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Which Affordable Eight designs buyers are choosing, and why they work
Joel RobinsonJan 15, 20264 min read
For many buyers entering the market at the affordable end, the biggest challenge isn’t simply finding a home that fits within budget. It’s working out where value is actually being delivered, and where compromises are quietly embedded into the process.
Many of the trade-offs that shape daily living, future costs, and resale potential are locked in well before construction begins. Layout efficiency, upgrade pressure, and cost certainty often matter more than headline price, yet they’re rarely the focus when buyers compare “affordable” options.
As a result, buyer behaviour has begun to shift. Rather than chasing the cheapest base price or the most flexible list of upgrades, many purchasers are gravitating toward homes where the fundamentals are already resolved, designs that minimise uncertainty and reduce the likelihood of compromise later on.
That mindset is reflected in Eight Homes’ Affordable Eight range, where the most popular designs aren’t necessarily the smallest or cheapest, but the ones that provide clarity in both layout and cost from the outset.
The Affordable Eight range is a collection of pre-designed single and double-storey homes developed by Eight Homes, built around fixed pricing, locked-in site costs, and a streamlined eight-step build process intended to reduce uncertainty for budget-conscious buyers.
Looking more closely at some of the most popular designs within the range reveals the kinds of decisions that often separate a smart purchase from a short-term compromise.
Kubo 1-14
The Kubo 1-14 is ideal for buyers with narrower blocks or those prioritising efficiency over size. At just under 14 squares, its appeal isn’t about minimalism for its own sake, but how the space is arranged.
The main bedroom is positioned at the front with its own ensuite and walk-in robe, creating separation from the secondary bedrooms, while the kitchen and living areas operate as a single, practical hub.
For many first home buyers, this layout quietly solves a common issue: a compact home that doesn’t feel compromised in day-to-day living.
Niva 2-18
The Niva 2-18, by contrast, will appeal to young families looking for bedroom count without stepping into a two-storey build. Its four-bedroom layout, paired with generous storage and a walk-in pantry overlooking the dining area, reflects a clear understanding of how families actually use space.
The popularity of this design suggests buyers are thinking beyond initial affordability and considering how long the home will suit their needs before an upgrade becomes necessary.
Leny 1-24
For buyers wanting flexibility across stages of life, the Leny 1-24 has become a standout. Its two-storey format allows the inclusion of a ground-floor guest bedroom with ensuite, a feature often overlooked by first home buyers but increasingly valued by those thinking ahead to visiting family, aging parents, or shared living arrangements.
Upstairs, the separation between bedrooms and casual living space creates privacy without isolating the household, a balance many buyers don’t realise they’re missing until they see it laid out clearly.
Vexa 4-36
At the larger end of the range, the Vexa 4-36 will attract buyers who might otherwise assume affordability and scale are mutually exclusive. Its zoning, guests downstairs, family living upstairs, reflects a shift in how larger households are approaching value.
Rather than excess rooms, buyers are drawn to defined spaces that reduce noise, improve privacy, and allow the home to adapt as household dynamics change over time.
The success of affordability
What unites these designs isn’t just their price point, but a shared emphasis on removing friction from the building journey. Fixed pricing, carefully considered inclusions, and layouts refined through repetition mean buyers are less exposed to cost surprises and design regret, two factors that disproportionately affect those building at the affordable end of the market.
In many cases, buyers considering affordable homes underestimate how much long-term satisfaction is shaped by decisions made before contracts are signed: room positioning, storage allocation, circulation, and how easily a home accommodates change. The success of Eight Homes’ most popular Affordable Eight designs suggests that when these fundamentals are resolved upfront, affordability becomes less about compromise and more about clarity.
For buyers weighing their options, the takeaway is less about square metres or headline pricing, and more about how intentionally a home has been designed to remove unnecessary complexity.
Home designs by Eight Homes in Victoria
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Leny 1-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfect for growing families, with privacy and connection
from $295,000*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
222.34m² floor area
10.5m min lot width
21m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Vexa 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
Flexible layouts created around the way you live
from $378,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3.5 bath
2 car
335.46m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
344.11m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $381,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
345.32m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 5-52
by Eight Homes, VIC
Your personal haven for relaxation
from $490,900*
Double storey
4 bed
4 bath
2 car
483.1m² floor area
15m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Marlow 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed for couples, singles, and young families alike
from $243,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
199.56m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $407,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
388.99m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lumo 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
Lumo 2-17 will bring the family together
from $199,900*
Single storey
3 bed
2 bath
2 car
153.26m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
21m min lot depth
Home design
Knockdown Rebuilds
by Eight Homes, VIC
Love your location, but not your home?
Double storey
4 bed
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $386,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
363.9m² floor area
16m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Elessene 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with convenience and lifestyle in mind
from $402,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
385.36m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $400,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
394.47m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+7
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
With functional family living in mind
from $240,900*
Single storey
3 bed
2 bath
2 car
189.71m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
197.23m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+8
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $244,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
197.51m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $249,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
14m min lot width
29m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Emba 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
A four-bedroom gem
from $205,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
167.66m² floor area
11.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Kubo 1-14
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Kubo 1-14 packs a punch for its compact size
from $186,900*
Single storey
3 bed
2 bath
1 car
127.69m² floor area
10.5m min lot width
21m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Niva 2-18
by Eight Homes, VIC
The 19sq Niva 2-18 is perfect for young families
from $212,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
175.26m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zuno 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
A great choice for larger families
from $227,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
197.64m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
27m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Yana 4-19
by Eight Homes, VIC
Suited to 14m wide lots
from $217,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
175.53m² floor area
14m min lot width
21m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rori 4-21
by Eight Homes, VIC
A well-designed single-storey design
from $231,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
208.32m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Navi 2-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfectly suitable for a compact 12.5 x 21 lot
from $290,000*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
233.79m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
21m min lot depth
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $288,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
279.73m² floor area
16m min lot width
31m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 6-33
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $294,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
292.09m² floor area
16m min lot width
32m min lot depth
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-30
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $348,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
282.8m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Elva 1-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Contemporary homes designed with simplicity and style
from $316,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
255.93m² floor area
10m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $356,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
295.71m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $356,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
313.36m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $369,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
319.03m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+2
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rivo 2-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Thoughtful floorplans made for comfortable everyday living
from $314,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
261.18m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
23m min lot depth
+16
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
A design that has something for every family member
from $240,900*
Single storey
3 bed
2 bath
2 car
189.71m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $363,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
311.32m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $243,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
199m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
201.32m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $263,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
231.42m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $266,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
235.6m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $270,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
249.54m² floor area
14m min lot width
32m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Elarah 4-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $270,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
250.93m² floor area
14m min lot width
32m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $397,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
398.09m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $417,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
410.44m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Sura 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to fit perfectly on a 14 x 21 lot
from $317,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
262.83m² floor area
14m min lot width
21m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Atta 4-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Atta is the ultimate entertainer's dream
from $346,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
285.77m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lark 4-23
by Eight Homes, VIC
The largest single-storey design in the Affordable 8 range
from $238,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
213.5m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+11
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 4-44
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $416,900*
Double storey
4 bed
3 bath
2 car
415.2m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 4-47
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $468,900*
Double storey
4 bed
3 bath
2 car
445.22m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Nali 2-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Design envisioned for couples, singles, or young families
from $249,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
211.26m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $250,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
217.3m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Evensa range is thoughtfully designed to deliver space
from $253,900*
Single storey
3 bed
2 bath
2 car
220.09m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $251,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
221.3m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $262,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
228.17m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
32m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Golden Range: Elarah 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $262,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
230.86m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zaan2-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern home designs balancing style, space and function
from $345,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2.5 bath
2 car
291.42m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $512,900*
Double storey
4 bed
4 bath
2 car
513.84m² floor area
16m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Amayah 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Practical features to suit any growing family
from $273,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
252.6m² floor area
14m min lot width
32m min lot depth
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $274,900*
Single storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
255.02m² floor area
16m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $378,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
330.83m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $375,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
331.85m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $380,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
343.83m² floor area
14m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+5
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $372,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
351.17m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-40
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $388,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
361.49m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+14
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $382,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
361.76m² floor area
12.5m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $433,900*
Double storey
5 bed
4 bath
2 car
420.57m² floor area
16m min lot width
25m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $435,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
420.66m² floor area
14m min lot width
28m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $428,900*
Double storey
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
424.38m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+6
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-46
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $427,900*
Double storey
5 bed
3 bath
2 car
428.38m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-49
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $481,900*
Double storey
5 bed
5 bath
2 car
454.39m² floor area
14m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-53
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $507,900*
Double storey
5 bed
5 bath
2 car
495.55m² floor area
14m min lot width
31m min lot depth
+17
Home design
Gold Range: Anberlyn 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
Where every detail has been considered with care
from $510,900*
Double storey
4 bed
4 bath
2 car
510.97m² floor area
16m min lot width
30m min lot depth
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 6-56
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at iBuildNew, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country's most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the new home building industry. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia's evolving home building and construction landscape.
