Kit Homes Childers
Quality engineered kit homes supplied to Childers.
Kit Homes Childers — Engineered for Your Block
The Shed House supplies fully engineered kit homes across Childers and the broader Isis district — designed for owner builders and licensed builders who want control over the construction. Whether you're on a lifestyle block on the Childers plateau, a farming property in the Isis district, or a rural block near Woodgate or Biggenden, our TRUECORE® steel-framed kits are engineered to meet Bundaberg Regional Council requirements from the ground up. If you're looking for an affordable, architect-influenced home that works on your block, we know exactly how to make it happen.
Explore our designs
Ilkley 45
1
1
Internal 45m²
Deck 12m²
The little one of the bunch, yet thoughtfully designed to include all the conveniences and fully compliant with Bundaberg Regional Council requirements. With raked ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this compact kit home delivers a smart layout that makes the most of every square metre.
Ilkley 60
2
1
Internal 60m²
Deck 22m²
A thoughtfully designed kit home or granny flat, fully aligned with Bundaberg Regional Council requirements. With raked ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this home is well suited to lifestyle and acreage blocks across Childers and the Isis district.
Ilkley 90
2
1.5
Internal 90m²
Deck 32m²
A beautifully appointed 2-bedroom granny flat, ideal for owner builders and tree-changers in the Childers region who want a permanent residence or private rural retreat on their lifestyle and farming blocks.
EVO 45
1
1
Internal 45m²
Deck 12.5m²
EVO 45 is a compact solution within our modern steel-framed granny flats. Ideal for rental income, guest accommodation, or a private home office, this efficient kit home maximises space while maintaining durability, energy efficiency, and full compliance with Bundaberg Regional Council regulations.
EVO 60
1
1
Internal 60m²
Deck 12.5m²
EVO 60 delivers more room to live and grow. This versatile kit home is well suited to Childers lifestyle blocks and Isis district acreage properties. Perfect for multi-generational living or a spacious one to two-bedroom layout, it combines premium steel frame construction, tailored design options, and stress-free project management from approval to completion.
Hunchy
1
1
Enclosed area 38m²
Patio area 14m²
The Hunchy is a compact 1-bedroom kit home built for Childers lifestyle blocks and Isis district rural properties. High raked ceilings, excellent cross-flow ventilation, and a 14m² hardwood deck make it comfortable year-round. Built to a minimum six-star energy rating with locally sourced materials — a strong secondary dwelling option for Childers and Isis district properties.
Tanawah
2
2
Enclosed area 90m²
Patio area 26m²
Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms both with ensuites, high raked ceilings, large open plan living area, and a full length deck, this granny flat is perfectly suited to Childers acreage and Isis district rural living. A standout kit home option for lifestyle and farming blocks across the Childers region.
Flooded Gum Skillion Roof
2
1
Enclosed area 65m²
Patio area 21m²
Maximise your space with the Flooded Gum 65 kit home, a versatile 65m² granny flat designed for modern living. Featuring a bright, open-plan layout, two bedrooms, and a generous 21m² integrated deck and carport, it's the perfect addition to a lifestyle or farming property in the Childers region.
Flooded Gum Gable Roof
2
1
Enclosed area 65m²
Patio area 21m²
The Flooded Gum 65 Gable Roof offers the same practical layout and functionality as our popular Skillion design, reimagined with a timeless gable roof profile that adds character, and a sense of spaciousness. Available on concrete slab or suspended steel floor foundations — well suited to the gently undulating lifestyle and farming blocks common across Childers and the Isis district.
Choose from a Frame Only or Lock Up Kit!
View the inclusions for each option below.
How our Childers kit home process works
*site visits to service area locations only and subject to availability - Online assessments for all other areas.
**your chosen building certifier will need to confirm which site specific reports are required.
How much do kit homes cost in Childers?
Kit home pricing depends on what you're building and how much of the build you're taking on. Every block is different — slope, location, council area, and design size all move the number around significantly, which is why we quote each project individually.
A few things that affect the cost:
Do I need council approval for a kit home in Childers?
Yes. In Childers, a kit home is a permanent residential structure and requires a Building Approval (BA) from a licensed private building certifier, plus any planning approvals relevant to your block under the Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme. Requirements vary by block size, zoning, and any site overlays (bushfire, flood, vegetation).
For the home to be legally liveable, it must be classified as Class 1A under the National Construction Code — not Class 10A (which is a shed or non-habitable structure). All The Shed House designs are engineered to Class 1A standard.
As a QBCC-licensed builder, we manage the full approval process on turnkey builds. For kit-only and lock-up customers, we provide all engineering documentation needed to support your certifier's application.
Owner Builders
In Queensland, if your project value exceeds $11,000 you need a QBCC owner builder permit before starting. A short approved course is required. We work with owner builders regularly and can guide you through it.
Bundaberg Regional Council
Granny flats in Childers: what council requires
Bundaberg Regional Council governs secondary dwellings (granny flats) in Childers under the Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme. Most granny flat builds on correctly zoned properties are accepted development — meaning no planning approval is required, provided the key rules are met. You will still need a Building Approval from a licensed private building certifier before construction begins.
Maximum size
60m²
Up to 60m² gross floor area (excluding decks, patios and carports) for accepted development. Builds over 60m² require a Development Application (DA). A minimum lot size of 800m² applies in the Low Density Residential zone.
Proximity to main dwelling
20m
The secondary dwelling must be connected to and either attached to, or located within 20 metres of, the primary dwelling to qualify as accepted development.
Site coverage
Governed by QDC
Site coverage is determined by the Queensland Development Code — MP 1.1 for lots under 450m² and MP 1.2 for lots 450m² and over.
Rear setback
3m / 6m
Setbacks are governed by the Queensland Development Code MP 1.1 or MP 1.2 depending on lot size. Rear setback is typically 3 metres; side setback 1.5 metres. Front setback is generally 6 metres on lots over 450m².
Overlays
Your property may be subject to overlays that add requirements — including flood, bushfire, biodiversity, agricultural land, and waterway corridors. In addition, some local area plans within the Bundaberg region impose requirements beyond the base planning scheme rules. Check overlays using Bundaberg Regional Council's online mapping tool before finalising your design.
Rental rules
Since September 2022, Childers granny flats can be rented to any tenant — the previous relatives-only restriction has been removed under Queensland state planning reforms. This means property owners now have significantly more flexibility in how they use a secondary dwelling.
Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and may vary. Planning rules vary so you should consult your local council or building certifier to verify the requirements for your property.
All Shed House granny flat designs are engineered to Class 1A standard and sized to sit within Bundaberg Regional Council's accepted development thresholds. As a QBCC-licensed builder, we provide full engineering documentation to support your building certifier's approval — whether kit-only, lock-up, or turnkey.
Creating spaces you'll love
Frequently Asked Questions
Every project is different — block size, location, council area, and design size all affect the final cost. For example, a farming block in the Isis district will have different requirements to a lifestyle block closer to Childers township. We quote each project individually so you get an accurate number for your specific site.
Turnkey kit home builds are often more affordable than equivalent traditional builds because the designs are optimised for efficient construction. As a result, you get a higher-quality finish for the same budget compared to a standard volume build.
In most cases, yes — provided your property is in a compatible zone and the secondary dwelling meets the key accepted development criteria under the Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme: no larger than 80m² gross floor area, located within 20 metres of the main dwelling, and compliant with setback and site coverage rules. You won't need a planning approval, but you will need a Building Approval from a licensed private building certifier before construction begins. If your block has relevant overlays (flood, bushfire, agricultural land), additional requirements may apply. Use Bundaberg Regional Council's online mapping tool to check your property before proceeding.
Yes. In Childers, a kit home is a permanent residential structure and requires a Building Approval (BA) from a licensed private building certifier, plus any planning approvals relevant to your block under the Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme. Requirements vary by block size, zoning, and any site overlays (bushfire, flood, vegetation).
Yes — our kit-only packages are designed for this. If the project value exceeds $11,000 (labour and materials combined), you'll need a QBCC owner builder permit, which requires completing an approved short course. We work with owner builders regularly and can help you understand what's involved for your specific project.
A shed home is a liveable dwelling built from a steel-framed, barn or industrial-style structure — essentially a residential home inside a shed aesthetic. A kit home is the broader category: a pre-engineered package of materials supplied for on-site assembly. The Shed House builds both — our shed-style kit homes combine the aesthetic of a shed home with full Class 1A residential compliance.
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