How Much Does a Yurt Cost in Australia?

An ORON yurt kit from us costs between $14,350 for a 5m and $32,090 for a 10m, AUD ex GST. Once you add a deck, getting it to site and fitting it out, most of our clients finish their whole setup somewhere between $20,000 and $80,000.

That's the short answer. The longer one is below, with every size and price, what comes in the box, and the costs people forget about.

Yurt prices by size

All prices are AUD ex GST and come straight off our product pages.

ORON yurts

ORON is the yurt we designed after years of living in and building yurts. It has a 60% heavier timber frame, hardwood doors and windows, wool-felt insulation and a matte 900 GSM cover.

If you're weighing a dome instead, our Geo Domes run from $14,490 for a 5m to $26,490 for a 10m. There's more on those on the Geo Domes page.

What's in the kit

This is where yurt prices get confusing, because "yurt" can mean anything from a bare frame to a ready-to-live-in package. Here's exactly what you get with an ORON. Many yurt kits on the market come with a lighter bamboo or softwood frame and a single felt layer, so compare like with like:

• The ORON timber frame (lattice walls, roof poles and crown)
• The outer cover and the roof
• ORON wool-felt insulation, 10mm high density as standard
• The hemp-cotton interior liner, in your choice of nine colours
• The central dome skylight, clear or tinted
• One hardwood door, in any of seven styles
• One full-height opening window
• The hardware to put it all together
• Shipping to your nearest major port

What isn't in it: the deck or platform, site works, the last leg from the port to your place (quoted separately), flooring, fit-out and services like power and water.

The costs people forget about

The kit is usually the biggest single cost, but it's not the only one. These are the ones to budget for.

The deck. Your yurt needs a level, solid platform the same diameter as the yurt. Most people build a timber deck, and we send a full set of decking plans for every size. Some go with a concrete slab. The cost depends on your site, how high off the ground it sits and whether you build it yourself or get a chippy in.

Getting it to site. Shipping to the port is in the price. From there you can pick it up from the port warehouse yourself, or we can quote the final delivery separately.

Extra doors and windows. On an ORON, an extra hardwood door is $890 and an extra opening window is $890. A curved fixed glass window is $1,250, and you can join a few together for a panoramic view.

Extra insulation. The ORON's standard wool felt suits a lot of Australia. For colder spots there's a second layer and a reflective layer as optional upgrades.

Fit-out. Flooring, furniture, a heater, lighting, and a kitchen or bathroom if you want one. This is where budgets swing the most, because it's entirely up to you.

Power and water. Solar, a tank and a compost toilet keep things simple off-grid. Hooking into existing services is another option, so get a local tradie to price it for your site.

Approvals. Rules differ between councils and between uses, so ring your local council early and ask what applies to your block and your plans. It's a quick call that can save you a lot of headaches later.

So what does a full setup cost?

Most of our clients finish their whole yurt or dome setup somewhere between $20,000 and $80,000. The low end is usually a smaller yurt on a simple owner-built deck with a basic fit-out. The high end is a bigger ORON with extra windows, a bathroom, a kitchen and trades doing the work.

Where you land comes down to three things:

1. Size. A 10m costs more than double a 5m, and so does everything that goes with it, from decking timber to furniture.
2. How much you do yourself. Most of our clients build their own yurt with two to four people for the smaller sizes and four or more for the bigger ones. The deck needs basic carpentry skills. If you'd rather not, we can put you in touch with tradies who do full builds.
3. How you'll use it. A weekend retreat or a backyard studio can stay simple. A guest stay you're charging for needs a better fit-out.

Is a yurt cheaper than a tiny house or a cabin?

For the floor area you get, usually yes. An 8m ORON gives you 50 sqm under one roof for $20,980 ex GST before the deck and fit-out. Wall height, a dome ceiling up to 3.9m and a big skylight make it feel bigger than the numbers suggest, too.

There's a fuller comparison in our yurt vs tiny house guide.

Can I pay it off?

Yes. You can secure your build with a 50% deposit. We also have finance options for eligible buyers through our finance partner, usually starting from around $500 a month.

How long does a yurt last?

The outer cover usually lasts around 7 years before it needs replacing. Replacement covers start from around $3,000 delivered, depending on size. The frame, doors and windows can last 15+ years with proper care. Everything we supply comes with a three-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Getting a price for your build

The prices above are for the kit. If you'd like a proper quote that covers your size, your options and getting it to your nearest port, get in touch and tell us a bit about your plans. Or grab our free Ultimate Yurt and Dome Buyer's Guide. It walks through every size and the build step by step, and it unlocks the current buyer's guide savings on your order.

Quick answers

How much is a yurt in Australia? Our ORON kits run from $14,350 (5m) to $32,090 (10m), AUD ex GST.

What's the smallest yurt you sell? The 5m ORON at $14,350, or a 5m Geo Dome at $14,490, AUD ex GST.

How much does an 8m yurt cost? An 8m ORON is $20,980 AUD ex GST.

Does the price include the deck? No. The deck or platform is separate, but we supply decking plans for every size.

Does the price include delivery? Shipping to your nearest major port is included. Final delivery to your property is quoted separately.

What does a full yurt setup cost? Most of our clients spend between $20,000 and $80,000 all up, depending on size, fit-out and how much they build themselves.