A decade at number one: How Metricon keeps Australians loving where they live
Ten years at the top is no small feat, but for Metricon, Australia’s number one home builder for ten consecutive years, it’s about much more than numbers on a report. It’s about the tens of thousands of families who’ve walked through their front doors, the communities they’ve helped shape, and the trust that’s grown with every home built.
According to the 2024/25 HIA COLORBOND® Steel Housing Top 100 Report, Metricon again secured the top spot, recording 4,015 site starts across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. In total, almost 48,000 homes have been delivered to Australian families over the past decade,a milestone that underscores both the scale of Metricon’s operation and the depth of its customer loyalty.
“This milestone reflects our customers’ trust above all else,” says Metricon CEO Brad Duggan. “Over the past decade, 48,000 Australians have chosen Metricon to build their home. That trust is the foundation of everything we do.”
Metricon’s customer-first philosophy continues to resonate, recently earning the builder a 2025 Product Review Award for excellence in customer experience. “Regardless of rankings, our purpose remains the same, building outstanding homes that Australians love,” Duggan adds. “We’re focused not just on being the biggest, but the most trusted name in Australian home building.”
Behind the headlines, Metricon’s ISO 9001 certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for quality management, reinforces that commitment to excellence across every build and stands as proof of that enduring commitment to excellence.
Delta 25 (Summit Façade), Lucas
Designing More Home for Less
In a market where affordability dominates the conversation, Metricon is showing that great design, livability and value can co-exist beautifully.
Freedom by Metricon is a collection that captures that balance; homes designed to deliver more home for less, without compromising on light, flow or style. Generous open-plan layouts, walk-in pantries, spacious master suites and bright, connected living spaces make these homes feel anything but entry-level.
“Freedom homes are about giving modern families room to grow, without stretching their budget,” says Duggan. “They’re designed for how Australians really live; open, social and connected to the outdoors.”
Popular designs like the Amira 20, Delta 25, Merricks 34 and Riva 35 showcase this ethos beautifully. Each one brings a sense of space, functionality and warmth — features that feel at once contemporary and comfortingly familiar.
Marion 42 (Nordic Façade), Armstrong Creek
Award-Winning Design Leadership
Metricon’s design excellence continues to turn heads, most recently at the 2025 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards, where the Marion 42 with its Nordic façade took home both Best Display Home in its category and the coveted Best Overall Display Home of the Year.
Located at Armstrong Creek’s Banksia Estate, the double-storey showpiece blends contemporary luxury with a relaxed coastal sensibility. Think sun-drenched spaces, tactile timber finishes and terracotta tones that add depth and character.
“The Marion 42 captures what modern families are looking for — style, functionality and craftsmanship,” says Simon Taylor, Metricon’s General Manager, Regional Vic. “It’s a home that feels both inspiring and grounded — a true reflection of how Australians want to live today.”
The Marion 42 display home is open Saturday to Wednesday, from 11am to 5pm, at 4 Blackwattle Drive, Armstrong Creek.
Marion 42
Building for the Future
After a decade as Australia’s number one builder, Metricon isn’t slowing down. Its focus remains on creating homes that make ownership achievable and life inside them extraordinary.
“As we look ahead, affordability will stay front and centre,” Duggan says. “We’re committed to working with government and industry to tackle planning and land supply challenges, so we can keep the dream of home ownership alive for more Australians.”
From award-winning design to homes that deliver genuine value, Metricon continues to set the benchmark for modern Australian living — helping families love where they live, today and for generations to come.
Home designs by Freedom by Metricon in Victoria
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