A tiny home on wheels is legally classified as a caravan in Queensland. This means it does not require a building approval to construct — however, the rules around where you can place it and live in it vary significantly between Queensland's 77 local councils.

Some councils, like the Gold Coast and Cairns, allow permanent residency in tiny homes on wheels on private property, while others, such as the Sunshine Coast, limit occupancy to four weeks per calendar year without permits. This means where you intend to place your home matters enormously.

Queensland has no specific state-wide use definition for a tiny home — they are treated as a product, not a use. Once a tiny home becomes permanent on a site with services such as wastewater and water supply connected, it may be considered a dwelling under the planning framework, which triggers different approval requirements.

While we are based in Queensland, Ruru delivers Australia-wide. Whether you're in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, or anywhere in between — we can deliver your home to your land. Delivery is quoted separately based on your location.

The most important step before purchasing is a conversation with your local council about your specific property and intended use. We strongly recommend doing this before committing to anything. Daniel Huelsmeyer holds a Master of Laws with Distinction from the University of Auckland, is a former barrister, and is currently on track to be admitted to the Australian bar in 2026.

There are very few tiny home builders in Australia with this level of expertise in-house — and it's available to every Ruru client at no extra cost.