In Victoria’s fast-moving housing market, longevity is one of the clearest signs of trust. Builders who have weathered market cycles, changing regulations, and evolving buyer expectations are those who have consistently delivered on quality and service.
For homebuyers, choosing an established builder means more than peace of mind - it’s about partnering with a company that’s proven its reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to customer experience over decades.
Below are some of Victoria’s most enduring homebuilders - trusted names whose history and reputation continue to shape how Victorians build and live.
Simonds Homes
Established: 1949
Homes per year: 1,000
One of Australia’s oldest and most respected builders, Simonds Homes has been shaping how Australians live since 1949. Founded by Gary Simonds, the company built its name on personal service - with every home once personally inspected by Simonds himself before handover.
Villa Grande by Simonds Homes
That hands-on philosophy remains at the heart of the business today. Backed by a Lifetime Structural Guarantee and decades of industry recognition, Simonds continues to deliver homes built with care and designed for the lives that fill them.
Davidson Building Group
Established: 1972
Homes per year: 40
For more than 40 years, Davidson Building Group has focused on one thing: building homes with honesty and integrity. As a family-run company specialising in custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, and townhouses, every project is guided by transparency and attention to detail.
Palm Springs - Custom Build by Davidson Building Group
Their close-knit team ensures clients are part of every step - from design to handover - resulting in homes that feel personal and enduring. With a strong community focus, including partnerships with local non-profits, Davidson Building Group remains a name synonymous with trust and craftsmanship across Melbourne’s east and southeast.
Metricon Homes
Established: 1976
Homes per year: 5,000+
A fixture in Australian homebuilding for nearly half a century, Metricon Homes is recognised for its scale, innovation, and customer focus. Known for balancing design excellence with everyday functionality, Metricon’s homes are tailored to how Australians really live.
Hampshire by Metricon
Their Studio M selection centre allows buyers to explore finishes and fittings firsthand, offering an immersive and personalised design process. Consistently ranked Australia’s No. 1 home builder, Metricon continues to lead with reliability, innovation, and design confidence.
Frenken Homes
Established: 1979
Homes per year: 420
Built on four decades of craftsmanship and customer-first values, Frenken Homes has earned a strong reputation across Melbourne’s southeast. Known for their efficiency - including preparing contracts within 24 hours - the company stands out for its flexibility and willingness to adapt to client designs and preferences.
Addison by Frenken Homes
Their membership with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) reflects their long-term commitment to professionalism and ethical practice. For buyers seeking a builder that combines personal service with proven reliability, Frenken Homes offers the assurance of experience with the feel of a family-run business.
Orbit Homes
Established: 1979
Homes per year: 800
Founded by two carpenters with a shared vision in 1979, Orbit Homes has grown into one of Australia’s most recognisable homebuilders. Their mission remains simple: to make homebuilding straightforward, transparent, and rewarding for Australian families.
Brunswick 24 by Orbit Homes
Offering everything from pre-designed homes to knockdown rebuilds and house-and-land packages, Orbit works closely with leading developers to deliver seamless buying experiences. More than four decades on, their name remains synonymous with quality and ease - a legacy built on making dream homes achievable.
From boutique operators to national leaders, these builders share one defining quality: consistency. Their decades of experience and unwavering commitment to quality continue to give buyers confidence that their new home will stand the test of time.
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