Portable Building in Mount Gambier, South Australia
Konbuild brings affordable, high-quality portable buildings to Mount Gambier, South Australia, helping you overcome the local tradesman shortage. We manufacture homes in China and work closely with you, the importer. Mount Gambier is in climate zone 5 and AS/NZS 1170.2 Region A — Normal; the nearest major container port is Port Adelaide, about 440 km away by road.
Warm temperate coastal (Zone 5)
V₅₀₀ ≈ 45 m/s
~440 km by road
USD · FOB Shenzhen
Climate zone, wind region and port distance are indicative regional information. Confirm what applies to your lot with local experts.
While client information is confidential, you can explore some of our previous projects to see the quality and variety of homes we have delivered.
Custom portable buildings in Mount Gambier, South Australia
Design and manufacturing
Custom homes built to your specifications.
Local compliance
Assistance with complying with local plumbing, electrical, and building regulations.
Affordable solutions
Quality homes manufactured in China to help you avoid local tradesman shortages.
Our goal is to help you build your community, whether it's for your family, a series of Airbnb units, or affordable accommodation for a loved one.
Climate in Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier falls in Warm temperate coastal (Zone 5): warm temperate, mild year-round. We take local climate conditions into account, and the panelling can be selected to suit — 50 mm EPS (R = 1.315 m²K/W) is standard, with upgrades to 50 mm PU (R = 2.083), 75 mm PU (R = 3.125) or 50 mm Silica Rock (R = 1.25). For developed countries we recommend the Silica Rock panels.
Wind — Region A — Normal
Mount Gambier is in AS/NZS 1170.2 Region A — Normal, the standard wind region covering most of inland and southern coastal Australia (design wind speed V₅₀₀ ≈ 45 m/s). Confirm the tie-down and bracing your site needs with a local engineer or certifier. Everything we build must meet, or exceed, your country's building codes.
Bushfire (BAL) considerations
Many lots in this region carry significant bushfire risk, and a BAL (bushfire attack level) assessment is commonly required. Check your council's bushfire-prone area map, and tell us early if your lot has a BAL rating.
Getting a home from China to Mount Gambier
Each expandable home ships from Shenzhen in a 40' high-cube container, and two homes fit in one container. The nearest major container port to Mount Gambier is Port Adelaide, about 440 km away by road. We recommend budgeting around USD $1,000–$2,500 for shipping to your nearest port — this does not include customs charges and import taxes. You must hire a customs broker in your country, who should also help with logistics from the port to your site.
Planning approval in South Australia
It's essential to engage with your local council to obtain all the necessary planning and building permits. Our guidance in this area is limited, but we can provide general advice to help your project comply with local regulations. South Australia's planning information is published on the PlanSA portal.
Konbuild portable buildings
Our expandable container homes close down to 5,800 × 2,150 × 2,500 mm, so two travel in a single 40' high-cube container. They can be supplied empty for use as offices, and can be packed up again and moved with a team of people.
Typical use cases: Site offices · Workers' accommodation · Temporary classrooms.
Konbuild models that fit this brief: Oslo, Oslo Grand.
The Oslo at a glance
- Floor area
- 34 m² (365 sq ft)
- Unfolded
- 5,800 × 6,580 × 2,500 mm external
- Folded for shipping
- 5,800 × 2,150 × 2,500 mm external
- Walls
- 50 mm colour-coated steel EPS sandwich panels (standard)
- Electrical
- Distribution box with breakers (1 pc); 12 V LED lights; Power points, data cable, switches and wiring laid out to the customer's requirements
- Warranty
- 1-year limited warranty
- Delivery time
- 90 days after we receive the deposit
The starting price of $7,900 USD is for the Oslo, FOB Shenzhen. Full specification →
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