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Best Strata Security System in Australia
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Quick answer
Most strata buildings start with common-property CCTV on entries, lobbies, lift landings, basements, gates and visitor parking, then layer in intercom and access control where the real problem is visitor release, resident access, tag management or after-hours gate misuse. The strongest systems also decide early who can review footage and who controls common-property security decisions.
What a broader strata security system usually includes
| Layer | Typical role | Common strata fit |
|---|---|---|
| CCTV | Review movement and incidents on common property | Lobbies, lift landings, basement ramps, gates, mailroom approaches |
| Intercom | Visitor verification and door release | Main entry, resident entry, gate intercom, delivery or visitor entry points |
| Access control | Credential-based control of doors or gates | Basement gates, side entries, amenities, plant or comms rooms, mixed-use entries |
| Governance | Decide who controls access and footage | Owners corporation, strata manager, building manager, committee process |
Worked examples
Small apartment block: lobby camera, front entry intercom, basement ramp camera, side gate view and clear committee rules around footage access. The biggest improvement is usually not more cameras. It is better front-entry and gate workflow.
Larger mixed-use building: lobby and mailroom CCTV, basement entry and visitor parking coverage, intercom-linked resident entry, selected access control on restricted spaces and a more formal process for authorising footage review and tag changes.
Common mistakes
- Trying to use CCTV as a substitute for weak intercom or gate workflow.
- Installing cameras without agreeing who can view and export footage.
- Treating resident privacy as an afterthought.
- Choosing broad common-property coverage but ignoring the visitor-release process at the main entry.