Make the most of the Aussie backyard

THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU… The team at Metricon can help find the right home design to suit your unique lifestyle. Photo: Supplied.
THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU… The team at Metricon can help find the right home design to suit your unique lifestyle. Photo: Supplied.

WHEN we think of the traditional Aussie backyard, it’s hard not to think of hot summers, a Hills Hoist, barbeques and a friendly game of cricket. What we also think of is space. But since the late 1980s, Australian backyards have been drastically shrinking in size.

The reasons for this shift vary. More people are working longer and have less time to spend in and maintaining their yards, but arguably the main driver of change is the increasing cost of land.

Metricon Homes regional north manager, Tania Tonks, said, “The modern Australian backyard may have shrunk, but that doesn’t mean it holds less value to home owners.

“When planning your new home, it’s important to also think about what your backyard will need. Consider what space you need for pets or children, as well as room for entertaining. It’s essential to also consider the maintenance needed to keep your backyard in top condition.”

For more information about home designs to suit your unique lifestyle, visit www.metricon.com.au or check out their display home on Sanctuary Drive, Kialla Lakes.