Guide to tiny houses in BRISBANE

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in Brisbane towards embracing the minimalist lifestyle and downsizing to tiny houses.

Brisbane locals have embraced this trend with open arms, realising they can have everything they need in a compact and efficient space. It captured their hearts as it offers a multitude of benefits both from an individual and societal perspective.

What people in Brisbane love about tiny houses

Brisbane residents are increasingly aware of the impact of their everyday choices on the environment. Tiny houses promote sustainable living through their reduced size. Embracing tiny houses in Brisbane helps address some concerns and supports that help with the city's commitment to sustainability.

One of the primary reasons why people in Brisbane are gravitating towards tiny houses is the affordability factor. Brisbane's housing market has experienced significant price hikes, making it challenging for many individuals and families to own traditional homes.

Compared to a $1 million median price tag of a 1-bedroom unit in Teneriffe, or $800,000 in the likes of Hamilton, a well-designed tiny house by a reputable tiny house builder such as Hauslein can be approximately 7 times cheaper—and 10 times more beautiful!

The flexibility to set up a tiny house on land without a DA is also a big draw card for anyone seeking to own a tiny house in Brisbane.

Lastly, people have seen the level of quality that tiny houses can achieve with innovative features, full-size appliances, and beautiful real-wood finishes.


How people in Brisbane use TINY HOUSES 

  • Full-time dwelling - Our bigger tiny house models are specially designed to give 1-2 people or even a small family a very liveable space with all of the necessities and many of the comforts & perks you need. For young couples tiny houses are a stepping stone towards property ownership.

  • Family accommodation - People love the flexibility of giving family and friends a beautiful self-contained place to stay for a night or a weekend. A well-designed tiny house can even make for the perfect place for family members to stay on a longer-term basis.

  • Guest accommodation - If you have a property with a killer view or near a desirable location, then a tiny house could open you up to rental income from guest bookings, without much of the time, expense, or hassle that often comes with putting up a traditional building.


Tiny House Council reguLATions in Brisbane

Tiny houses by Häuslein are available in a range of base models, layouts and optional extras giving people flexibility and choice.

All local councils in Brisbane, including the largest local council in Australia, Brisbane City Council operate under the law building codes and guidelines but may also differ in their interpretation and implementation of the law.

If the tiny house will be placed on residential or rural land that has an existing dwelling on the property and sufficient space to set it up - generally councils can have no problem with it.

Remember, a tiny house on wheels is technically a caravan, so it doesn’t require a DA.

As a general rule of thumb, the more built up an area is, the more likely your local council might have something to say. It doesn’t hurt to call your local council to check about adding a tiny house on wheels to your property.

Here are the important pointers:

  • You can’t live permanently in a tiny house on a vacant block of land that does not have a dwelling or planning permission for a dwelling.

  • You can’t park your tiny house too close to a neighbour’s fence.

  • You can’t park your tiny house on an easement.

  • You can’t block a neighbour’s views.

  • Beyond council regulations, suburban developments will probably not allow a tiny house to be placed on a vacant block of land.


tiny houses for rent in Brisbane

In Brisbane, there is a growing interest in tiny houses.

It offers a range of outdoor activities for those embracing the tiny house movement. With its diverse landscape - its lush national parks, rainforests, majestic mountains, and breathtaking coastal trails have become some of the most popular places to visit in Brisbane.

For tiny house owners, it provides a low-maintenance source of income from previously untapped real estate where no building DA has been approved, or would ever be approved.


Finding land IN Brisbane for your tiny housE

Brisbane is a vibrant and rapidly growing city that provides a range of suitable places for tiny houses. With the numerous suburbs and surrounding areas, the city offers plenty of opportunities to find the perfect plot of land to place your tiny house with its vast land areas, booming economy, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant cultural scene.

Big blocks in suburban areas may even allow for multi-generational living. Don’t forget that renting land is a viable option.


Do Häuslein Deliver ANYWHERE in Brisbane?

Yes, Häuslein and our preferred delivery partners deliver our tiny houses to customers all over Brisbane.

Delivery is measured from our base in Herons Creek 20 minutes south of Port Macquarie.

We provide customers with a competitively priced quote for delivery and installation. 

We also attend tiny house expos and events around Brisbane so keep your eyes out for those.