What is Hybrid Housing?

Hybrid Housing is a home with a primary residence and two fully self-contained auxiliary suites, all on a single title. It sits between a traditional house and a block of units: you own one property, but it is designed to house up to three households, each with its own private space.

One title, three homes

• Primary residence. The main dwelling within the Hybrid Housing structure.

• Auxiliary suite 1. A private dwelling that could generate extra rental income.

• Auxiliary suite 2. A private dwelling for family or friends, or for additional rental income.

Privacy by design

Unlike a share house, each suite is laid out to be self-contained or semi-contained. There are no communal kitchens or bathrooms to share, and each suite has its own defined private entry, so everyone has their own space.

Who it suits

Hybrid Housing is not designed for one type of buyer. It suits first home buyers, downsizers and retirees, single-income households, multigenerational families, and people looking for long or short term accommodation.

A primary residence and two auxiliary suites on a single title.

Where it came from

Hybrid Housing was first sketched by hand in February 2024 by Leisha Chapman of Lunosa Developments, in response to a housing system under pressure. You can read the full story in our post From a hand-drawn sketch to breaking ground.