Best Display Homes Melbourne: 15 Worth Visiting in 2026

Updated: August 2026

If you are planning to build a new home in Melbourne, visiting display homes can be one of the most useful steps before choosing a design or builder. Photos and floor plans can only tell you so much. Walking through a completed home lets you understand room proportions, natural light, storage, finishes, kitchen layouts, bathrooms and how different spaces connect.

Melbourne has display homes across established suburbs and major growth corridors, with everything from compact family homes to large double-storey and architecturally designed residences.

We have selected 15 display-home options worth considering in Melbourne in 2026, looking at design quality, variety, location, practicality and the type of inspiration each provides.

Note: Display homes, opening hours and locations can change. Always check the builder's current website before travelling, particularly if you are planning a dedicated display-home tour.

Best Display Homes in Melbourne at a Glance

1. Arli Homes – Maya 52📍 Balwyn North | 🕐 Sat–Wed, 11am–5pm by appointment🏠 Architectural / Premium Custom HomeBest for: Architectural design, premium interiors and indoor-outdoor living.

2. Metricon Homes📍 Burwood East / Bentleigh | 🕐 Generally 11am–5pm🏠 New & Family HomesBest for: Comparing floor plans, facades and home designs.

3. Henley Homes📍 Multiple Melbourne locations | 🕐 Varies by location🏠 New & Family HomesBest for: A wide range of floor plans and display homes.

4. Carlisle Homes📍 Mulgrave / Werribee & other locations | 🕐 Varies🏠 Contemporary & Premium HomesBest for: Modern layouts, kitchens and family living spaces.

5. Boutique Homes📍 Bentleigh / Melbourne | 🕐 Varies🏠 Premium / Design-Led HomesBest for: Premium finishes and sophisticated interiors.

6. Simonds Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 Family & Lifestyle HomesBest for: Practical family layouts and design options.

7. Burbank Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 New & Family HomesBest for: Practical designs and interior selections.

8. Arden Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 Design-Led HomesBest for: Contemporary designs and premium inclusions.

9. Sherridon Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 Family & Lifestyle HomesBest for: Comparing different home collections.

10. G.J. Gardner Homes📍 Melbourne | 🕐 Varies by location🏠 Customisable HomesBest for: Flexible floor plans and customisation.

11. Dennis Family Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 Family HomesBest for: Established family-friendly designs.

12. Orbit Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 New & Family HomesBest for: Practical layouts and modern designs.

13. Hotondo Homes📍 Melbourne & Victoria | 🕐 Varies🏠 Flexible HomesBest for: Customisable floor plans and local expertise.

14. United Homes Australia📍 Wollert | 🕐 Generally 10am–5pm🏠 Contemporary / Custom HomesBest for: Modern designs in Melbourne's northern growth corridor.

15. Glenvill Homes📍 Bentleigh | 🕐 Generally 12pm–5pm🏠 Premium / Architectural HomesBest for: Premium materials and architectural inspiration.

Opening hours can change. Always confirm the current display-home hours with the builder before visiting.

For homeowners looking for architectural and premium design, Arli Homes' Maya 52 in Balwyn North is a strong place to start. For those comparing larger project-home builders, Melbourne has extensive display networks from companies such as Metricon, Henley, Carlisle, Simonds, Burbank and others.