Body Corporate Fees Explained: Complete Cost Breakdown 2025
Understand strata levies, administrative fees, and sinking fund contributions with Sydney benchmarks and cost minimization strategies.
Last updated: 10 December 2025
Key Takeaways
- Average Sydney strata fees: 1BR $4.8K-$8.8K/year, 2BR $6K-$11.2K/year, 3BR $7.2K-$14K/year
- Fees split 50/50 between Administrative Fund (operations) and Capital Works Fund (future repairs)
- High-amenity buildings add 30-60% to quarterly fees
- Body corporate fees are 100% tax-deductible for investment properties
What Are Body Corporate Fees?
Body corporate fees (strata levies) are quarterly payments covering building insurance, common area maintenance, cleaning, repairs, utilities, strata management fees, and sinking fund contributions. These fees are mandatory and legally enforceable. Average Sydney strata fees 2025: 1-bedroom: $1,200-$2,200/quarter, 2-bedroom: $1,500-$2,800/quarter, 3-bedroom: $1,800-$3,500/quarter. Fees vary based on building age, amenities, location, and number of lots.
Detailed Fee Breakdown
Typical quarterly strata levy breakdown for a 2BR apartment: Administrative Fund (40-50%): insurance $350-$450, management fees $200-$300, utilities $150-$250, cleaning $120-$180. Capital Works Fund (50-60%): lift replacement reserves $300-$400, facade repairs $250-$350, roof/waterproofing $150-$250. High-amenity buildings with pools, gyms, and concierge can add 30-60% to total fees.