1. Forms of Housing Common housing options in Australia
Individuals, Families and Communities
Year 9 – Living Environments

2. Dwelling: Detached House
May be one story (bungalow) or multi-storey (more than one storey).
No walls attached to another dwelling - stands alone
Generally has front and back garden, garage and private open space
Usually more expensive than other similar sized dwellings

3. Dwelling: Semi-Detached
Self contained dwelling with private open space
Attached on one side to another dwelling with a common wall

4. Dwelling: Terrace or Row house
Self contained dwelling with private open spaces
Attached to other dwellings on one or both sides by common walls
Called ‘row houses’ because they are attached in a row and often identical in style and features

5. Dwelling: Villa Usually one storey
Sometimes compared to a modern version of row housing
Usually only 2 to 4 self- contained dwellings on one plot of land
Usually attached to another dwelling on either side by common walls

6. Dwelling: Cluster housing
A development where houses are sited in relation to each other and the street frontages.
Community may be jointly owned and shared
May have only one vehicle entry with parking outside or underneath each dwelling

7. Dwelling: Infill housing
New housing constructed within existing housing on unused land
Or replacing old or unused buildings
More common in centralised older suburbs of large metropolitan cities

8. Dwelling: Townhouse Self-contained dwelling with open space
Attached on more than one side, with no other occupancy either above or below

9. Dwelling: Unit (Flat) Self-contained dwelling
May be part of a complex with occupancy above and/or below, or attached to a house
Facilities such as laundry and clothes drying lines may be shared

10. Dwelling: Penthouse
Self-contained dwelling, located on top of large apartment block
Sometimes has exclusive access / own lift
Usually much larger than other dwellings in the same apartment block

11. Dwelling: Duplex
Self-contained dwelling with occupancy either above, below or attached to the side similar to a semi-detached house
A common driveway / property entrance.

12. Dwelling: Mobile home / permanent caravan
Home on wheels
May be used as temporary accommodation while traveling
May be permanently left on site in caravan park

13. Dwelling: Shop residence
Dwelling attached to a shop
May be above or behind with separate / private entry
Sometimes leased / rented to people other than shop owner
Allows for longer hours of business

14. Dwelling: Houseboat
Relatively uncommon in Australia (very popular in England due to extensive canal network)
Can be very economical form of housing

15. Dwelling: Boarding House
Place of residence in which separate accommodation is offered or provided for at least three boarders
1 – 4 people may share a room. Often many individuals share bathroom facilities
Services such as meals and laundry are sometimes provided
Boarders are offered very little legal protection and are often disadvantaged

16. Activity Type Advantage Disadvantage Detached House Unit / Flat
Townhouse
Mobile Home
Boarding House
Shop Residence
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