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Modular Home Prices in Australia: Price List & Costs

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Author: ModuHaus Editorial Team
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Last updated: 5 November 2026
Architectural plans, material samples and a modular home project model on a worktable

The short answer

Are the listed prices complete project costs?

No. The price list shows selected product starting points, not an approved, installed and connected home. Check each model's written scope, GST treatment, delivery, installation and site requirements before comparing complete project budgets.

General Australian budgeting guidance; not a quotation for a particular model or site.

View current starting prices

Compare ModuHaus product starting prices with the scope needed for your site. A starting price alone does not cover an approved, installed and connected home.

Current ModuHaus product price list

ModelFrom (AUD)
The Haven$99,500
The Meridian$99,500
The Cove Studio$40,000
The Span 30$55,000
The Horizon 40$58,500
The Halo 20$18,000
The Vista 20$19,500

These selected prices are indicative AUD amounts, not equivalent scopes or the full catalogue. A pod price is not a granny-flat building quote. Confirm inclusions, exclusions and GST in writing; see product price vs project cost.

What changes on a sloping block?

A sloping block has no standard surcharge. Survey, ground conditions and the selected home affect engineering, foundations, excavation, retaining, drainage, lifting and access. Keep unresolved work as allowances until site evidence is available.

Granny flat building costs

For one- or two-bedroom granny flat costs, compare permanent and expandable options on the same scope. Cove product-only prices (AUD): 1 bedroom from $40,000, 2 bedrooms from $42,000, 3 bedrooms from $43,000. Add only excluded items once; confirm GST, site suitability, approvals and contingency.

Budget lineAsk forAvoid double-counting
Home and finishesModel revision, specification and upgradesFixtures already in the base price
Site and foundationsSite assessment and engineering assumptionsIncluded standard installation
Delivery and liftingRoute, distance, crane and access conditionsFreight covered by the package
ServicesPower, water and wastewater connection scopeInternal versus external services
Design and approvalsDocuments, professionals and feesSupplier-provided documents
CompletionStairs, decking and external workOptional items shown in images

Compare GST and payment terms

Put quotes on the same tax basis. Record GST treatment, quote expiry, payment stages and provisional sums; a lower price may cover less work or different finishes.

Use the NSW Government contract guidance to discuss written scope and payments with your professional adviser. Confirm local contract requirements and check factory-stage payments against lender drawdowns before committing.

Compare the product, then the site

Compare the broader Portable Homes range, or go directly to Permanent Homes, Expandable Homes or Pods. Confirm design/site suitability and inclusions; pictured decks, landscaping, furniture and finishes are not automatically included.

Use the NSW, Victoria and project budget guides for site questions. Floor area alone does not establish approval eligibility.

Request three documents

  1. Step 01Itemised scope: model, inclusions, exclusions and assumptions.
  2. Step 02Site-cost schedule: included, separately quoted and unresolved work.
  3. Step 03Project programme: approval, manufacture, site, delivery and completion dependencies.

Carry complete costs into the rental cash-flow model. For staged procurement, use the developer project process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a modular home cost in Australia?

When comparing prefab or modular homes under $100k, $150k or $200k in Australia, our compact expandable models are one option for buyers researching tiny house prices. A product price below your ceiling does not confirm a complete approved, installed and connected home within budget. Check GST and written inclusions, then allow for excluded approvals, site works, delivery, installation, services and contingency. There is no single national all-in figure.

How much does a granny flat cost?

Start with your permanent or expandable home's product price. Add excluded design, approvals, site works, foundations, transport, lifting, installation, services and completion. Confirm GST and allowances. Installation may already be included; do not count it twice. A complete granny flat cost estimate needs your selected configuration and site assessment.

How much does a tiny home cost in Australia?

For a compact expandable home, start with the selected layout's product price. Check GST and add only what the quote excludes, such as delivery, placement, foundations, approvals and utility connections. The total depends on the layout, site and written inclusions. These starting prices do not price a finished tiny home on wheels.

Are modular homes always cheaper than site-built homes?

No universal percentage saving applies. Compare equivalent scope, finishes, tax treatment and programme assumptions.

How can I get a more useful estimate?

Share your address, intended use, model, site photos and access or service constraints. Start a Planning Assessment or see How It Works.

Sources and further reading

Requirements change and can be applied differently by site and local authority. Check the current official sources and confirm your project with the relevant council, certifier or qualified professional.

Planning Assessment

Start with your site, not only the design.

Share the practical details around your land, intended use and timing so ModuHaus can help clarify the next conversation.

This guide is general information only and is not legal, planning, building, certification or financial advice. Australian requirements can change and may apply differently to each site. Confirm requirements with your local council, a registered certifier or another qualified professional before proceeding.