Container Homes as Granny Flats
Add a granny flat to your backyard in one day.
Traditional granny flats take months to build, cost $150,000 or more, and permanently change your land. A My Container Homes granny flat is different — it arrives fully fitted, sets up in a day, and can move if you do.
Whether it’s for your parents, your adult kids who can’t yet afford a home, a tenant for rental income, or a live-in carer — a container home gives you a second dwelling without the stress, the wait, or the six-figure price tag.
Why a container home makes sense as a granny flat
Fraction of the cost
Traditional granny flats in Australia typically cost between $120,000 and $250,000 to build. Our ready-to-ship container homes start from $[PLACEHOLDER PRICE] — fully fitted with bathroom, kitchen, and living space.
No council approval in most cases
When set up as a relocatable dwelling (on wheels, not permanently fixed), container homes in most Australian states do not require full Development Approval. This saves months of waiting and thousands in fees. We’ll advise you on your specific state’s requirements.
Set up in one day
There’s no construction crew, no months of noise, and no disruption to your home. Our team delivers and sets up your container home in a single day.
Fully fitted — nothing to add
Every home ships with a fitted bathroom, kitchen cabinetry, insulation, electrical fit-out, and flooring. It’s ready to live in from day one.
Relocatable — it's an asset, not a fixed cost
If circumstances change — you sell the property, your parents no longer need it, or you want to move it — the home can be relocated. It’s a moveable asset, not a permanent modification to your land.
Which model is right for a granny flat?
| Use Case | Recommended model |
|---|---|
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Single parent or grandparent needing their own space |
Studio or 1 Bedroom |
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Elderly parents wanting independence close to family |
1 Bedroom |
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Adult child or young couple needing affordable housing |
1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom |
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Live-in carer who needs separate accommodation |
Studio or 1 Bedroom |
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Rental income from a backyard tenant |
1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom |
Council Approval: What you need to know
The most common question we get is: will I need council approval? The honest answer is: it depends on your state and how the home is classified. Here’s a plain-English summary:
- In NSW: approval via a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is available for homes on properties over 450sqm. CDC is faster and cheaper than a full DA — often approved within 20 days.
- In QLD: keeping the home connected to fewer than five plumbing fixtures and locating it close to the main dwelling may allow it to operate without full DA.
- In WA: granny flats under 70sqm meeting setback requirements may not require council approval.
- In all states: keeping the home on its trailer (wheels down, not fixed to a slab) gives you the best chance of a caravan/relocatable classification — which typically carries the lowest approval burden.
We advise every customer individually based on their address and intended setup. Contact us before you order and we’ll tell you exactly what applies to your situation.
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