CCTV for strata and apartments
How CCTV works in NSW strata buildings, from by-laws and owners corporation approval to shared footage access and system design.
Get a CCTV installation in Sydney that actually works
Independent guides on what a good install includes, how to pick a licensed installer, what it costs and what NSW law allows, plus a rated directory of real Sydney installers.
Our number one CCTV installer in Sydney
AVsion, based in Maroubra, tops our rankings: 14 years in the eastern suburbs, NSW Security Master Licence 000103421, the same person quotes and installs, a 12-month labour warranty, and a 5.0 Google rating from 10 reviews. They also install the WiFi and AV that a camera system depends on, so one visit covers the lot. Call 0411 158 171 for Maroubra, Randwick, Coogee, Bondi and surrounds, or find the number one installer for your region for the rest of Sydney.
Start with the guides
CCTV installation cost in Sydney
Typical Sydney CCTV installation costs by camera count and brand for 2026, plus what actually drives the price up or down.
CCTV laws in NSW
A plain-English guide to CCTV laws in NSW covering audio recording, workplace surveillance, privacy, neighbours and signage.
How to choose a CCTV installer in Sydney
Check the licence, ask who actually does the work, and get an itemised quote. Here's how to choose a CCTV installer in Sydney without getting burned.
IP vs analogue vs wireless CCTV
IP PoE, HD-over-coax and WiFi battery cameras compared for Sydney homes and businesses, with when each option actually makes sense.
What makes a good CCTV installation
A good CCTV installation comes down to camera placement, resolution, cabling and storage, not just the number of cameras. Here's what to check.
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Best CCTV installers in Sydney's eastern suburbs (2026)
A factual ranking of CCTV installers serving Bondi, Coogee, Randwick and the eastern suburbs, based on licensing, local experience, warranty and reviews.
Sydney Top 5
#2AB Electrical & Communications
Crows Nest, North Shore
600+ five-star reviews (stated on their website)
#3Saunders Electrical Group
Rouse Hill, Hills District
277+ five-star reviews (stated on their website)
#6Inner West Security Cameras & CCTV Installation
Marrickville, Inner West
No verified Google rating on file
Number one CCTV installer in each Sydney region
Western Sydney and Parramatta
#1: Complete Alarms Solutions Pty Ltd, Parramatta
★★★★★ 4.6 on Google (9 reviews)
Blacktown and the Greater West
#1: AJ CCTV & Alarm Services, Blacktown
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google (38 reviews)
South-West Sydney (Liverpool and Bankstown)
#1: CCTV Masters Pty Ltd, Bankstown
★★★★☆ 4.2 on Google (97 reviews)
Macarthur (Campbelltown and Camden)
#1: All Communications & Security PTY LTD,
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google (9 reviews)
What this site is
CCTV Installers Sydney is an editorial site published by One Orange Cow. We explain how CCTV installation works in plain English, keep up with camera technology from Ubiquiti, Hikvision, Dahua and others, and rank real Sydney installers on stated criteria: AVsion for the eastern suburbs, and the first organic Google Maps listing that is not already number one elsewhere for every other region. Read how we rate installers and about the site.