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A fast, affordable and compliant way to house your workers on-site

If you’re running a farm in Victoria, you already know how hard it’s become to house workers — especially shearers and seasonal staff. Most farms only have one or two existing homes, and it’s no longer realistic (or comfortable) to fit multiple workers or families into one house.

Building a new home on a concrete slab takes too long, costs too much, and getting trades out to regional areas is becoming nearly impossible. This leaves you short on accommodation and makes it harder to keep good workers on your property.

That’s why more farmers are choosing transportable shearer quarters. Instead of dealing with long build times, everything is constructed off-site, delivered to your farm, and installed on just six simple footings.

You get a complete, ready-to-use home without the stress — and you keep the flexibility to move or relocate it later if your farm needs change. If your property is remote, systems can be set up for off-grid living, so location never becomes a barrier.

In Victoria, the rules make it even easier for you. You’re allowed one second dwelling under 60 sqm without a planning permit, and Vic Housing Group’s two-bedroom design fits this requirement perfectly.

If you need more than one dwelling, that’s no problem either — we can handle the planning permit process for you and help you set up a full worker accommodation area that’s fully compliant.

Every transportable is built with tough farm conditions in mind. Materials are durable, affordable to replace, and designed for heavy use — so if something gets damaged, it can be quickly repaired without costing you a fortune.

And with a 15-week build time, you get certainty and a clear timeline to prepare for shearing season or busy periods.

Shearer quarters from Vic Housing Group give you a reliable, practical and cost-effective way to house your workers onsite — so your farm runs smoother, your staff stay longer, and you stay fully compliant with Victorian regulations.