Aussie Tiny Houses

If you’re thinking about tiny homes in Australia — particularly about building a tiny house in Melbourne — it's always prudent to check which local rules apply to your case before you start planning.   Victoria has changed the rules to make tiny homes easier to build. If you already own a property with a house on it, you can now add a small second home in Melbourne (1) with a gross floor area of 60 m² or less, and (2) located on the same property as an existing house, without going through the usual council approval process. The state did this to increase housing supply, and for you, it means a simpler path to either live in a tiny home yourself or rent it out to help cover rising living costs.   Here’s what else you should know when planning a tiny home project in Melbourne.   How does Australia treat tiny houses?   If your tiny home in Australia is on wheels, councils will often treat it like a caravan (not a house). That means that the rules you h...

Living in a tiny house in Melbourne doesn’t have to mean giving up your comfort or warmth. At Aussie Tiny Houses, you’ll find moveable tiny houses that will keep you comfortable even on cold nights. We focus on proven materials and solid insulation while keeping your home affordable, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank to enjoy high-quality tiny living.   To achieve this, we build tiny homes in Australia that perform well in cooler conditions. When you work with us, you’ll have access to the best insulation choices that help maintain steady indoor temperatures during winter.   Insulation systems designed for cold-weather comfort   To keep your tiny house warm in Melbourne, we install R1.9 structural insulated panels (SIPs) on the roof. We pair these with Earthwool batts rated at R2.5 in the walls and roof, along with an R1.4 insulated subfloor. This layered insulation approach helps reduce heat loss overnight, keeping the interiors of moveable t...