Through the roof: Why new home costs have soared 50pc

The Australian · Mackenzie Scott · 2026-11-06 08:00 UTC

Roof tiles, bricks, windows and copper are among the materials driving construction costs beyond what families can afford, as Australia’s housing crisis deepens with no price relief in sight.

Roof tiles, bricks, windows and copper are among the materials driving construction costs beyond what families can afford, as Australia’s housing crisis deepens with no price relief in sight.

In a typical new Australian home, a third of the cost goes to timber, framing and cabinetry, while a fifth is tied up in metal and steel.

And the cost of all those materials is getting more expensive.

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