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

Metricon vs Simonds 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

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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; Simonds Homes is a volume builder.
Simonds Homes has been building the longest, since 1949.
Indicative build rates: Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm, Simonds Homes $1,800 - $2,500/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Metricon is based in Victoria (National); Simonds Homes in Victoria (National).

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Metricon

Simonds Homes

Builder Type

Volume Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

$1,800 - $2,500/sqm

Established

1976

1949

Headquarters

Victoria (National)

Service Area

South Australia & Victoria

Warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Structural guarantee

Display Homes

Extensive network across Adelaide

Multiple locations in growth areas

Often Suited For

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

Budget-conscious buyers, Northern Adelaide, First home buyers

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

Simonds Homes

Volume home builder (national)

A national volume builder with a presence in Adelaide's growth corridors, offering competitively priced pre-designed homes and first-home buyer packages.

Often suited for:

Budget-conscious buyersNorthern AdelaideFirst home buyersQuick builds

Design Approach:

Efficient pre-designed homes focused on value and functionality

Build Process:

Streamlined construction process for efficient delivery

Visit Simonds 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 Simonds Homes: common questions

Is Metricon or Simonds Homes more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Metricon sits around $1,900 - $2,800/sqm and Simonds Homes around $1,800 - $2,500/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 Simonds Homes?

Metricon was established in 1976 and Simonds Homes in 1949.

Where does each builder operate?

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

What warranty does Metricon and Simonds Homes offer?

Metricon offers a lifetime structural guarantee, and Simonds Homes offers a structural guarantee. 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 Simonds Homes best suited to?

Simonds Homes is often a good fit for budget-conscious buyers, northern adelaide, first home buyers, quick builds. Efficient pre-designed homes focused on value and functionality

Need Help Deciding?

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