2 Bedroom Shed Homes in Australia: Plans, Prices, Approvals, and Materials
Done right, 2 bedroom shed homes blend the affordability of a steel building with the comfort of a modern granny flat. Below you’ll find current Australian pricing, plan ideas, wind ratings, cyclonic design notes for QLD, WA council processes, and the materials that handle our heat, storms and coastal corrosion.
What is a 2 bedroom shed home?
A 2 bedroom shed home is a fully engineered Colorbond steel shed adapted for habitable use—insulated, lined, and fitted out as a compact home or granny flat. Many customers pair them with sheds and granny flats on one site—think a custom-built double garage in Perth with an attached 2-bed living wing.
• Colorbond: Pre-painted steel by BlueScope designed for Australian conditions.
• Zincalume: Aluminium/zinc coated steel offering high bare-metal corrosion resistance.
• Wind region: Areas defined by AS/NZS 1170.2 (Regions A, B, C, D). Region C/D = cyclonic.
• BAL: Bushfire Attack Level per AS 3959; affects cladding, glazing, and ember protection.
2 bedroom shed house plans and prices (2024–2025)
Typical internal areas run 60–90 m² with two bedrooms, an open-plan living/kitchen, bathroom/laundry, and optional verandahs or carports. Below are indicative price bands based on recent market data (HIA 2024 Outdoor Structures Report; Australian Steel Institute updates; industry tender averages).
Indicative pricing by state
- QLD (non-cyclonic Regions A/B): Kit supply $55k–$95k; full fit-out (turnkey) $170k–$270k.
- QLD (cyclone-rated Regions C/D): cyclone-rated sheds QLD kit $70k–$120k; turnkey $190k–$320k due to higher wind loads and tie-downs.
- WA (Perth metro, Region A): Kit $55k–$95k; turnkey $175k–$280k. Coastal sites may require Colorbond Ultra.
- NSW/VIC: Kit $55k–$95k; turnkey $170k–$260k depending on BAL and energy targets (NatHERS 7-star rolling out 2024–25).
- SA/TAS: Similar to NSW/VIC, allow $165k–$255k turnkey in most metro/regional areas.