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WA home builds take 12-18 months; non-brick construction could halve the wait
WA home construction averages 12 to 18 months, but non-brick frame methods could cut that timeline by up to half.
Building a home in Western Australia takes 12 to 18 months on average, a figure linked to the state's deep preference for double brick construction, unlike any other Australian city. Residents are now being urged to consider non-brick frame alternatives, which could cut that build time by up to half.
Why it mattersFor WA home buyers, choosing non-brick construction could mean receiving a new home in roughly half the current 12-18 month average.
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