By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 19 October 2026.

Metricon vs Oakford Homes

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

Volume Builder

Custom 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

Metricon is a volume builder; Oakford Homes is a custom builder.
Indicative build rates: Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm, Oakford Homes $2,200 - $3,200/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Metricon is based in Victoria (National); Oakford Homes in Adelaide.

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Metricon

Oakford Homes

Builder Type

Volume Builder

Custom Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

$2,200 - $3,200/sqm

Established

1976

1985 (40+ years, 4,000+ homes)

Headquarters

Victoria (National)

Adelaide

Service Area

South Australia & Victoria

South Australia

Warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Comprehensive Home Builder's warranty

Display Homes

Extensive network across Adelaide

Mount Barker, Oakden, Brooklyn Park, Hawthorn, Encounter Bay - 9 display homes across Adelaide

Often Suited For

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

Custom builds, Knockdown rebuilds, Adapting proven designs

About Each Builder

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

Oakford Homes

Quality Homes Built on Honest Foundations Since 1985

Family-owned Adelaide custom home builder with 40+ years of experience and over 4,000 completed homes. Reputation built on transparent pricing, honest conversations and quality finishes delivered by trades who've been with them for 15, 20, even 25 years. Winner - HIA SA Display Home 2024.

Often suited for:

Custom buildsKnockdown rebuildsAdapting proven designsHonest transparent pricing

Design Approach:

Custom designs built around your life plus a library of proven adaptable designs

Build Process:

Direct contact with experienced professionals from first conversation to handover; no-surprises approach

Visit Oakford Homes 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.

Metricon vs Oakford Homes: common questions

Is Metricon or Oakford Homes more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Metricon sits around $1,900 - $2,800/sqm and Oakford Homes around $2,200 - $3,200/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, Metricon or Oakford Homes?

Metricon was established in 1976 and Oakford Homes in 1985 (40+ years, 4,000+ homes).

Where does each builder operate?

Metricon is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria. Oakford Homes is based in Adelaide and services South Australia.

What warranty does Metricon and Oakford Homes offer?

Metricon offers a lifetime structural guarantee, and Oakford Homes offers a comprehensive home builder's warranty. Warranty terms can change, so confirm the current details directly with each builder.

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

Who is Oakford Homes best suited to?

Oakford Homes is often a good fit for custom builds, knockdown rebuilds, adapting proven designs, honest transparent pricing. Custom designs built around your life plus a library of proven adaptable designs

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both Metricon and Oakford Homes. 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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