Comfort & Climate
Split System
A split system air conditioner is the most basic form of cooling inclusion offered by builders — and when it's the only air conditioning in the package, it's worth understanding exactly what you're getting and what you're not.
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Builders Include Standard
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Offer as Upgrade
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Do Not Include
What is it?
A split system air conditioner consists of an outdoor compressor unit and a single indoor wall-mounted unit that cools (and in reverse-cycle models, heats) one room or zone. Builders who include 'air conditioning' in their standard package often mean a single split system in the main living area — not whole-home cooling.
Why buyers compare it
- A single split system only cools one room — not the whole home
- Some builders advertise 'air conditioning included' when it's only a single split
- Adding split systems to every room post-build is expensive and visually intrusive
- Ducted air conditioning provides far superior comfort if included at a similar cost
Is it worth upgrading?
Questions to Ask Your Builder
Split System — Typical Costs
$2,000 – $4,000
One reverse-cycle unit in the main living area
$6,000 – $10,000
Living area plus two bedrooms — separate outdoor units
$8,000 – $15,000 additional
Upgrade from a single split to whole-home ducted reverse-cycle
Compare My Build Tip
If your builder includes only a single split system, check whether the upgrade to ducted is cheaper to include in the contract than installing ducted post-handover. Retrofitting ducted air conditioning after the roof is on can cost 50–100% more than during construction.
Which Builders Include Split System?
Evoca Homes
Simonds Homes
Hallmark Homes
Hudson Homes
Brighton Homes
Kiba Built
Homes by CMA
McCarthy Homes
DARE Homes
CJ Homes
DR Homes 
Dixon Homes
OJ Pippin Homes
Aspect Homes
Vantage Building Group
CCS Homes
Cougar Homes
Value Homes
MyStyle Homes
Austart Homes
Gemini Homes
Integrity New Homes 
Emerald Developments
Fresh Homes
G.J. Gardner Homes – Gold Coast South
Arden Homes
Boutique Homes
Kingsbridge Homes
McDonald Jones Homes
Rawson Homes
SOHO Living 
Beachwood Homes
SJD Homes
Southern Vale Homes
Bellriver Homes
New Living Homes
Champion Homes
Montgomery Homes
Hibbarb Homes
Candor Homes
Lily Homes
Fowler Homes
Tempo Living
Kurmond Homes
Vogue Homes
Kaplan Homes
Eagle Homes
Hunter Homes
Arcadia Homes
Homes By DJ Jones
Ellis Developments
MasterBuilt Homes
Arden Vale Homes
Coast Life Homes
Everyday Homes
Malpress Homes
Stonewood Homes
Bennic Homes
Verona Homes
Arli Homes
Metronest Homes
Oxame Homes
Lane Housing Co
Arkadian Homes
McMaster Designer Homes
Highmark Homes
Hearty Homes
Garraway Homes
Redink Homes
Ultra Living Homes
Better Built Homes
Homes By ZAC
Avia Homes
Kline Homes
Ridgewater Homes
Central Property
Paul Gray Builders
Twomey Homes
Oakridge Living
Coral Homes
Orbit Homes
Clarendon Homes QLD
Metricon Homes
Stylemaster Homes
Burbank Homes
Stroud Homes
ABC Homes
Bold Living
Ownit Homes
Omni Built Homes
Plantation Homes
Leonard Homes
Hotondo Homes
Indigo Homes
AUSMAR Homes
Tapscott Homes
Wide Bay Homes
Steve Bagnall Homes
P.J Burns Builder
Ausbuild Homes
Henley Homes
Carlisle Homes
JG King Homes
Mimosa Homes
Homebuyers Centre - VIC
Nostra Homes
Omnia Homes
Fairhaven Homes
Aston Homes
G.J Gardner Homes – Melbourne North West
Eden Brae Homes
Masterton Homes
Domaine Homes
MOJO Homes
Wisdom Homes
Perry Homes
Winton Homes
Trend Connection Homes
Casaview Homes
Baygrove Designer Homes
Pycon Homes
Crystele Homes
Practical Homes
Dream Scope Homes
Bundy Homes
G&P Builders
McLachlan Homes
Weeks Homes
Metro Homes 
Kookaburra Homes
CSB Homes
Infinite Homes
King Homes
Movinda Homes
Clarendon Homes NSW
Melbourne Homes
5AB Homes VIC
5AB Homes SA
Hudson Ridge Builders
Langdon Building
Oasis Building Group
Sessions Builders
Colmac Homes
Legend Homes
Key Homes
Allworth Homes
Hosies Homes
Neptune Homes
Costa Homes
Vision Homes
Tullipan Homes
Oakworth Homes
Green Homes
Bluetongue Homes
Meridian Homes
Provincial Homes
Xircon HomesRelated Guides
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Hidden Costs Builders Don't Mention
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Upgrade Costs Guide
Full breakdown of common upgrade costs across all categories in Australian home builds.
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