Luxury Container Homes
Container Build Group designs and builds luxury container homes in our own factory at 39 Habib Drive, South Lismore NSW, and delivers them across Australia. Our builds include the two-storey Cronulla in Sydney, made from eight 20ft and three 40ft containers; the Lindendale near Lismore, made from fourteen 20ft containers; Crystal's Palace on a sloping block in Coffs Harbour; Boulder Ridge near Tenterfield; and Proserpine in Queensland, built from three 40ft containers.
Most of the work, kitchens included, happens under cover in the factory before the trucks leave, so the on-site stage is short. Every layout is custom, and the finish can be anything from raw industrial steel to fully lined, like the Hinterland Luxury Home. Want the full picture? See all our projects or our range of shipping container homes.
Crystal’s Palace
This home consists of 3x 40 FT and 1×20 FT with conventional build for middle section.
Total of 3 bedrooms, outdoor room, laundry, walk in pantry, bathroom, kitchen and huge internal living area with clear storey windows with 4 m ceilings. It also include large outdoor deck areas and the storage unit below.
More of our container home builds
- Proserpine, QLD: three 40ft containers, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
- The Mullumbimbi: 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, made from three 20ft containers with a conventional section in between.
- The Wolverine, Coffs Harbour NSW: four 20ft containers plus a conventionally built garage.
- Gloucester holiday house, NSW: an off-grid, two-storey house we fitted out in Lismore.
Container homes in Australia: common questions
Do you build container homes Australia-wide?
Yes. We build in our South Lismore factory in NSW and deliver Australia-wide. Our finished homes include Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Tenterfield and the Northern Rivers in NSW, and Proserpine in Queensland. Call 1300 965 359 to talk about delivery to your site.
How long does a container home take to build?
It depends on the design, but the factory work is fast. The Lindendale took less than 10 weeks from start to finish, and all fourteen containers were craned into place within five hours. On the Cronulla, it was six weeks from the containers arriving on site to completion, landscaping included. Planning and permits still take time, so talk to us early.
Are shipping container homes legal in Australia?
Yes. A container home is a house like any other: it needs the same approvals and has to meet the same building code. Your zone, your lot and any flood or bushfire overlays matter more than the container itself. See council approval for container homes by state.
How much does a luxury container home cost?
Every home is custom built, so the price depends on your layout, finishes and site. Call 1300 965 359 or email sales@containerbuildgroup.com.au for a quote, and see our guide to what shipping container homes cost in Australia.
Do container homes have to look industrial?
No. The Lindendale's owners chose an industrial look, while the Hinterland Luxury Home near Lismore is lined inside and out, so you'd never pick it as containers.
Can I see a container home before I buy?
Yes. You can visit our factory and showroom at 39 Habib Drive, South Lismore NSW, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm (by appointment). You can also stay at Boulder Ridge near Tenterfield, a CBG home made from eight 20ft high-cube containers. If you go on to buy a container build from us, we'll refund your stay in full, up to 7 nights.
Can you build for cyclone areas?
We can build to any cyclone rating up to C4, engineered to suit your site and your certifier's requirements.