The National Strata Time Capsule: What’s Changed Since 2018?
We explore the national impact of strata transformation as outlined throughout the Australasian Strata Insights Reports (2018–2025). The 2025 edition signals a defining shift, where smarter tools, professionalisation, and policy-driven upgrades reshape how millions live, invest, and participate in strata communities nationwide.
Strata and community title schemes are no longer peripheral elements of the housing market, they are now central to how Australian cities grow, accommodate population shifts, and manage long-term communal assets. As of the 2025 Australasian Strata Insights Report, over 3,400,000 lots are registered nationally across more than 420,000 schemes, compared to 2,800,000 lots and 340,000 schemes in 2018.
The proportion of people living in strata or community title schemes has grown from 15% in 2018 to over 20% of the population in 2025.
The reports illustrate three consistent national themes:
Rapid Growth of Schemes and Lots
- Schemes: 340,000 (2018) → 420,000 (2025)
- Lots: 2,800,000 (2018) → 3,400,000 (2025)
- Residents: 2,600,000 (2018) → 3,900,000 (2025)
This growth is primarily driven by urban consolidation strategies, housing affordability needs, and demographic changes such as smaller household sizes and increased migration to cities.
Professionalisation of Management
- Licensing and minimum standards have been introduced or strengthened in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
- Increasing demand for transparent financial reporting, live portals, and real-time compliance management.
- A growing gap is emerging between well-managed schemes and those run by apathetic or committees in conflict.
Sustainability and Compliance Pressures
- Environmental upgrades (EV infrastructure, solar retrofits, waste management like FOGO) are now standard inclusions in capital planning and asset management.
The shift from aspirational sustainability (2018) to compliance-driven implementation (2025) is noted, especially in ACT, NSW, and Victoria.
These insights underscore the diverse landscape of strata living across Australia’s jurisdictions, each with its unique challenges and growth trajectories. Understanding these nuances is crucial for policymakers, industry professionals, and residents as they navigate the evolving dynamics of strata living.
Explore the state specific comparisons:
Gareth Halverson
National Sales & Marketing Manager
