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Oldbury Home wins 2026 HIA Australian Project Home of the Year Winner!

Inside an Award-Winning Approach to Rural Living There’s something special about a home that feels both grounded in its surroundings and elevated in its design. That balance is exactly what The Rural Building Co. has achieved once again, earning national recognition at the HIA Australian Housing Awards on 18 April on the Gold Coast. The home behind the accolade sits quietly in Oldbury, in Western Australia’s Peel region. At first glance, it feels at ease in its surroundings. Look closer, and it becomes clear that this sense of ease has been carefully considered at every step. A Natural Fit ...

Oldbury Home wins 2025 HIA WA Project Home of the Year

Outstanding Award for The Rural Building Co. The Rural Building Co.’s Oldbury custom home has been named Project Home of the Year at the 2025 HIA Western Australian Housing Awards. Earlier in the year, Oldbury also achieved outstanding results at the HIA Truecore steel Perth Housing Awards, winning Project Home ...

Oldbury Custom Home

Top Awards For Oldbury Custom Home

Custom Farmhouse The Rural Building Co.’s Oldbury custom home took out three accolades at this year’s HIA Truecore steel Perth Housing Awards. This custom-designed farmhouse was awarded Project Home Over $650,000 and Project Home of the Year, and was recognised as a finalist for Home of the ...

High ceilings and large windows in the living space in Rural Building Co

Rural reimagined

Tingle View, a project by The Rural Building Company in Western Australia, is as timelessly elegant as it is inviting. Housing takes a deep dive into 2024’s winning HIA Australian Project Home. In the township of Gidgegannup, 40km northeast of Perth, the local scenery is a mix of unspoilt native ...

The Rural Building Company Triumphs at 2024 Australian Housing Awards

Distinctive Rural home designs The Rural Building Company has been awarded the prestigious title of Australian Project Home at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for their remarkable custom home project in Gidgegannup, Western Australia. This accolade highlights the company's commitment to excellence in residential construction and innovative design tailored to ...

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Excellence awarded again, showing how you can enjoy your rural building journey

Build with an award-winning team Our team are always working hard to elevate your homebuilding experience because we want to make your homebuilding process easy and hassle-free. So, when our team achieves recognition through awards, it's not just a celebration for us; it's a win for you, our valued clients. ...

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Our Clients and Teams Shine Across the State

2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards Friday 15 September 2023 When our homes win awards, it rewards not just us, but also our clients. Because when you are choosing a builder for a new home, it’s important to have access to a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality design, construction, and exceptional customer ...

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The Rural Building Co. Sweeps 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards with Multiple Wins

A leading name in the regional home construction industry Monday 11 September 2023 The Rural Building Co. is thrilled to announce its outstanding success at the 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards over the weekend. The company walked away with several prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as a leader in custom home design, impeccable ...

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Award winning reputation continues for The Rural Building Company

Contemporary rural living with a rustic charm The Rural Building Company has had another success at the recent HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards, taking out the major award for 2022 HIA Western Australian Project Home of the Year. Announced at the HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards on Friday 25 November, ...

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Building Excellence Awards celebrate industry’s best

The Geraldton Guardian, pg 2 Friday 21 October 2022

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Eclectic bathroom wins at WA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

Another win at Perth Housing Awards The Rural Building Company was one of the big winners at the 2022 HIA COLORBOND® steel Perth Housing Awards and WA Kitchen and Bathroom Awards on Saturday! The winning Bathroom in a Display Home $450,001 to $600,000, is a showstopper! This bathroom from The Rural Building Company’...

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Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.

We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.

In Parkerville, this extraordinary custom home features double balconies, to open up the entire space to the ever-changing bushland. 

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Hinting at the farmhouses of yesteryear, our new display home is quintessentially rural - with modern touches to keep it beautifully current. 

Join Principal Designer Rob Kirkovski as he shows us around The Yalyalup Retreat, open now in Busselton. 

📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup, WA
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

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We're thrilled to announce that we've added to our award-winning track record, claiming the 2026 Australian Project Home of the Year at this year’s @hia_au Housing Awards.

This is the fourth-consecutive year this national award has been bestowed to The Rural Building Co. and our affiliated brand, WA Country Builders.

The home, built in the picturesque suburb of Oldbury in Western Australia’s Peel region, is a beautifully crafted residence offering a private sanctuary that reflects a considered balance of comfort, functionality and timeless Australian style.

We're so proud of this home. 

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What a pleasure to show you around our Yalyalup Retreat display in Busselton's new Embark estate. 

The Yalyalup Retreat is a home designed for comfort, connection and a way of life that feels settled from the moment you arrive

📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

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Life near Emu Point has its own rhythm.

Open water, wide skies and a shoreline that’s always changing with the light and tide - it's easy to see why so many people choose to call this stretch of coast home.

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Fresh air, open skies, and room to breathe.

This idyllic home is taking shape in North Dandalup, surrounded by sweeping landscapes and endless horizon views.

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Designed for comfort and connection to its surroundings, this living space features all of our favourite things. A fireplace anchors the room, while raking ceilings create volume and light.

Framed views extend to the trees beyond, grounding the interior in its landscape and providing a calm, natural outlook from every angle. 

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