Aus Investment Properties Quarterly Report – July 2025
Australian Turn-Key Investment Property Building Costs Per Square Metre
Overview
As of July 2025, the national average build cost across all turnkey investment property types has continued to rise, reflecting ongoing supply chain pressures, increased labour costs, and strong investor demand. This report breaks down the average build price per square metre for key investment property types across Australia, compared with March 2025 data.
Key National Statistics (July 2025)
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National average build price per m²: $2,581.17
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Highest build cost per m²: $3,025.95 (SDA)
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Lowest build cost per m²: $2,263.14 (Co-Living)
National Comparison: July vs March 2025
Property Type
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March 2025 ($/m²)
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July 2025 ($/m²)
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% Change
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SDA
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$2,850.00
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$3,025.95
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+6.17%
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House and Land
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$2,254.90
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$2,374.22
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+5.29%
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Co-Living
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$2,152.30
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$2,263.14
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+5.15%
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Dual Occupancy
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$2,784.50
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$2,909.35
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+4.48%
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Dual Key
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$2,361.75
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$2,462.18
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+4.25%
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Duplex
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$2,498.00
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$2,602.79
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+4.20%
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Average Build Price per Square Metre by Region
This section presents July 2025 averages across Metro and Regional areas:
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Metro Co-Living: $2,285.40/m²
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Regional Co-Living: $2,227.55/m²
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Metro Dual Key: $2,485.00/m²
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Regional Dual Key: $2,437.82/m²
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Metro SDA: $3,048.90/m²
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Regional SDA: $2,990.10/m²
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Metro House & Land: $2,399.50/m²
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Regional House & Land: $2,345.10/m²
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Metro Dual Occupancy: $2,940.10/m²
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Regional Dual Occupancy: $2,865.75/m²
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Metro Duplex: $2,625.00/m²
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Regional Duplex: $2,570.25/m²
State-by-State Breakdown (Selected Averages)
State
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Co-Living ($/m²)
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Dual Key ($/m²)
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SDA ($/m²)
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House & Land ($/m²)
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Dual Occupancy ($/m²)
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Duplex ($/m²)
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VIC
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$2,245.65
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$2,453.10
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$3,050.40
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$2,365.20
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$2,898.10
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$2,585.90
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QLD
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$2,281.70
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$2,465.55
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$3,015.30
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$2,388.50
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$2,924.75
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$2,610.30
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WA
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$2,240.85
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$2,449.80
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$2,998.70
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$2,358.40
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$2,895.60
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$2,589.10
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Commentary
The July 2025 quarter has shown consistent upward pressure on construction costs. SDA properties continue to lead the market with the highest build cost per m², reflecting their high compliance and specification standards. Dual Key and Dual Occupancy properties remain highly popular due to their strong yield potential. Duplex builds are also gaining traction, particularly in high-growth regional corridors. House and Land packages remain an accessible entry point for investors seeking land appreciation alongside consistent rental returns.
Metro areas remain slightly more expensive than regional areas, but the gap is narrowing as regional markets mature and builders expand delivery capacity.
Investor Outlook
With a steady increase in build costs across all property types, early-stage investment remains critical to maximising capital growth and cash flow potential. Co-Living, Dual Key, and Duplex properties continue to offer strong rental yields, while House and Land packages provide long-term land value growth. Investors are encouraged to act promptly in growth corridors where affordability is still attractive.
As always, partnering with a turnkey provider ensures build timelines, inclusions, and pricing are fully transparent, helping investors mitigate construction risk.
Source: Aus Investment Properties www.ausinvestmentproperties.com
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