--- title: "BuildStreet | Find Your Dream Home" description: "Design, compare, and match your lifestyle with Australia's leading builders. Explore research, statistics, and guides on the Australian housing market." lang: en json-ld: --- [BuildStreet](/) # Find Your Dream Home. Design, compare, and match your lifestyle with Australia's leading builders. ![Modern Australian home with large glass panels and wood accents](/assets/hero-home-BXN5tGch.jpg) ## Compare Builders Side-by-Side We've indexed over 500+ builders across Australia. Use our comparison engine to see transparent pricing, build times, and quality ratings. 1 ### Explore Land Search through thousands of available lots across Australia's premier estates and suburbs. 2 ### Match Builders Connect with registered builders who specialize in your preferred location and architectural style. 3 ### Compare Designs Analyze floor plans, inclusions, and fixed pricing side-by-side to find your perfect fit. ## Home Ownership Resources & Insights Explore our library of research, statistics, and guides on the Australian housing market. [ ![Insurance for building a new home in Australia: costs, cover and requirements](/assets/article-insurance-building-costs-DK_4Svxe.jpg) Guides Updated 6 August 2026 ### Insurance for building a new home in Australia: costs, cover and requirements Official 2026 data on new-home insurance: warranty thresholds, regional premiums, cyclone pool effects, hazard standards and lender requirements. Read Full Article ](/insurance-building-costs) [ ![How Australia's home building rate compares to other countries](/assets/article-international-home-building-CsYvCVoP.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### How Australia's home building rate compares to other countries Australia completed 6.27 dwellings per 1,000 people in 2025, above Canada, the US and UK. Official international housing data compared. Read Full Article ](/international-home-building) [ ![Owner-builder insurance requirements in Australia: rules by state and territory](/assets/article-owner-builder-insurance-vraRsmXW.jpg) Guides Updated 6 August 2026 ### Owner-builder insurance requirements in Australia: rules by state and territory Owner-builders are not covered for defects in their own work under any operating statutory home warranty scheme in Australia. Compare permit, cover and sale rules by jurisdiction. Read Full Article ](/owner-builder-insurance) [ ![Public liability and construction insurance requirements for Australian builders](https://coupidhgsybfrkmmhmtz.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/etienne-girardet-sgyamizhahg-unsplash-kxvy3w.jpg) Guides Updated 6 August 2026 ### Public liability and construction insurance requirements for Australian builders Tasmania requires $5 million public liability cover for specified builder licences. Compare builder insurance requirements, project thresholds and cover figures across Australia. Read Full Article ](/builder-construction-insurance) [ ![How home insurance costs changed after Australia's major disasters](/assets/article-disaster-insurance-costs-9jW0sRFd.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### How home insurance costs changed after Australia's major disasters How Australian home insurance premiums changed after major disasters, using ACCC, APRA and ABS data from 2007–08 to 2026. Read Full Article ](/disaster-insurance-costs) [ ![Home insurance costs by state in Australia: where premiums are highest](/__l5e/assets-v1/bcf3d1e4-6f78-453a-a379-b8534b5b9a1e/article-state-insurance-costs.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### Home insurance costs by state in Australia: where premiums are highest Compare home insurance costs across 330 Australian regions, including premium bands, state patterns and the $2,360 national mean for 2024–25. Read Full Article ](/state-insurance-costs) [ ![How many Australian households are underinsured?](/__l5e/assets-v1/9f9acfcc-cd8f-4fda-a70a-e431c57702ed/article-home-underinsurance.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### How many Australian households are underinsured? Insurance prices rose 52.7% and house construction prices rose 48.3% between December 2019 and March 2026. An unchanged 2019 sum insured would show an index-based shortfall of 32.6%. Read Full Article ](/home-underinsurance) [ ![How does housing affordability in Australia compare internationally?](/assets/article-international-housing-affordability-BUIO-w37.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### How does housing affordability in Australia compare internationally? Australia's OECD price-to-income index reached 150.3 against its long-run average in late 2025, the highest among 21 OECD countries with data. Read Full Article ](/international-housing-affordability) [ ![How home approvals compare in New Zealand and Australia](/assets/article-new-zealand-home-building-Bcb-Z1uT.jpg) Market Research Updated 6 August 2026 ### How home approvals compare in New Zealand and Australia New Zealand approved more homes per person than Australia from 2020 to 2024. Compare national approval rates and Auckland's zoning reforms. Read Full Article ](/new-zealand-home-building) [ ![What happens when a home builder becomes insolvent in Australia?](/assets/article-builder-insolvency-project-DnVlq9sj.jpg) Guides Updated 3 August 2026 ### What happens when a home builder becomes insolvent in Australia? ASIC recorded 712 first appointments among residential building companies in 2025-26. Queensland approved $284.4 million in home warranty claims over five years, with 58.1% linked to non-completion. Cover rules, claim windows and scheme limits by state, against ABS 2024-25 build costs. Read Full Article ](/builder-insolvency-project) [ ![How many home warranty insurance claims are made in Australia?](/assets/article-home-warranty-claims-CFJ_ZKBr.jpg) Market Research Updated 3 August 2026 ### How many home warranty insurance claims are made in Australia? Home warranty insurance schemes are administered separately by each Australian jurisdiction. Queensland received 1,964 claims in 2024-25, down 28% from a peak of 2,745 in 2022-23. State-by-state claims figures, settlement values, cause breakdowns and builder insolvency links. Read Full Article ](/home-warranty-claims) [ ![Home warranty insurance by state: thresholds, cover and maximum payouts across Australia](/assets/article-home-warranty-insurance-DqRMdGA5.jpg) Guides Updated 30 July 2026 ### Home warranty insurance by state: thresholds, cover and maximum payouts across Australia Seven of Australia’s eight states and territories run an active last-resort home warranty scheme. Published maximum payouts range from $200,000 to $400,000 and contract thresholds from $3,300 to $25,000, with the ACT, NT and Tasmania outside the comparison. Read Full Article ](/home-warranty-insurance-by-state) [ ![What home warranty insurance covers in Australia: state-by-state rules, limits and claim triggers](/assets/article-home-warranty-covers-DjpCq5bv.jpg) Guides Updated 30 July 2026 ### What home warranty insurance covers in Australia: state-by-state rules, limits and claim triggers Home warranty insurance is compulsory above $3,300 of building work in Queensland and at or above $25,000 in the Northern Territory. Thresholds, cover limits, claim triggers, defects liability periods and statutory warranties compared, with QBCC scheme data from 2020–21 to 2024–25. Read Full Article ](/home-warranty-insurance) [ ![Climate risk and home insurance in Australia: flood, bushfire and cyclone exposure](/assets/article-climate-risk-insurance-Dbrg4nS0.jpg) Market Research Updated 30 July 2026 ### Climate risk and home insurance in Australia: flood, bushfire and cyclone exposure Weather perils account for 28% of the average Australian home insurance premium, and APRA’s stress test estimates the share of households likely to be effectively uninsured could rise from around 15% in 2024 to 25–26% by 2050. This article covers flood, bushfire and cyclone exposure, regional premiums and the cyclone reinsurance pool. Read Full Article ](/climate-risk-insurance) [ ![Are Australian homes becoming harder to insure?](/assets/article-homes-harder-to-insure-iKxFV-aD.jpg) Market Research Updated 30 July 2026 ### Are Australian homes becoming harder to insure? APRA estimated 15% of Australian households were effectively uninsured under its 2024 baseline, rising to 25–26% by 2050. This article covers insurance CPI, regional premiums, the cyclone reinsurance pool, flood and bushfire risk, and why underinsurance remains unmeasured nationally. Read Full Article ](/homes-harder-to-insure) [ ![How many Australians own investment properties, and how that's changed since 2010](/assets/article-investment-property-ownership-BBYEeXTM.jpg) Market Research Updated 30 July 2026 ### How many Australians own investment properties, and how that's changed since 2010 ATO data shows 2.34 million individuals held an interest in a rental property in 2023–24, up 32.3% since 2010–11. This article covers investor numbers, portfolio sizes, state concentration, net rental losses and the investor share of new lending. Read Full Article ](/investment-property-ownership) [ ![How much have home insurance premiums increased in Australia?](/assets/article-home-insurance-premium-rise--TE-DSr5.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### How much have home insurance premiums increased in Australia? Average home and contents insurance premiums rose 46.4% between 2021-22 and 2024-25, according to the ACCC. This article examines premium growth against CPI and wages, building costs, natural disasters, reinsurance markets, regional differences and household affordability in Australia. Read Full Article ](/home-insurance-premium-rise) [ ![How population growth has changed housing demand in Australia since 1990](/assets/article-housing-demand-history-S6acQxek.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### How population growth has changed housing demand in Australia since 1990 Australia's population grew from 17.07m in June 1990 to 27.80m in December 2025. Overseas migration's share of growth rose from 51.1% in the early 2000s to 72.5% in 2024–25, and average household size fell to 2.5 in 2021. NHSAC projects a 37,000-dwelling shortfall across the 2024–25 to 2028–29 Housing Accord period. Read Full Article ](/housing-demand-history) [ ![Home insurance costs in Australia: premiums, location risk and price increases](/assets/article-home-insurance-costs-COp1rqM1.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### Home insurance costs in Australia: premiums, location risk and price increases Home insurance premiums rose 46.4% between 2021-22 and 2024-25, taking the national mean to $2,360. This article breaks down what households pay, how location affects pricing, and why costs are rising, using ACCC, ABS, APRA and ICA data. Read Full Article ](/home-insurance-costs) [ ![How Australia's ageing population is reshaping what gets built](/assets/article-ageing-population-housing-B1g88Ihd.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### How Australia's ageing population is reshaping what gets built Australia's 65-plus population grew 80.0% between 2005 and 2024, more than double the rate of total population growth, yet houses still made up 65.1% of new dwelling completions in 2024-25. State-by-state population data, housing stock figures, disability and accessibility statistics, and aged care supply, all from official Australian sources. Read Full Article ](/ageing-population-housing) [ ![How many Australians live in share housing? 2021 Census data](/assets/article-share-housing-growth-B3U-CSLr.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### How many Australians live in share housing? 2021 Census data At the 2021 Census, 848,162 Australians were classified as group-household members — 3.6% of people in occupied private dwellings. Rates are highest among 25 to 34 year olds and in Greater Darwin. Full breakdown by age, state, capital city and SA2 area, plus the 20-year trend and ABS projections to 2046. Read Full Article ](/share-housing-growth) [ ![Australia's average household size: what smaller households mean for housing demand](/assets/article-shrinking-household-demand-TcUjCQik.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### Australia's average household size: what smaller households mean for housing demand Australia's average household size was 2.5 in the 2021 Census, down from 2.6 in 2016. The RBA's monthly measure hit a historic low of 2.48 in August 2022 and 2.49 in January 2023. A 0.1 fall in average household size implies about 428,000 additional households at Australia's December 2025 population of 27.8 million. Read Full Article ](/shrinking-household-demand) [ ![Migration and housing demand across Australia's capital cities](/assets/article-immigration-housing-demand-CBJLxnaF.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### Migration and housing demand across Australia's capital cities Net overseas migration added 302,184 people to Australia's population in 2024–25 and 85.4% went to the capital cities. Melbourne and Sydney received 81,168 and 78,403 migrants respectively, while Perth grew fastest at 2.4%. Full breakdown of NOM by capital city, dwelling completions by state, student visa data and Centre for Population projections to 2035–36. Read Full Article ](/immigration-housing-demand) [ ![What is driving housing demand in Australia in 2026? Population, migration and household formation](/assets/article-housing-demand-B3nv9BjR.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 July 2026 ### What is driving housing demand in Australia in 2026? Population, migration and household formation New household formation is projected to exceed net new housing supply by 24,000 dwellings in 2025–26, down from a 78,000-dwelling gap two years earlier. Australia added 412,494 people (+1.51%) in the year to December 2025 with NOM contributing 300,955. Full data on population, migration, household size and state-by-state growth. Read Full Article ](/housing-demand) [ ![How much extra does a 7-star home cost in Australia?](/assets/article-energy-standard-costs-B-HjFm6r.jpg) Market Research Updated 15 July 2026 ### How much extra does a 7-star home cost in Australia? Reported 7-star cost premiums range from $710 in ABCB regulatory modelling to $3,310 in a Victorian worked example, with HIA's industry submission at $13,257. Annual bill savings run from $183 to $300 in government estimates, with independent modelling of all-electric homes above $1,000. State-by-state adoption, payback and the debate. Read Full Article ](/energy-standard-costs) [ ![Retrofitting older Australian homes for energy efficiency](/assets/article-energy-efficiency-retrofits-B0UF57YE.jpg) Market Research Updated 15 July 2026 ### Retrofitting older Australian homes for energy efficiency About 70% of Australia's 11 million existing homes were built before minimum energy efficiency standards, averaging below 3 stars. What insulation, glazing and electrification cost and save, plus the national, state and territory rebates and loans available in 2026. Read Full Article ](/energy-efficiency-retrofits) [ ![What does a NatHERS energy rating measure?](/assets/article-nathers-rating-3CUlXOnz.jpg) Market Research Updated 15 July 2026 ### What does a NatHERS energy rating measure? A NatHERS Star Rating runs from 0 to 10 and measures a home's thermal shell only. A separate Whole of Home rating covers total energy use on a 0 to 100+ scale. How NatHERS is calculated, what affects the score, and how it differs from NCC 2022 compliance across Australia's 69 climate zones. Read Full Article ](/nathers-rating) [ ![All-electric homes vs gas connections in Australia](/assets/article-electric-vs-gas-dkSLPaG4.jpg) Market Research Updated 13 July 2026 ### All-electric homes vs gas connections in Australia How many new Australian homes are built all-electric, which states restrict gas connections, what it costs, and what's driving the shift away from gas. Full 2026 data by state, with 7.06 million residential electricity accounts and 2.36 million gas accounts across AER Schedule 2 jurisdictions at 31 March 2026. Read Full Article ](/electric-vs-gas-connection) [ ![New home energy efficiency rules in Australia in 2026](/assets/article-energy-efficiency-rules-CEN2dSDu.jpg) Market Research Updated 13 July 2026 ### New home energy efficiency rules in Australia in 2026 Australia's 2026 energy efficiency rules for new homes: 7-star NatHERS-equivalent standards, Whole of Home targets (60/50), state-by-state adoption dates from October 2023 to May 2025, seven active exemption categories, and the freeze on further changes until at least mid-2029. Read Full Article ](/energy-efficiency-rules) [ ![Solar and battery uptake in new Australian homes: 2026 data](/assets/article-solar-battery-uptake-CJsLitvl.jpg) Market Research Updated 13 July 2026 ### Solar and battery uptake in new Australian homes: 2026 data More than 4.4 million rooftop solar systems and over 400,000 batteries have been installed across Australia. State trends, the 2011-2026 installation cycle, capital vs regional splits, and the new-build data gap. Read Full Article ](/solar-battery-uptake) [ ![Why Australia's 7-star energy standard has divided the building industry](/assets/article-7-star-standard-DeLEwxwq.jpg) Market Research Updated 13 July 2026 ### Why Australia's 7-star energy standard has divided the building industry Australia's National Construction Code lifted the minimum energy rating for new houses from 6 to 7 stars under NCC 2022. HIA puts added cost at about $20,000 for a typical Victorian house, while government modelling shows a net lifetime benefit of $822 per average dwelling. State-by-state rollout, cost data and what happens next. Read Full Article ](/7-star-standard) [ ![Granny flats in Australia: data, rules, costs and official gaps](/assets/article-granny-flats-CTMPeo_d.jpg) Market Research Updated 1 July 2026 ### Granny flats in Australia: data, rules, costs and official gaps No official source publishes a national count of granny flats built in Australia each year. HIA estimates New South Wales built 4,483 in 2022, around 8.1% of dwelling approvals. This article covers state rules, size caps, tenancy changes and the official cost gaps. Read Full Article ](/granny-flats) [ ![Dual occupancy in Australia 2026: rules, approvals and how it differs from duplexes](/assets/article-dual-occupancy-LumVaHqQ.jpg) Market Research Updated 1 July 2026 ### Dual occupancy in Australia 2026: rules, approvals and how it differs from duplexes Australia approved 34,488 semi-detached and townhouse dwellings in 2025, up 20.5% from the 2023 low. This article covers dual occupancy rules by state, how a dual occupancy differs from a duplex, and which states are leading in attached low-rise housing. Read Full Article ](/dual-occupancy) [ ![Northern Territory housing supply: what's driving development in Darwin?](https://coupidhgsybfrkmmhmtz.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/article-nt-housing-supply-duubpe7r-buceuc.jpg) Market Research Updated 1 July 2026 ### Northern Territory housing supply: what's driving development in Darwin? NT dwelling approvals reached 823 in 2025, up 59% from 2024 and the strongest result since 2016. But completions fell to 408 in FY2024–25, down 83% from the FY2014–15 peak, leaving the Territory on track to meet just 34% of its 11,000-home Accord target. Read Full Article ](/nt-housing-trends) [ ![A history of Australian housing policy: every major scheme and how it worked](/assets/article-housing-policy-history-D8xh_GZ4.jpg) Market Research Updated 26 June 2026 ### A history of Australian housing policy: every major scheme and how it worked Australian housing policy since 1990 has moved through three broad phases: need-based public provision, two decades of demand-side grants and guarantees, and a post-2023 supply-side turn. Social housing's household share fell from 4.7% in 2013 to 4.0% in 2025; NRAS wound up with 32,963 allocations ceased by March 2026; HAFF committed 18,650 dwellings after two rounds; approvals rose 13.3% while completions fell 2.9% in 2025. Read Full Article ](/housing-policy-history) [ ![Can Victoria meet its housing target? Approvals, completions and supply gaps](https://coupidhgsybfrkmmhmtz.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/article-vic-housing-supply-drfqvrrb-pajn1o.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### Can Victoria meet its housing target? Approvals, completions and supply gaps Victoria completed 42,646 dwellings in FY2024–25, the lowest annual total in 15 years. Its share of the National Housing Accord is 306,000 new homes by 2028–29, requiring around 61,200 dwellings a year. Latest data on Victoria's supply gap, approvals, Melbourne's pipeline and what the numbers mean. Read Full Article ](/vic-housing-supply) [ ![First home buyer support in Australia in 2026: grants, guarantees and concessions by state](https://coupidhgsybfrkmmhmtz.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/first-home-buyer-s1o6xr.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### First home buyer support in Australia in 2026: grants, guarantees and concessions by state Federal and state-by-state first home buyer support in 2026: deposit guarantees, Help to Buy shared equity, First Home Owner Grants and stamp duty concessions. ABS lending data shows FHB loan commitments reached 31,590 in December 2025 with an average loan size of $614,048 by March 2026. Read Full Article ](/first-home-buyer-support) [ ![Australia's 1.2 million homes target: progress, funding, and who is responsible](/assets/article-housing-targets-v9b0NsiV.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### Australia's 1.2 million homes target: progress, funding, and who is responsible Australia completed 262,592 homes over the first six Accord quarters, about 97,400 below the straight-line pace needed for the 1.2 million homes target. NHSAC projects 980,000 gross completions over the Accord period, with national delivery expected by June 2030. State-by-state progress, funding programmes and the $2bn Social Housing Accelerator pipeline. Read Full Article ](/housing-targets) [ ![What construction cost trends mean for homebuyers in 2026](/assets/article-construction-cost-trends-pVGH6DRT.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### What construction cost trends mean for homebuyers in 2026 Building a new house in Australia now averages $474,939, up 37.5% since 2019–20. Costs are still rising, build times remain elevated, and contract terms can still push final prices higher. Read Full Article ](/construction-cost-trends) [ ![Government housing schemes Australia 2026: federal, state and territory support](/assets/article-government-housing-schemes-BQWYYjfy.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### Government housing schemes Australia 2026: federal, state and territory support A data-led guide to every federal and state government housing scheme available in Australia in 2026, including first home buyer grants, deposit guarantees, shared equity programs, and supply-side funding. Read Full Article ](/government-housing-schemes) [ ![Social housing overcrowding in Australia: households and underutilised dwellings](/assets/article-social-housing-overcrowding-DtMQhzJh.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### Social housing overcrowding in Australia: households and underutilised dwellings Public housing had an overcrowding rate of 4.3% at June 2025, while SOMIH reached 22.9%. About 22,600 social housing dwellings were overcrowded at June 2024 and about 60,900 were underutilised. This article covers overcrowding by programme, state, and remoteness, plus why suitability matters more than total dwelling numbers alone. Read Full Article ](/social-housing-overcrowding) [ ![South Australia Housing Statistics: supply, approvals and rental vacancy rates](/assets/article-sa-housing-supply-BUjX8Rnt.jpg) Market Research Updated 25 June 2026 ### South Australia Housing Statistics: supply, approvals and rental vacancy rates South Australia approved 14,516 dwellings in 2024–25, led by Playford at 15.9% of state-wide approvals. Completions ran roughly 1,600–1,700 below approvals while Adelaide's rental vacancy rate held at 0.7% in May 2026, among the tightest capital city markets. LGA-level ABS building data, National Housing Accord tracking, and corridor analysis. Read Full Article ](/sa-housing-supply) [ ![Community housing in Australia: growth and new supply](/assets/article-community-housing-NAKdu996.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Community housing in Australia: growth and new supply Australia had 118,817 community housing tenancy rental units at 30 June 2024, up 291% since 2005. Data on CHP sector growth, state breakdown, government expenditure, tenant demographics, and the HAFF supply pipeline. Read Full Article ](/community-housing) [ ![Social housing waitlist statistics in Australia: how many households are waiting?](/assets/article-social-housing-waitlist-DRBFrzIr.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Social housing waitlist statistics in Australia: how many households are waiting? Australia's public housing waitlist reached 189,536 households at 30 June 2025, the highest level since 2014 and up 12.4% in a year. 77,425 households (40.8%) are classified as greatest need. State comparisons, wait times, supply context and limitations. Read Full Article ](/social-housing-waitlist) [ ![Public housing statistics in Australia: stock, waitlists and long-term trends](/assets/article-public-housing-DKaVYS_Q.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Public housing statistics in Australia: stock, waitlists and long-term trends Australia had 296,541 public housing dwellings at 30 June 2025. The national waitlist reached 189,536 households — a 12.5% jump in one year — while public housing's share of social housing fell from 88.8% in 2005 to 65.9% in 2024. Read Full Article ](/public-housing) [ ![Australian dwelling mix statistics: how houses, apartments and emerging home types have changed](/assets/article-dwelling-mix-CflD73S2.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Australian dwelling mix statistics: how houses, apartments and emerging home types have changed Detached houses made up 73.3% of new dwelling approvals in 1990 and 57.8% in 2025. Apartment approvals peaked at a 36.1% share in 2015. This article tracks how the mix of houses, townhouses and apartments has changed over 35 years, using ABS data. Read Full Article ](/dwelling-mix) [ ![How many social and affordable homes are built in Australia each year? Social housing statistics 2026](/assets/article-social-housing-C-pXVHRF.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### How many social and affordable homes are built in Australia each year? Social housing statistics 2026 Australia had 450,607 social housing dwellings at 30 June 2025, covering all four programme types. The social housing share was 4.1% of all Australian households in 2024, down from 4.7% in 2008. The public housing waitlist reached 189,536 households. Research estimates suggest a shortfall starting at about 435,000 dwellings. Read Full Article ](/social-housing) [ ![Build-to-rent statistics in Australia 2026](/assets/article-build-to-rent-ub2IXgtg.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Build-to-rent statistics in Australia 2026 Australia's build-to-rent pipeline holds between 51,000 and 63,500 apartments depending on how development stages are counted. 4,660 units were delivered in 2024, with 6,000 forecast for 2025. Victoria leads total stock; NSW recorded the biggest pipeline gain. Read Full Article ](/build-to-rent) [ ![Is it cheaper to build or buy in each Australian capital city?](/assets/article-build-vs-buy-iDy9md28.jpg) Market Research Updated 24 June 2026 ### Is it cheaper to build or buy in each Australian capital city? A complete 2025/2026 analysis of land-and-build vs established home costs across all Australian capital cities. Compare stamp duty savings, construction costs, grants, and find out which pathway suits you. Read Full Article ](/build-vs-buy) [ ![Duplex and semi-detached housing statistics Australia 2025: approvals, building values and state trends](/assets/article-duplex-homes-B5UzjuST.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Duplex and semi-detached housing statistics Australia 2025: approvals, building values and state trends 34,488 semi-detached, townhouse and duplex dwellings were approved in Australia in 2025, up 20.8% on 2024 and the highest annual total since 2017. NSW and Victoria account for 64% of the total. The average approved building value reached $439,000 per dwelling. Read Full Article ](/duplex-homes) [ ![Prefab home statistics in Australia in 2026: market size, costs and adoption](/assets/article-prefab-homes-Bzplk2Mm.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Prefab home statistics in Australia in 2026: market size, costs and adoption Australia's prefabricated construction sector is estimated at $16.8 billion, around 3% of total construction. Six state programmes and a $54M federal commitment in the 2025–26 Budget sit alongside Japan's 11.75% prefab share of new dwellings — Australia does not publish an equivalent residential figure. Read Full Article ](/prefab-homes) [ ![Australian modular housing statistics 2026: build times, costs and government programmes](/assets/article-modular-homes-Dhubybnk.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Australian modular housing statistics 2026: build times, costs and government programmes Six state governments have funded modular or off-site housing programmes. Official build-time examples range from three to nine months against ~12 months for a traditional Queensland comparator. The Commonwealth committed $54M in the 2025–26 Budget. No national count of modular homes built each year is published. Read Full Article ](/modular-homes) [ ![Knockdown rebuild statistics in Australia: how many homes are demolished and rebuilt each year?](/assets/article-knockdown-rebuild-DtqmATej.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Knockdown rebuild statistics in Australia: how many homes are demolished and rebuilt each year? Australia approved 30,864 knockdown rebuild dwellings in 2024–25, down 29% from a 2021–22 peak of 43,638. NSW and Victoria account for 68% of all KDR activity. Approved KDR homes now average $1.04 million — 138% more than a standard new detached build. Read Full Article ](/knockdown-rebuild) [ ![Emerging home types in Australia: modular, prefab, duplexes and the changing dwelling mix](/assets/article-emerging-homes-Zhz2D9_O.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Emerging home types in Australia: modular, prefab, duplexes and the changing dwelling mix Detached houses fell to 72.3% of Australian dwellings in 2021, down from 75.3% in 2001, while townhouses grew fastest. In 2025, about 42% of private dwelling approvals were not standalone houses. Latest data on modular, prefab, duplexes and granny flats. Read Full Article ](/emerging-homes) [ ![Tasmania housing supply statistics: why the state is falling behind its 2029 target](/assets/article-tas-housing-supply-BD-cenNW.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Tasmania housing supply statistics: why the state is falling behind its 2029 target Tasmania has built about 12% of its 26,000-home Housing Accord target. The state is projected to deliver its share four years late, with completions tracking about 15% below the same period a year earlier. Read Full Article ](/tas-housing-supply) [ ![Canberra housing trends: approvals are rising, but starts remain the risk](/__l5e/assets-v1/7bd8527f-58a0-49dd-8b5b-6618076c5a45/article-act-housing-supply.jpg) Market Research Updated 23 June 2026 ### Canberra housing trends: approvals are rising, but starts remain the risk ACT approvals rose 117% in the 12 months to January 2026, the strongest growth of any state or territory. The ACT is projected to reach its 21,057-home Housing Accord target in September 2029, but 1,203 approved dwellings were still waiting to start at June 2025 and build times have grown 36% since 2020. Read Full Article ](/act-housing-supply) [ ![Why builder insolvencies increased after 2020](/assets/article-builder-insolvencies-COF3D1IO.jpg) Market Research Updated 27 May 2026 ### Why builder insolvencies increased after 2020 Construction company failures rose from 1,284 in FY2021-22 to 3,596 in FY2024-25, a 180% increase. ASIC data shows how the HomeBuilder boom, fixed-price contracts and a cost shock combined into a multi-year insolvency wave that has only just started to stabilise. Read Full Article ](/builder-insolvencies) [ ![Cheapest cities to build a house in Australia](/assets/article-cheapest-cities-to-build-Bfhr9POs.jpg) Market Research Updated 27 May 2026 ### Cheapest cities to build a house in Australia Adelaide is the cheapest of Australia's five major capitals to build a detached house at $389,949, while Sydney tops out at $565,749 — a $176,000 gap before land and site works. ABS data on costs, build times, lot sizes and inflation by city. 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