Rawson Homes Australia: Building Quality, Stylish Living Since 1978

Rawson Homes Australia is a well-established home-builder and land developer that has served families in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) since 1978. Over more than 45 years, they’ve grown from modest beginnings in regional NSW into one of the largest and most trusted builders in the region.

Backed by the global strength of Japan’s Daiwa House Group ranked among the top 500 global companies, Rawson benefits from financial stability, with Daiwa generating over AUD 54.8 billion in revenue and holding a ‘AA’ long-term credit rating as of 2025.

Building Philosophy & Customer Focus

Rawson’s tagline, “Build better, together”, reflects their commitment to a collaborative, customer-friendly experience. They emphasise four guiding pillars: Better Design, Better Quality, Better Price, and Better Experience. Their homes frequently earn recognition from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders Association (MBA).

They also hold the lowest-risk builder rating from Homeowners Warranty and are backed by one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry delivering peace of mind for customers.

Regions & Locations

Rawson builds across a wide array of regions in NSW and the ACT, including:

• Sydney metro areas

• Illawarra & Southern Highlands

• Central Coast

• Newcastle & the Hunter region

• Canberra and surrounding ACT areas

Their subsidiary, Rawson Homes Thrive, focuses on modern, streamlined builds across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Hunter, Southern Highlands, and ACT surrounds (though not in ACT Metro areas).

Additionally, they offer house and land packages in numerous housing estates (e.g., Austral, Box Hill, Leppington, Warnervale, Googong), with 17 estates, 30 packages, and 36 display homes currently listed.

Types of Homes & Building Options

Rawson offers a versatile spectrum of building formats:

• Single-storey, double-storey, dual occupancy, duplex, narrow or corner block, knock-down rebuild, and house & land packages .

Their home design pathways include:

• Select: Choose from popular architect-designed floorplans.

• Adapt: Modify an existing Select design to better suit requirements.

• Tailored (Rawson Tailored): Fully bespoke home design, guided by Rawson experts.

In 2016, they launched Rawson Homes Thrive, aimed at first-home buyers and investors, offering affordable, fast, and streamlined builds with curated design packages and fixed colour schemes. Despite being more entry-level, Thrive homes still maintain award-winning design calibre and high customer satisfaction.

Ideal Customers

Rawson Homes typically attracts:

• Growing families seeking spacious, stylish living.

• Repeat buyers upgrading or upsizing.

• First-home buyers and investors looking for affordable options via the Thrive range.

• Those requiring flexibility, such as narrow or corner lot builds, or bespoke designs.

Why Choose Rawson Homes?

• Reputation & Reliability: Five decades of building trust.

• Financial Strength: Supported by a global, stable parent.

• Quality Assurance: Homes inspected independently; lifetime structural guarantees offered

• Transparent Pricing: Fixed-price tenders with fully itemised costs and site investigations included

• Flexible Design Process: From ready-made floorplans to fully customised builds

In essence, Rawson Homes represents a marriage of enduring legacy, design excellence, customer-centric service, and financial robustness. Whether you’re a first-home buyer seeking value, a family upgrading to a roomy, tailored abode, or an investor needing efficiency and reliability, Rawson offers a home-building journey designed to build better-together.