How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Queensland?

The honest answer is that a house and land package price is built from a long list of decisions, and the headline figure tells you very little on its own.

That is not a dodge. It is the reason two homes that look identical on a flyer can be tens of thousands apart. Here is what actually moves the number.

What the price is made of

• Land, valued on its location, size, frontage and how far through the release it is
• Site works, including cut and fill, retaining, soil conditions and service connections
• The base home, driven by floor area, number of bedrooms and how many storeys
• The facade standard, since a wider, more detailed facade costs more than a plain one
• Inclusions, the difference between a builder's base list and a fully loaded one
• Council and developer fees, plus approval and inspection charges

What pushes a price up

• A sloping or odd shaped block that needs retaining walls and extra cartage
• Rock under the surface, or soil that has to be removed and replaced
• Corner blocks with extra frontage to landscape and fence
• Estate covenants demanding a higher facade standard or specific materials
• Upgrades chosen at colour selection, which is where most budgets quietly move
• Building further from the city, where trades and materials travel further

The costs people forget

A package price rarely covers everything you will pay in the first year:

• Fencing, driveway, letterbox and clothesline
• Landscaping, turf, garden beds and irrigation
• Blinds, curtains and screens
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans beyond what is included
• Connection fees for power, water, gas and internet
• Rent while the build runs, if you are not already living somewhere else

Ask for these to be listed and priced before you sign, so the real number is on the table.

How to compare two packages fairly

Compare the completed price, not the advertised one. Put the inclusion lists side by side, check the site cost allowance, and confirm what the builder treats as a variation.

If you would like help reading an inclusion list, talk to us and we will go through it with you. We would rather explain it now than find the gap at handover.

Frequently asked questions

Is a single storey home cheaper to build than a double storey?

On the same block, a single storey is usually cheaper to build, because it avoids stairs, extra framing and a second set of wet areas. On a narrow block a double storey can be the only way to get the floor area you want.

Should I buy land first or find a package?

A package is usually the smoother path, because the land and the design are already matched. If you find land you love, we can look for a design that suits it. See our current packages as a starting point.

What is a fixed price contract?

It means the builder carries the risk on the build cost, apart from changes you choose and any provisional allowances flagged upfront. Always ask what sits outside the fixed price.

How much should I allow above the package price?

It depends on the block and the finish you want. A sensible starting point is a clear allowance for fencing, landscaping, blinds and connections, then a check with your finance specialist that the loan covers it. The Sorted Mortgages team can build those extras into the borrowing figure from the start.

Where to see real numbers

Every listing on our packages page shows the price for that specific block and design, and you can filter by budget. When you are ready, send an enquiry and we will price the inclusions properly rather than in general terms.