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Find the right home for your backyard

Australia's marketplace for backyard homes and studios — granny flats, tiny homes, guest retreats, home offices, mancaves and hobby rooms.

We don't store or sell your address details. We only use it to guide which dwellings are available in your area and which planning rules may apply in your state.

What are you looking for?

Choose the closest match. We'll keep the terminology simple.

Backyard Homes

Self-contained dwellings — granny flats, tiny homes and guest retreats.

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Studios

Flexible spaces — home offices, mancaves, hobby rooms and teenager retreats.

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Planning checker

Not sure if you're allowed a backyard dwelling?

Enter your address and we'll identify your state and show the main first-pass pathway that may apply. Council, zoning, overlays, services and site access are checked later before purchase or installation.

Check what you can build

Not sure what you need?

Answer a few simple questions and we'll show the backyard dwelling types that may suit your property and plans.

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Rules vary by location

Backyard dwelling pathways differ across Australia. Start with your state or enter your address for preliminary property guidance.

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Planning rules across Australia Check my backyard

This is general, preliminary information only. It does not confirm that a dwelling can be built on your property. Council, zoning, overlays, title, services, site access and building approval are confirmed by the relevant authorities and qualified professionals.

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Compare backyard homes and studios by size, bedrooms and state.

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How My Backyard Home works

Browse backyard dwellings

Compare backyard homes and studios — granny flats, tiny homes, guest retreats, home offices and more — from Australian suppliers.

Check what may suit your property

Enter your address to see the main first-pass pathway for your state.

Request a quote or start the purchase pathway

Move forward with supplier confirmation and checkout when you're ready.

Planning information is preliminary and based on the main state-based first-pass pathway. Council, zoning, overlays, title, services, site access and building approval are confirmed by the supplier and relevant professionals before final order or installation.