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Tiny Homes South Australia
Modify designs and builds custom tiny homes at our factory in Murray Bridge. You choose the size, layout, and fit-out. We build it and deliver it to your property.
Custom Tiny Homes, Built in South Australia
A tiny home is a self-contained dwelling, typically under 40 square metres, with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living space. They cost less to build and less to run than a traditional house, and they’re built to the same standards. We’ve been building portable and transportable structures for over 20 years. Every tiny home we produce is designed around the client, built with Australian steel and local trades, and manufactured right here in South Australia.
How Our Clients Use Them
- Full-time living: An affordable home you can own outright without a 30-year mortgage.
- Backyard retreat: A self-contained granny flat, guest house, or teenage retreat with its own entrance.
- Home office or studio: A proper workspace on your property, away from the main house.
- Holiday rental: Airbnb-ready accommodation on your land. Popular across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, and Murraylands.
- Off-grid living: With solar, water tanks, and composting, a tiny house can run independently in regional South Australia.
Our Tiny Home Range
You choose the size, layout, and inclusions. We build it at our Murray Bridge factory.
Popular configurations:
Teenage Retreat
One bed, kitchenette, bathroom, living area, and a private entrance. Close enough to the main house to stay connected, separate enough to give a teenager their own space. Also, a popular choice for guest accommodation and rentals.
Studio Apartment
Open-plan layout with a combined bedroom, living area, kitchenette, and bathroom. Suits couples, downsizers, young professionals, and anyone after a dedicated home office or rental property.
Every build is custom, so if you need something outside these configurations, we’ll design it with you.
What They Cost
Tiny homes cost less to build, run, and maintain than a traditional home. Fewer materials, factory-built (so no weather delays or site blowouts), and smaller ongoing bills.
Pricing depends on the size, layout, and fit-out. Get in touch with what you’re after, and we’ll put together a no-obligation quote.
Planning and Approval
Tiny home regulations in South Australia depend on the structure, location, and how you plan to use it.
- On foundations means planning and building approval under the SA Planning & Design Code, same as a conventional dwelling.
- On wheels can be treated as a caravan in some cases, but permanent occupation or connection to services usually triggers council approval.
- Rental use (Airbnb, short-stay) can reclassify your property’s use and may need additional consent.
- It varies by council. Always check with your council early on.
We build to the National Construction Code and can talk you through the compliance side. For planning-specific questions, your local council or a planning consultant is the right starting point.
Why Modify?
We’re a family-owned South Australian business based in Murray Bridge. Our team has over 50 years of combined experience across construction, mining, and modular building. We’re registered Master Builders Association members, and we use local trades and Australian steel on every build.
When you work with us, you’re dealing directly with the people who design and build your tiny home. Not a sales team, not a call centre, not a reseller shipping a flat-pack from interstate.
- Custom-built to your specs: We don’t sell off-the-shelf models. Your tiny home is designed around your lifestyle, your property, and your budget.
- Manufactured locally: Every build happens at our Murray Bridge factory, where we can control quality and keep timelines tight.
- End-to-end service: We handle design, construction, delivery, and installation. You deal with one team the whole way through.
- Delivered across South Australia and Australia-wide: We manage all transport and placement on site.
Want to see how we work? You’re welcome to visit our factory. We’ll walk you through the process and show you what goes into every build.
Whether you’re still weighing up the idea or you’re ready to lock in a build, we’re happy to talk it through. Give us a call, send an email, or fill in the form below, and our team will get back to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have specific questions. Rest assured, we’re here to address all your questions and provide you with comprehensive information to help you make the best choices for your unique requirements.
What are the benefits of a tiny home in South Australia?
The biggest one is cost. A tiny home is significantly cheaper to build than a traditional house, and the ongoing expenses (energy, maintenance, rates) are lower across the board. But beyond the money side, SA is one of the better states to go tiny. There’s affordable land in beautiful parts of the state, including the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, and Fleurieu Peninsula, and a growing community of people already living this way.
Do I need council approval for a tiny home?
In most cases, yes. Tiny homes on foundations are treated like any other dwelling and need planning and building approval. Tiny homes on wheels can sometimes fall under caravan rules, but if you’re connecting to services or using it as permanent accommodation, your council will likely require approval. The rules aren’t consistent across SA, so it’s worth contacting your local council early.
How can I customise my tiny home?
Everything about your tiny home is customisable. Size, layout, number of rooms, kitchen and bathroom configuration, flooring, fixtures, finishes, and off-grid systems like solar and water tanks. We start every project with a conversation about how you plan to use the space, then design around that. If you’ve seen something you like elsewhere, bring it to us, and we’ll work out how to make it happen.
Can I use a tiny home as an Airbnb or holiday rental?
Yes. It’s one of the most popular uses we build for. A well-placed tiny home in a scenic part of South Australia can do well as short-term accommodation, particularly in tourist areas like the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. The main thing to be aware of is that running a rental can change how your property is classified under planning rules, so check with your council about any additional approvals before you commit.
How much does a tiny home cost?
It depends on the size, layout, and fit-out. A smaller studio configuration will sit at a different price point than a larger two-room build with a full kitchen and off-grid setup. Because every tiny home we build is custom, we don’t publish set pricing. The best way to get a realistic number for your situation is to get in touch. We’ll ask a few questions about what you need and put together a detailed quote (no obligation).