Guides
Cost & feasibility guides
Plain-English answers to the questions Australians actually ask before they build — written by Struqt's architects.
By Struqt’s architects · Updated June 2026
How much does it cost to build a house?
Volume vs custom builder rates, the factors that move the price, and a city-by-city breakdown.
Read the guide →How much does a granny flat cost?
Typical build cost, how big you can go in each state, and where the money actually goes.
Read the guide →Cost to build a house in Adelaide
Local $/m² ranges and the cost drivers specific to Adelaide.
Read the guide →Cost to build a house in Sydney
Local $/m² ranges and the cost drivers specific to Sydney.
Read the guide →Cost to build a house in Melbourne
Local $/m² ranges and the cost drivers specific to Melbourne.
Read the guide →Planning glossary
Plain-English definitions of the planning terms you'll meet on a property report.
Read the guide →Get the exact cost for your block
These are typical ranges. Run any Australian address through Struqt to see what’s actually possible on your specific property — architect-authored, government-data-backed.