In Australia today, how much can you expect to spend when building a house?
With so many variables going into the design of a new house, it can be tough to know everything about how much it costs to build a house in Australia.
There are a number of different factors that can impact the cost of building a house, including but not limited to:
Have a fast assessment on your budget for the building construction.
Our calculator will give you an estimate of your most probable build over 9 various ‘quality levels’ in terms of design and construction.
Building Cost Calculator
Calculate a guideline Low ↔ High building cost using the same 5-step structure and summary layout as the archived BCC page.
STEP
Total Estimated Building Cost
Cost per sq m:
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Total:
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*This is just a basic guideline in estimating your building costs. The estimated build cost output is based on all the inputs you have provided to have a more exact costing vs. using standard square meter rates.
*The rate excludes: all excavations & demolitions, various spa/pool, driveways and paths, living sites outside, patios, porches, balconies, carports and decks.
*The rate excludes: all excavations & demolitions, various spa/pool, driveways and paths, living sites outside, patios, porches, balconies, carports and decks.
| Calculated based on all the information provided. | Low Range | High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | $0 |
Exclusions:▾
- Total rewiring
- Meter contingencies
- Sewer pipe substitutes
- Stormwater systems
- Onsite detention
- Internal Soft Furnishings
- Blinds & Curtains
- Clay > PVC
- Building across sewer primaries
- Tree and asbestos exclusions
What this cost covers are the following items:▾
- Builders’ surveyor for planning all the scope of work
- Temporary railings
- Environmental matters for protection (ex. erosion)
- Scaffoldings
- Amenities
- First aid
- Site toilets
- Signage requirements
- Specialized documentations (ex. shop drawings)
- Cranes/lifts and other equipment
- Permits and council fees
- Site clearing and cleaning with trash removal
- Dilapidation reports
- Contract costs
- Legal and insurance expenses
Builder's Margin▾
The builder’s margin consists of the overhead and the profit. Overhead means all expense items like costs for legal, accounting,
advertising, trainings, office, tools, vehicles and managerial items.
