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Youi Building and Contents Insurance
Youi Building and Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated Brand
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
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Budget Direct Home & Contents Insurance
Budget Direct Home & Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated Brand
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Save 30% on your first year's premium when you purchase a new combined Home & Contents insurance policy online. T&Cs apply.
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QBE Home & Contents Insurance
QBE Home & Contents Insurance
3.5/5★★★★★
Green CompanyBonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
3.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder's Top Pick for Floods plus cover for other common claims such as fire and theft). Its discount is better than most – 20% off your first year with a combined policy.
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Youi Building and Contents Insurance
Youi Building and Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated Brand
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder’s 2022 Insurer of the Year for Customer Satisfaction and our Top Pick for Fire Damage cover. It’s good if you want a tailored quote over the phone.
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Budget Direct Home & Contents Insurance
Budget Direct Home & Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated BrandBonusFinder Award Finalist
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: The most popular insurer on Finder, Budget Direct prioritises low-cost cover and gives you up to 30% off your first year's premium for new combined Home & Contents policies purchased online.
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QBE Home & Contents Insurance
QBE Home & Contents Insurance
3.5/5★★★★★
Green CompanyBonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
3.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder's Top Pick for Floods plus cover for other common claims such as fire and theft). Its discount is better than most – 20% off your first year with a combined policy.
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Qantas Home and Contents Insurance
Qantas Home and Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
BonusFinder Award Finalist
Storm
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Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
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Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Earn up to 40K Qantas Points for joining by 29 January. Plus save 30% on your 1st year’s premium for purchasing a combined home and contents policy online. T&Cs apply.
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ALDI Home & Contents Insurance
ALDI Home & Contents Insurance
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
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Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
N/A
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Huddle Comprehensive Home and Contents Insurance
Huddle Comprehensive Home and Contents Insurance
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
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Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
N/A
Our verdict: Save up to 10% on your policy in the first year.
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Honey Home & Contents Insurance
Honey Home & Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Bonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Honey gives you $250 smart sensors to reduce accidents and estimates your rebuild costs for you. Honey was a finalist for the comprehensive category in this year’s Finder Awards.
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Kogan Home & Contents Insurance
Kogan Home & Contents Insurance
3/5★★★★★
Bonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
3/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Good comprehensive cover (issued by QBE). Also, get 20% off for Kogan FIRST Members when you purchase a new combined Home & Contents insurance policy online + $10 monthly credit. T&Cs apply.
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Huddle Basic Home and Contents Insurance
Huddle Basic Home and Contents Insurance
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
N/A
Save up to 10% on your policy in the first year.
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Youi Building Insurance
Youi Building Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated Brand
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder’s 2022 Insurer of the Year for Customer Satisfaction and our Top Pick for Fire Damage cover. It’s good if you want a tailored quote over the phone.
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What is home and contents insurance?

Your home is likely to be the most expensive thing you own. If it gets damaged by a falling tree, burst pipes or a storm, you'll be patting yourself on the back for organising home insurance. Here's a quick breakdown of what you get:

  • The ability to rebuild. If an unexpected disaster strikes, you'll be able to repair or rebuild from scratch.
  • Protection of your possessions. Whether it's family heirlooms, your cosy sofa or even your Xbox, the contents of your home aren't just stuff. With contents insurance, you can repair or replace your possessions if they're damaged by fire, storm, theft or other insured events.
  • To meet your obligations. If you take out a mortgage to buy a home, it's a condition of your loan contract to take out home insurance – the lender wants to be sure your property is protected if something happens.
  • Peace of mind. With the right policy in place, you can rest assured you'll have the financial support you need if something major happens to your home or its contents.

The types of home insurance you can compare

Home and contents insurance

This is combined insurance that covers your house and your possessions within it (most of the options in the table above are home and contents policies). It'll cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home if it's damaged from an insurable event, like a storm. I it also covers your possessions – furniture, electronics, carpets, curtains and clothing – from loss, damage and theft. You can also pay for extra cover for items you take outside of the house (like electronics or jewellery).

Contents insurance

Contents insurance covers just your possessions in the home. This includes jewellery, electronics, carpets, curtains, furniture, appliances and furnishings. This is a great option for renters or those homeowners who live in an apartment.

Building insurance

This is stand-alone cover for only your home. It also covers other fixtures on your property, such as garages, fences, and sheds. It protects you against a bunch of natural events, such as fire, storm damage and (depending on the policy) floods.

Landlords insurance

Landlord insurance protects your home against theft, malicious damage, loss of rent, as well as natural events like storms, flood and fire. It's a smart idea if you're renting your home out to strangers.

Strata insurance

When you live in a group living setting, like a block of apartments, you need cover for the building and common property like lifts, pools, car parks, gardens, balconies, driveways and even walls.

What does home insurance cover?

Fire
Fires
For example, a fire or bushfire destroys your home. Only some policies cover accidental fires.
storm
Storms
For example, if wind from a storm damages your roof.
theft
Theft
For example, replacing locks and stolen items after a break-in.
Impact damage
Impact
For example, if a tree falls and damages part of your home.
leak
Leaks
For example, if a pipe bursts and ruins your floors.
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Expert insight: The importance of disaster cover

"Given Australia's increasing frequency of natural disasters, it's crucial to understand how home insurance can support you. Temporary accommodation is vital for families displaced by events like bushfires and floods. Portable homes, often covered under home insurance policies, provide a secure and immediate solution, ensuring that families have a safe place to stay while their permanent homes are being restored."

CEO, PennyGranny

How to actually insure your house

Step 1:
Evaluate how much your home and possessions are worth. When you take out home insurance, you give a dollar value to your insurer for how much your home is worth. The cost of home insurance for you will depend on this figure. Insure your house for too little and you risk being underinsured and out of pocket come claim time. Overinsure your house and you'll pay higher premiums.

Step 2:
Determine what kind of cover you need. Do you want to cover your home and everything in it? Then opt for home & contents insurance. Only want to cover your contents? Just your building? Figure out what kind of things you want to cover and find the policy that fits those needs. For example, a policy that offers total replacement cover might cost more but will also ensure you won't be underinsured. You'll also pay more if you want to get covered for accidental damage, but if you've got toddlers running around this is a no-brainer and could save you more cash in the long run.

Step 3: Compare insurers.
Once you've figured out how much your home and contents is worth and you know what policy you're after, start comparing insurers. Be sure to look at what the policy features as well as price.

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We've written hundreds of guides (211 so far and counting) and are passionate about presenting the most up-to-date and relevant information for you.

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You can regularly catch our experts on TV shows such as Sunrise and 7News dishing out the latest home insurance savings tips.

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Here's what some of our experts have to say...

To prevent water damage, it's worth making sure your gutters don't become blocked by leaves and other debris this autumn. Home insurance typically won't cover you for damage related to something like this. This is because it's considered general maintenance – that is, something you ought to be doing yourself.

Gary Ross Hunter

Gary Ross Hunter
Finder insurance and innovations editor

Just having an awareness of what your insurance cover amount is and what your policy covers you for will make a difference. If you just haven't reviewed it for a number of years, it may be time to do that.

Angelo Azar

Angelo Azar
Home insurance expert, COO of Honey Insurance

Trying to navigate a product disclosure statement can get overwhelming quickly. So I understand why people get confused about what's included in their policies. When I'm doing research, I just Ctrl+F a keyword or phrase and it saves me a lot of time and frustration.

Jessica Prasida

Jessica Prasida
Finder home insurance publisher

One thing I've learned is that every insurer prices its risk in really different ways. Something as simple as the policyholder having a birthday can change the risk profile of the policy and change the premium. I compared options in 2022 when my home insurance premium went up by 33%, and I saved over $1,400! It really pays to shop around.

Sarah Megginson

Sarah Megginson
Finder head of editorial and homeowner

One of the most common accidents is when people have their smartphones accidentally damaged. The great news is most content insurance can cover your phone in and outside of your home. To ensure your phone is properly covered, have it specified on your policy.

Raj Lal

Raj Lal
Finder associate publisher and ex-claims manager

I pay for home insurance annually, whenever I can afford to. Insurers often charge more if you pay for your policy once per month. I'm a firm believer that staying loyal to an insurer never pays off with home insurance. I'd encourage consumers to compare at least 4 or 5 different policies when your renewal date creeps closer.

James Martin

James Martin
Finder insurance editor and homeowner

Compare Finder's home insurance award winners

Our team of experts researched 68 home insurance policies and selected 2 Finder Award winners based on value and comprehensiveness.
We also ran awards for customer satisfaction, innovation and green insurance.

How much does home insurance cost?

We gathered over 300 quotes from 17 different insurers
for a $500,000 building and $100,000 of contents.

On average, the monthly cost of home insurance
in Australia is:

$160

How we got this price

How can I save on my home insurance?

Number 1

Don't just renew

Global warming is to blame for a lot. It's also a major reason home insurance costs are rising. You don't need to just accept the price increase though. When your renewal comes up, shop around. You'll likely find somewhere cheaper.

Number 2

Take advantage of sign-up discounts

Home insurers like to offer sign-up discounts to get you on board. Some can genuinely save you a lot of money, like 30% off your first year. If you want to continue saving though, keep switching every 12 months because insurers often increase existing customers' prices significantly.

Number 3

Install home security

Insurers like safe homes, so make yours like Fort Knox (internal alarms, external sirens or external strobe lights will suffice) and some will charge you less.

Number 4

Increase your excess

This is a specified amount you need to pay whenever you make a claim. All home insurance policies have them. Most will let you increase your excess in return for cheaper premiums. There's a downside though – making a smaller-value claim won't be worth it.

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How Donna and Kevin saved by switching

"When my husband and I turned 60 and became semi-retired we wanted to put a stop to unnecessary purchases/bills so we could spend time enjoying our retirement. When we received our insurance renewal (from a company we'd been with for over 5 years), I was blown away to learn not only were they increasing my premium by 60%, but when I compared their basic cover against Honey Insurance's cover (with added benefits) I was saving over $700 a year!"

Donna and Kevin Field
NSW-based homeowners

Home insurance deals

Remember the deals and sign-up offers we mentioned? We put together a list of them below to help you save:

Store Discount
Honey Home Insurance Deals Honey Home Insurance Deals

Receive $250 worth of smart sensors with Honey Home Insurance

Get free smart sensors (valued at $250) to install around your home when you sign up for a combined home and contents policy. T&Cs apply.

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Budget Direct Home Insurance Deals Budget Direct Home Insurance Deals

30% online discount on new home and contents insurance

Receive 30% off your first year's premium when you purchase a new combined home and contents insurance policy online. T&Cs apply.

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Kogan Home Insurance Deals Kogan Home Insurance Deals

20% off for Kogan FIRST members + $10 credit

Sign up online and get 20% off your policy for Kogan FIRST Members plus $10 ongoing monthly credit. T&Cs apply.

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Qantas Home Insurance Deals Qantas Home Insurance Deals

Earn up to 40,000 Qantas Points with Qantas Home Insurance

Earn up to 40K Qantas Points for joining by 29 January. Plus save 30% on your 1st year’s premium for purchasing a combined home and contents policy online. T&Cs apply.

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QBE Home Insurance Deals QBE Home Insurance Deals

Get up to 20% off your first year's premium with QBE Building and Contents Insurance

Discount is made up of a 10% online discount, and a further 10% for buying a combined policy. T&Cs apply.

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To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Angus Kidman as part of our fact-checking process.
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Gary Ross Hunter was an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian and news.com.au. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 2 General Advice General Insurance certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146). See full bio

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    GarrySeptember 17, 2024

    I am looking for quotes for strata property owners building and content insurance.

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    bobSeptember 11, 2024

    bought contents insurance with budget direct thru your site after it showed various insurers and there premiums. just went looking for building insurance but whilst it lists various insurers it doesnt show premiums am i missing something? with thanks bob.

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      AngusSeptember 15, 2024Finder

      Hi Bob, We don’t show rates for building insurance as the costs will vary depending on the type of building, its age and its location. But you can compare building insurance by looking at the Finder Score for each provider, which gives you a good indication of value and inclusions. Hope that helps!

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    FionaAugust 19, 2024

    How can I find out which insurers will quote on home & contents insurance for a house on 10 acres (4 ha) on the outskirts of Sydney? So far I have started 2 on-line quotes only to find that they will not cover our property.

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      SarahAugust 20, 2024Finder

      Hi Fiona,

      You might be better off finding an insurance broker. They will review the market for you and help you find a specialist insurer that meets your needs.

      Hope this helps!

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    PennyJuly 11, 2024

    We are attempting to get our holiday house insured as we are about to holiday let it via airbnb, stayz etc. Our house is made out of shipping containers and we have been told that they can’t insure us. Do you know which insurance company would insure us?

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      SarahJuly 12, 2024Finder

      Hi Penny, With an unusual property like this, you might be best off working with an insurance broker to find the right policy. You may find mainstream insurers are reluctant to offer a policy on a property that falls outside the norm like this, but there will be a specialised insurer that can help you.

      Best of luck!

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    emmaJune 20, 2024

    HI I am just trying to find an insurer for Home Insurance that will accept customers with previous non payment of premiums .

    Thanks

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      SarahJuly 30, 2024Finder

      Hi Emma,

      Your best bet is to get on the phone to an insurer, rather than doing it online. They might be more lenient or hopefully they can refer you somewhere, or give you advice relevant to your specific situation.

      Hope this helps!

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