Community Strata Management - Built Differently
Community strata management is more than day-to-day oversight, it’s the invisible structure behind a shared way of life. These schemes can span native forests, roads, wetlands, or lifestyle allotments – each one a web of responsibilities that only works with the right support.
At Absolute Strata, we help your community function as it’s intended: with agreed expectations, consistent operations, and collaborative, professional management that stays composed when things get complex. It’s not new to us — we’ve managed community schemes from Dubbo to Lithgow, including working sheep farms and expansive rural estates. These aren’t just properties, they’re places people call home.
Shared spaces bring different voices, and different pressures. We bring practical pathways, firm-but-fair guidance, and momentum that helps committees move forward, not around in circles.
Insight Over Assumption
Community and neighbourhood schemes across New South Wales vary widely – from vineyards and gated suburbs to acreage-based lifestyle communities with shared amenities. What they share is the need for community strata management that respects both the people and the land.
We don’t apply generic rules. We learn the shape of your scheme, interpret the legislation, and deliver community strata management services shaped by insight, not ego. We’ve deliberately chosen not to manage large, layered metro schemes – and that’s by design. We know what we do best, and we do it well: regional and residential-style community management grounded in mutual respect and human understanding.
Clear Rules. Connected Communities.
When responsibilities blur, tension builds. From landscaping and waste to shared facilities and pets, effective bylaws are the backbone of a peaceful, well-run scheme. We help owners’ corporations create and uphold rules that are realistic, inclusive, and built for how people live. We don’t come in swinging – we mediate early, resolve calmly, and move through challenges with clarity. Because community isn’t about control, it’s about connection, and we never lose sight of the people at the heart of the process.
Switching managers is simpler than most committees expect. We’ll guide you through every step, prepare the management statement, and handle the handover with care.
Confident Financials
A well-run community scheme needs more than a spreadsheet; it requires robust, compliant, and communicated financial management. Our team delivers just that. From large-scale maintenance to long-term planning and insurance, we ensure your budget reflects real-world needs. We keep your information safe, explain the numbers in plain language, and walk you through each step so you never wonder. With Absolute, you get strata financial management grounded in integrity. It’s about protecting your community with decisions that hold up today and in the future.
Looking for community strata management that fits your scheme and your standards? Absolute Strata delivers strata and community management services built on insight, care, and real-world experience. Let’s create a community that works — not just on paper, but where it matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between strata and community strata management?
Strata management typically applies to multi-unit buildings, while community strata management covers broader developments with shared land, roads, and facilities. These schemes are often larger, more complex, and require tailored management to ensure smooth operations and compliance across multiple properties.
What do community strata managers do?
Community strata managers oversee the day-to-day and long-term management of shared community spaces — from maintaining roads and recreation areas to managing finances, resolving disputes, and enforcing by-laws. At Absolute, we help your scheme run fairly, efficiently, and with minimal stress.
How are by-laws different in community strata schemes?
Under the Community Land Management Act, there are no standard by-laws. Every scheme must create its own set, tailored to its land, infrastructure, and residents. We help committees draft practical, inclusive rules that reflect how people actually live — not just legal templates.
Who is responsible for roads and shared land in a community strata scheme?
In most community schemes, roads, easements, and shared infrastructure are managed and maintained by the owners corporation or community association. We ensure responsibilities are clearly defined, budgets are aligned, and upkeep is properly coordinated, so nothing gets overlooked.
What makes managing a gated estate or rural lifestyle scheme different?
These schemes often involve unique features like acreage, private roads, native land, or working farms. They require a more flexible, experienced approach. At Absolute, we tailor our community strata services to fit your land use, layout, and long-term goals.
Can we switch community strata managers easily?
Yes, switching managers is simpler than many committees expect. We’ll guide you through the process, prepare the management statement, and ensure a smooth, respectful handover with no disruption to your scheme. We’re here to make the transition easy.
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Our Service Regions
We’re proud to support strata communities across NSW — from thriving city suburbs to growing regional centres.
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Sydney Metro
Reliable management for busy suburbs and high-volume strata.
Central West NSW
Local, people-first strata for towns where trust matters most.
Northern Rivers
Reliable management for fast-growing, community-led regions.
Sydney Head Office
19/700 Princes Highway
Kogarah NSW 2217
PO Box 478
Kogarah NSW 1485
Dubbo Office
Level 1, Suite 4/64
Talbragar Street
Dubbo NSW 2830
Orange & Central West Office
109 Byng Street
Orange NSW 2800
PO Box 1401
Orange NSW 2800
Northern Rivers
PO Box 286
Lennox Head
NSW 2478
