For home builders on a budget, it’s still possible to find designs at an affordable price in Australia’s most populated state.
When building a new house, NSW is one of the more expensive states to build in, according to ABS data from April 2024 showing costs at $433,154.
It's important to weigh several factors when considering the cost of home construction. The amount you spend will vary on the size and style of the design, and where you’re building.
But there are budget-friendly options available for both first-homebuyers and those looking to construct their dream home without overspending.
Here are some builders in NSW offering deals for under $300,000.
Eden Brae Homes
Building homes across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong, Eden Brae Homes has home designs starting from $279,900.
Eden Brae Homes offers various designs starting from $279,900. Picture: realestate.com.au
The Midland, part of its Advantage series, is considered to be one of the company’s most popular single storey homes, with eight floorplans to choose and customise from.
Midland 21, priced from $287,900, includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The compact design considers each space thoughtfully. Each bedroom is located at the front of the house, there’s an open plan kitchen and an option to extend the living area by adding an alfresco.
Slightly higher priced at $293,900 is Paddington 23, which offers family living in single storey home.
This design also has four bedrooms and two bathrooms but includes a master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, at the back of the home.
The open plan living layout includes a kitchen with walk in pantry along with dining and family areas that create a great communal space everyone can enjoy.
Metricon
Australia’s largest home builder Metricon Homes has four designs listed under $300,000.
Lucent, part of its Freedom range, has four floorplans and 13 facades to choose from.
The three-bedroom design has an ensuite and a central kitchen that leads to spacious dining and living areas.
The Delta design has 17 facades to choose from. Picture: realestate.com.au
Delta, which prioritises open plan living spaces and a central kitchen, has five floorplans and 17 facades to choose between.
Delta 25 is one example that has four-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, a walk-in pantry and study nook.
The builder also offers Avanti, part of the Freedom range, which is described as “designed for the modern family” with its two floorplans and 15 facades to choose from. Avanti 27 has a minimum of four bedrooms, three living spaces and an outdoor area.
Rawson Homes
Rawson Homes, which primarily builds in Sydney and the Hunter region in NSW, has multiple home designs under $300,000.
Rawson Homes provides affordable designs through its Thrive series. Picture: realestate.com.au
The company’s Thrive series is specifically targeted towards first-homebuyers and investors, offering a streamlined and affordable building approach.
Eve 18, starting from $273,200, has four-bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and includes a media room at the front of the home.
On the higher end, Aria starts at $298,400 and includes four- and five-bedroom floorplans. Its generous size of 22.2sqm also allows for an alfresco area and double garage.
Stroud Homes
With a presence stretching from Wagga Wagga to Ballina, Stroud Homes has one home design suitable for a budget under $300,000.
Stroud Homes offers the Byron 130 as an affordable home design. Picture: realestate.com.au
The Byron 130 is a Queenslander-style home priced between $250,000 and $300,000.
The three-bedroom design features an open-plan living space, sliding doors that open to an Alfresco dining area, a gallery kitchen and breakfast bar on the island bench.
The company describes it as a flexible design with common alterations including removing the Al fresco, carport or porch to save further on build costs. Or upgrade the garage with a range of add-ons to choose from.
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