By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 17 October 2026.

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing vs Metricon

Name: BuildPilot Adelaide Building Industry Dataset
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An independent, side-by-side look at two of our building partners to help you understand your options.

Last updated June 2026 · reviewed by the BuildPilot team

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Note: BuildPilot partners with both builders. This comparison provides factual information to help you understand your options. It's not a recommendation of one over the other. The right builder depends on your specific needs, budget and preferences.

At a glance

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing is a custom builder; Metricon is a volume builder.
Indicative build rates: Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing $2,300 - $3,300/sqm, Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing is based in Adelaide (SA); Metricon in Victoria (National).

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing

Metricon

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$2,300 - $3,300/sqm

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

Established

Adelaide based

1976

Headquarters

Adelaide (SA)

Victoria (National)

Service Area

South Australia

South Australia & Victoria

Warranty

Standard structural warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Display Homes

By appointment

Extensive network across Adelaide

Often Suited For

Custom design, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Accessible homes

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

About Each Builder

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing

Bespoke Homes & Specialist Disability Accommodation

Adelaide-based partnership delivering bespoke residential designs, full home constructions and renovations. Notable specialisation in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) - designing and building compliant, accessible homes for South Australians living with disability.

Often suited for:

Custom designSpecialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)Accessible homesRenovations

Design Approach:

Personalised spatial solutions with accessibility-first options

Build Process:

Full design service prior to construction

Visit Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing website

Metricon

Volume home builder (national)

One of Australia's largest volume home builders, operating across several states. Metricon's range spans first-home and house-and-land packages through to larger family and upper-tier homes, customised through its Studio M design centre. Ranking and award claims in its marketing are the company's own - verify current standings independently.

Often suited for:

First home buyersHouse and land packagesStandard designsDisplay home variety

Design Approach:

Extensive range of pre-designed homes with customisation options through Studio M design centre

Build Process:

6-stage quality assurance process with dedicated site supervisors

Visit Metricon website

How Do I Choose?

There's no "better" builder. There's only the builder that's right for your situation. Consider these factors:

1
Your budget and priorities
Different builders suit different price points. Think about what matters most: price, inclusions, customisation or service.
2
Your land and location
Some builders specialise in certain areas or challenging sites. Consider who builds in your area and has experience with your block type.
3
Your design requirements
Do you want to heavily modify a plan, or are you happy with standard designs? Different builders offer different levels of flexibility.
4
Visit display homes
Nothing beats seeing their work in person. Visit display homes from both builders to compare quality and style firsthand.

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing vs Metricon: common questions

Is Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing or Metricon more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing sits around $2,300 - $3,300/sqm and Metricon around $1,900 - $2,800/sqm. These are guides only - your real price depends on your design, inclusions, site costs and the current market, so get a written quote from each before comparing.

Which has been building longer, Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing or Metricon?

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing was established in Adelaide based and Metricon in 1976.

Where does each builder operate?

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing is based in Adelaide (SA) and services South Australia. Metricon is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria.

What warranty does Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing and Metricon offer?

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing offers a standard structural warranty, and Metricon offers a lifetime structural guarantee. Warranty terms can change, so confirm the current details directly with each builder.

Who is Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing best suited to?

Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing is often a good fit for custom design, specialist disability accommodation (sda), accessible homes, renovations. Personalised spatial solutions with accessibility-first options

Who is Metricon best suited to?

Metricon is often a good fit for first home buyers, house and land packages, standard designs, display home variety. Extensive range of pre-designed homes with customisation options through Studio M design centre

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both Incredible Homes / Synergy Housing and Metricon. Our job is to help you make the right choice for you - not push you toward whichever builder pays the most.

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