Finding Land for Your Tiny House

How to find trustworthy landowners willing to lease private land for a tiny house.

Dedicated land leasing platforms

These websites work like real estate portals built specifically to connect private landowners with tiny house owners looking for long-term parking.

Landmates Australia

Run by licensed real estate agents. Provides legal lease templates, tenant screening, and site vetting.

Park My Tiny House

The largest dedicated land-sharing platform in Australia for long-term tiny house parking rentals.

Tiny Real Estate

List your available land, or post a "Wanted" ad to reach active tiny house seekers directly.

Social media groups

Active tiny house communities gather in dedicated Facebook groups, where you can post your location, land features, and grid availability directly to thousands of potential renters. Search Facebook for groups such as "Land and Tiny Houses to rent or buy in Australia", "Tiny House Parking Australia", and "Tiny Houses Australia Community".

Other places to look

Beyond the dedicated platforms, some of the best land opportunities come from casting a wider net:

Gumtree: browse listings under "rural land" or "caravan parking" for private rental options.
Hipcamp: great for short-term parking or to trial tiny house living on scenic private properties before committing long-term.
Word of mouth: some of the best arrangements come from simply asking. Let family, friends and your wider network know you are looking. Many landowners are open to a mutually beneficial arrangement once they understand what is involved.
Local tiny house events and meetups: connecting with others in person often surfaces leads that never get advertised.

What to include in a land listing

To attract good tenants, make sure your listing clearly covers:

Location: your suburb or regional zone. For privacy, don't post your exact street address publicly.
Access: note wide gate clearances, steep inclines, or unsealed roads that could affect a heavy towing vehicle.
Water: mains garden tap, rain tanks, or whether the tenant must bring their own.
Power: an available 10A/15A plug, or whether the site is strictly for off-grid solar setups.
Waste: access to a septic drop, or whether you require a composting or incinerating toilet.
Pricing: long-term land lease rates in Australia typically run around $70 to $150 per week, depending on location and included utilities.

The legal reality: rules vary by council and region, and they matter. Councils are often reluctant to allow a tiny house on wheels as the main dwelling on a block, and will frequently only permit it as a secondary dwelling alongside an existing home (this is the basis of most landshare arrangements). You generally cannot live permanently in a tiny house on vacant land without proper dwelling approval. Always check your local council requirements before committing, and put any lease or landshare agreement in writing.