Small House in Melbourne, Victoria
Konbuild brings affordable, high-quality small houses to Melbourne, Victoria, helping you overcome the local tradesman shortage. We manufacture homes in China and work closely with you, the importer. Melbourne is in climate zone 6 and AS/NZS 1170.2 Region A — Normal; the nearest major container port is Port of Melbourne, the port for Melbourne itself.
Mild temperate (Zone 6)
V₅₀₀ ≈ 45 m/s
Port city
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 small houses in Melbourne, Victoria
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 Melbourne
Melbourne falls in Mild temperate (Zone 6): mild temperate, with cool winters. 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, and you can upgrade the panelling for better insulation in cold climates.
Wind — Region A — Normal
Melbourne 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
Parts of this region are designated bushfire-prone, and a BAL (bushfire attack level) assessment may be required as part of your building approval. 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 Melbourne
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 Melbourne is Port of Melbourne, the port for Melbourne itself. 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 Victoria
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. Victoria's planning information is published on the Victoria Planning Portal.
Konbuild small houses
At 34 m² (365 sq ft), the Oslo and Oslo Grand are small houses in the true sense. The Oslo Double is for those who want more space.
Typical use cases: First home · Downsizing · Home on a small lot.
Konbuild models that fit this brief: Oslo, Oslo Grand, Oslo Double.
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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