Why Building a Home in Australia Costs So Much: Real Data & Hard Facts from an Aussie Builder

Why is building a home in Australia so expensive? Aussie builder Duayne Pearce reveals the real reasons behind rising construction costs in 2025. Get real data, expert insights, and practical advice for homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in the Australian property market.

Learn about:
• Building costs in Australia 2025
• Construction price breakdowns
• Labor, materials, and government fees
• How to save money on your build

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Time stamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why Is Building So Expensive?
01:41 – Real Cost Data: 2010 vs 2025
06:35 – Labor & Material Price Breakdown
13:48 – Hidden Costs: Insurance & Fees
24:34 – What’s Really Driving Prices Up?
29:31 – Key Takeaways & Advice
29:52 – Outro

Builder. Mentor. Host of the Level Up Podcast.

I’m Duayne Pearce, founder of DPearce Constructions and co-founder of Live Life Build. After 20+ years in the industry, I’m here to help builders grow strong businesses, lead with purpose, and raise the standard in construction.

On this channel, you’ll find:
🔹Level Up Podcast episodes and highlights
🔹Conversations about business, leadership, and real-life challenges builders face
🔹Behind-the-scenes from our builds and the systems we use daily

Check out Duayne’s other projects:
🔹 Live Life Build — livelifebuild.com
🔹 D Pearce Constructions — dpearceconstructions.com.au
🔹 QuoteEaze — quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html