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

Scott Salisbury Group vs Simonds Homes

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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

Scott Salisbury Group

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

Scott Salisbury Group is a custom builder; Simonds Homes is a volume builder.
Indicative build rates: Scott Salisbury Group $3,000 - $5,000+/sqm, Simonds Homes $1,800 - $2,500/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Scott Salisbury Group is based in Camden Park, Adelaide (SA); Simonds Homes in Victoria (National).

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Scott Salisbury Group

Simonds Homes

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$3,000 - $5,000+/sqm

$1,800 - $2,500/sqm

Established

1988 (36+ years)

1949

Headquarters

Camden Park, Adelaide (SA)

Victoria (National)

Service Area

South Australia

South Australia & Victoria

Warranty

Comprehensive warranty

Structural guarantee

Display Homes

Flagship display home, open seven days

Multiple locations in growth areas

Often Suited For

Luxury custom design, Large-scale developments, Renovations & additions

Budget-conscious buyers, Northern Adelaide, First home buyers

About Each Builder

Scott Salisbury Group

SA's Multi-Award-Winning Luxury Custom Home Builder (36+ Years)

South Australia's flagship luxury custom home builder with 36+ years of multi-award-winning work. The Group operates four divisions: Scott Salisbury Homes (custom high-end), Scott Salisbury Renovations & Additions, Bradford Homes (attainable luxury) and Bradford Projects (townhouses and apartments).

Often suited for:

Luxury custom designLarge-scale developmentsRenovations & additionsTownhouses / apartments

Design Approach:

Collaborative between client, in-house designers and builders

Build Process:

In-house design and construction across four specialist divisions

Visit Scott Salisbury Group 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.

Scott Salisbury Group vs Simonds Homes: common questions

Is Scott Salisbury Group or Simonds Homes more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Scott Salisbury Group sits around $3,000 - $5,000+/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, Scott Salisbury Group or Simonds Homes?

Scott Salisbury Group was established in 1988 (36+ years) and Simonds Homes in 1949.

Where does each builder operate?

Scott Salisbury Group is based in Camden Park, Adelaide (SA) and services South Australia. Simonds Homes is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria.

What warranty does Scott Salisbury Group and Simonds Homes offer?

Scott Salisbury Group offers a comprehensive warranty, and Simonds Homes offers a structural guarantee. Warranty terms can change, so confirm the current details directly with each builder.

Who is Scott Salisbury Group best suited to?

Scott Salisbury Group is often a good fit for luxury custom design, large-scale developments, renovations & additions, townhouses / apartments. Collaborative between client, in-house designers and builders

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 Scott Salisbury Group 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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