By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 9 October 2026.

Metricon vs Rossdale 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

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

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Metricon

Rossdale Homes

Builder Type

Volume Builder

Project Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

$2,200 - $3,200/sqm

Established

1976

Adelaide based

Headquarters

Victoria (National)

Adelaide

Service Area

South Australia & Victoria

South Australia

Warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Comprehensive warranty

Display Homes

Extensive network across Adelaide

Multiple Adelaide locations

Often Suited For

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

Design flexibility, Challenging sites, Personalised service

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

Rossdale Homes

Quality Custom Homes in Adelaide

Personalised building experience positioned between volume and full custom builders. Known for flexibility in design modifications.

Often suited for:

Design flexibilityChallenging sitesPersonalised serviceHills and slopes

Design Approach:

Flexible designs with strong modification capabilities

Build Process:

Personal dedicated consultants throughout journey

Visit Rossdale 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 Rossdale Homes: common questions

Is Metricon or Rossdale Homes more affordable?

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

Metricon was established in 1976 and Rossdale Homes in Adelaide based.

Where does each builder operate?

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

What warranty does Metricon and Rossdale Homes offer?

Metricon offers a lifetime structural guarantee, and Rossdale Homes offers a comprehensive 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 Rossdale Homes best suited to?

Rossdale Homes is often a good fit for design flexibility, challenging sites, personalised service, hills and slopes. Flexible designs with strong modification capabilities

Need Help Deciding?

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