17 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Strata North a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, Strata North is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does Strata North have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Strata North 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 Strata North as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Strata North as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Strata North's NSW strata management licence number?
- Strata North's NSW licence number is 1189554, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.