Rooming House Melbourne
Expert Rooming House Builder in Melbourne
If you are looking for a trusted Rooming House Builder in Melbourne, you are in the right place. For more than 20 years, we’ve been helping investors, developers, SMSF buyers, downsizers, upsizers, and first-time home buyers build profitable and compliant rooming houses across Melbourne and Victoria. From design to permits, council approvals, construction, and subdivision, we simplify and streamline the entire process for you.
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We offer two pathways
Knockdown Rebuild & House and Land Packages
Knockdown & Rebuild (KDRB)
Perfect if you already own land or an old home in an established suburb. We assess, design, and build a rooming house specific to your land size and council rules.
House & Land Packages for Investors
We secure the land, design the building, and deliver a ready-to-rent rooming house.
Ideal for
- SMSF investors
- First-time investors
- Busy professionals
- Interstate investors
Why Melbourne investors are choosing a Rooming House Builder instead of a standard builder
A rooming house in Melbourne isn’t like a regular home. It’s a high-yield, income-producing asset that needs smart planning and experience. Many investors tell us things like
- “I want higher rental returns than a normal rental home.”
- “I want my SMSF to buy a strong, positive-cash-flow property.”
- “I don’t want council delays.”
- “I need a builder that understands rooming house rules in Victoria.”
- “I want a team that manages everything so I don’t have to chase people.”
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. We design and build rooming houses across all Melbourne regions, Eastern suburbs, Northern suburbs, Western suburbs, Southern suburbs, and inner-city Melbourne. You get one team from start to finish, no headaches, no guesswork, no running between consultants.
What Is a Rooming House?
A rooming house is a residential property where individual rooms are rented out separately, usually with private ensuites and shared kitchen facilities. They are popular among
- Students and young workers
- FIFO workers
- Professionals relocating to Melbourne
- People needing affordable housing
- Downsizers looking for flexible options
- Families in transition
- People who prefer private, secure living
Rooming houses in Melbourne are growing fast because they provide secure, affordable living and strong rental returns for owners.
Why Build a Rooming House in Melbourne?
EARN $1,800/WK
WITH A ROOMING HOUSE PROPERTY
Fully furnished
Utilities included
People lining up for $350/wk rent
EARN $1,800/WK
WITH A ROOMING HOUSE PROPERTY
Fully furnished
Utilities included
People lining up for $350/wk rent
With rising rental demand, rooming houses are in high demand across Victoria, especially locations near
- Train stations
- Universities (e.g., Melbourne Uni, RMIT, Monash)
- Hospitals (Royal Melbourne, Box Hill, Sunshine)
- Employment hubs (CBD, Clayton, Dandenong, Sunshine)
- Shopping precincts (Doncaster, Highpoint, Chadstone)
Benefits for investors
- High rental yields — 8–14% typical returns
- Strong cash flow from multiple tenants
- Lower vacancy risk
- Suitable for SMSF property investment
- Fast approval when designed correctly
- Can be built on standard residential lots
A well-designed rooming house in Victoria can often outperform traditional dual occupancy or townhouse projects.
Full Turn-Key Rooming House Builder
We Handle Everything
Our process includes
- Site assessment and feasibility
- Custom rooming house design
- Town planning
- Building permits
- Council compliance
- Construction and fit-out
- Subdivision support
- Handover to property management team if required
You don't need to chase different consultants — we manage the entire journey for you.
Our designs include
- Private ensuites
- Kitchenettes in most rooms (optional based on council)
- Shared kitchen and laundry
- Secure entry and exit points
- Fire safety and CCTV options
- NBN ready smart layouts
- Furnished options available
We are Building
Rooming House Projects Across Melbourne
Northern Suburbs
Preston, Reservoir, Thomastown, Coburg, Epping, Broadmeadows
Western Suburbs
Sunshine, Footscray, Werribee, Tarneit, Melton
Eastern Suburbs
Doncaster, Box Hill, Ringwood, Croydon, Blackburn
Southern Suburbs
Dandenong, Clayton, Springvale, Moorabbin, Frankston
Whether you have land already or need our help sourcing a house-and-land package for a rooming house, we can help.
Real Melbourne Results and Experience
Over 12,000+ successful projects in Melbourne 20+ years in designing and building high-density accommodation Experts in council approval success We know what works and where it works best.
Projects we’ve delivered include
- 4-9 bedroom rooming houses
- Dual occupancy rooming homes
- Multi-unit rooming complexes
- Single dwelling with multiple lease rooms
- Rooming houses designed for subdivision potential
Why Choose Us as Your Rooming House Builder in Melbourne?
Over 12,000+ successful projects in Melbourne
- 20+ years in designing and building
- We specialise in rooming house design and approvals
- We build for high returns and long-term performance
- We handle everything, you stay stress-free
- We design with council and compliance knowledge
- We understand the Victorian rooming house market
- We also support property management setup
You get more than a builder, you get a project partner focused on your success.
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Who We Build Rooming Houses For
- Property investors
- SMSF investors
- Developers
- First-time property buyers
- Downsizers & upsizers
- Builders who want specialist support
- Multi-property investors
Whether it's your first project or your tenth, we support you step-by-step.
Build a High-Performing Rooming House in Melbourne
Ready to explore Rooming House Builder Melbourne options?
We offer a free site assessment + feasibility plan.
You’ll get
- Build potential
- Council requirements
- Budget guide
- Rental yield estimate
- Timeline and steps
Call or enquire today.
Let’s build a property that pays you, for life.