Elite Portables

What Elite Portables does

Elite Portables Pty Ltd is a privately held, Queensland-based portable buildings manufacturer operating from a factory and headquarters at 16 Nans Road, Helidon Spa, with primary delivery within a 300km radius and broader Australia-wide service. Founded over a decade ago and owned by Paul Hansen (with 30+ years of industry experience), the company designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs factory-built steel-framed transportable buildings under the Elite Portables brand. The team brings over 50 years of combined building-industry experience.

The product portfolio spans three categories: residential transportable homes (Delilah, Ebony, Erin, Grace — 3- and 4-bedroom models — plus tiny houses and NDIS-compliant Specialist Disability Accommodation), a granny flat range of 12+ named models from 6m to 13m in length, and commercial buildings including portable site offices, mining dongas, mobile workforce solutions, relocatable classrooms, healthcare facilities, and ablution blocks. All buildings use Australian steel frames with steel-skid bases, Colorbond cladding and roofing, R2-rated insulation, and cyclone-rated construction, manufactured in a controlled factory environment and delivered pre-assembled with crane-installed setup.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, direct-manufacturer sales model with fixed-price quoting, off-the-shelf standard designs plus full custom-build capability, and in-house delivery and installation including crane hire. Pricing ranges from approximately $2,000 for budget portable offices up to $300,000 for family homes and granny flats, with manufacturing lead times of roughly 10–12 weeks and construction claimed to be up to 50% faster than traditional site builds. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no patents or trademarks on record, and no disclosed enterprise customers, indicating a small-to-mid-scale regional manufacturer reliant on distributed SMB and individual buyer demand.

Name

Elite Portables

Legal name

Elite Portables Pty Ltd

Website

https://eliteportables.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elite Portables is a privately held Queensland-based manufacturer of factory-built, cyclone-rated steel-framed portable buildings — granny flats, family homes, and commercial structures — sold direct-to-consumer across Australia with in-house delivery and crane installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Buildings Manufacturing

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Mobile Homes (2451)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• Portable buildings manufacturer
• Transportable homes
• Granny flats
• Modular construction
• Cyclone-rated buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Drayton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Portable building sales: Sale of portable buildings including family homes, granny flats, office buildings, and custom builds. Buildings are available as 'off the shelf' standard plans or fully custom-designed. Direct manufacturer-to-consumer sales model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elite Portables designs, manufactures, and installs steel-framed portable buildings for residential and commercial customers across Australia from its Helidon Spa, Queensland facility. Its product range includes transportable family homes, granny flats in multiple sizes, tiny houses, NDIS-compliant Specialist Disability Accommodation, and commercial buildings such as site offices, mining dongas, relocatable classrooms, healthcare facilities, and ablution blocks. Customers can purchase standard 'off-the-shelf' plans or fully custom designs, with fixed-price quotes covering design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation.

Product overview

Elite Portables is an Australian-based portable buildings design and construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of transportable buildings. The product range is organized into three main categories: Residential (transportable family homes including Delilah, Ebony, Erin, and Grace in 3-4 bedroom configurations, plus Tiny Houses and Specialist Disability Accommodation), Commercial (portable site offices, relocatable classrooms, mining dongas, mobile workforce solutions, healthcare facilities, and ablution blocks), and Granny Flats (12 named models spanning 6-meter compact units like Abigail and Amanda to 13-meter spacious units like Courtney, Chelsea, and Debbie). All buildings feature steel-framed construction, Colorbond steel cladding, cyclone-rated durability, and are built to Australian Standards with 7-star energy ratings. Products are available as 'off-the-shelf' standard designs or fully customized through a design consultation process, with delivery as pre-assembled units or flat-pack options throughout Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delilah 3-Bedroom Transportable Home A 3-bedroom transportable family home designed for residential living, built with steel frames and Colorbond cladding as a standard off-the-shelf floor plan for individual homeowners and families.
• Ebony 3-Bedroom Transportable Home A 3-bedroom transportable family home with cyclone-rated steel construction and insulated Colorbond steel walls, offered as a standard residential plan.
• Erin 4-Bedroom Transportable Home A 4-bedroom transportable family home and the largest residential offering, built to Australian standards with steel frames for family and multigenerational living.
• Grace 3-Bedroom Transportable Home A 3-bedroom transportable family home featuring R2-rated insulation, aluminium windows and doors, and super-strengthened flooring as part of its standard inclusions.
• Tiny House on Wheels A compact, fully-customisable tiny home on wheels designed for flexible living arrangements, lifestyle buyers, and secondary dwellings.
• Abigail 6-Meter Granny Flat A compact 6-meter granny flat with a standard floor plan and fully customisable design options for cubicles, reception, meeting rooms, and kitchenette configurations.
• Amanda 6-Meter Granny Flat A 6-meter compact granny flat with fully fitted interior including steel skid base, 19mm flooring, Colorbond cladding, insulation, and air conditioning.
• Anne 9-Meter Granny Flat A 9-meter granny flat in the mid-size range, providing additional living space for families or extended living arrangements.
• Barbara 1-Bedroom 9-Meter Granny Flat A 9-meter 1-bedroom granny flat designed for compact, independent living with all standard inclusions.
• Bella 1-Bedroom 9-Meter Granny Flat A 9-meter 1-bedroom granny flat with a versatile floor plan suitable for home office, studio, or guest accommodation.
• Bronny 2-Bedroom 9-Meter Granny Flat A 9-meter 2-bedroom granny flat providing comfortable accommodation for multiple occupants.
• Candy 2-Bedroom 12-Meter Granny Flat A 12-meter 2-bedroom granny flat offering expanded living space with a full kitchen, bathroom, and living areas.
• Carly 1-Bedroom 12-Meter Granny Flat A 12-meter 1-bedroom granny flat with a spacious single-bedroom layout and standard inclusions.
• Carmel 2-Bedroom 12-Meter Granny Flat A 12-meter 2-bedroom granny flat designed for two-bedroom independent living with full amenities.
• Courtney 2-Bedroom 13-Meter Granny Flat A 13-meter 2-bedroom granny flat in the largest size category, providing generous living space for extended family living.
• Chelsea 2-Bedroom 13-Meter Granny Flat A 13-meter 2-bedroom granny flat with the maximum floor area for comfortable extended family living.
• Debbie 2-Bedroom 13-Meter Granny Flat A 13-meter 2-bedroom granny flat (15 x 4m, 60m²) featuring super-strong steel skid base, Colorbond cladding, air conditioning, insulation, and a wheelchair-accessible design. Prices start from $135,000.
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Housing NDIS-compliant accessible housing designed for participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, featuring wide doorways, accessible bathrooms, and reinforced ceilings for hoists.
• Portable Site Office A cyclone-rated, steel-framed temporary office building for construction, mining, and remote sites, designed for simple set-up and pack-down.
• Portable Office Buildings Flexible, efficient portable office spaces for businesses with steel-frame construction, pre-installed data points, power outlets, and security features; portable offices start from $2,000 in the budget range.
• Relocatable Classrooms and Educational Facilities Transportable educational facilities engineered to meet Australian Building Codes with requirements for natural light, ventilation, and full accessibility for schools and training providers.
• Mining Donga Highly durable, cyclone-rated transportable buildings for remote mining site workforce accommodation, site offices, or crib rooms.
• Mobile Workforce Solutions Flexible, scalable portable accommodation solutions for remote or long-term project sites that can be relocated between project locations.
• Healthcare Facilities Customisable portable medical clinics, consulting rooms, and administrative spaces with clinical-grade finishes, specific plumbing, and accessibility ramps for healthcare providers.
• Ablution Blocks and Amenities Durable portable toilet and shower blocks with fully welded steel frames, coved vinyl flooring, and impervious walls for construction sites, mining camps, and events.
• Custom Builds Bespoke portable building solutions tailored to unique requirements, from pop-up retail shops and specialised training facilities to remote research stations and hospitality buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction time reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional builds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Modscape: Victoria-based modular construction company delivering prefabricated homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. Directly comparable factory-built model and customer overlap with Elite Portables' residential and granny flat lines.
• Royal Wolf: Australia-wide portable building provider using container-based and modular construction for site offices, accommodation, and amenities. Overlaps with Elite Portables' commercial portable buildings and workforce accommodation SKUs.
• Fleetwood Australia: Major Australian modular building manufacturer producing transportable buildings, modular classrooms, and accommodation units. Comparable to Elite Portables in product type and end customers, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Ausco Modular: Australian portable and modular building supplier (part of ATCO) serving construction, education, mining, and government customers. Directly competes with Elite Portables' commercial site offices, classrooms, and mining dongas.
• Wernick Group: UK-headquartered modular and portable building manufacturer producing site offices, classrooms, and modular homes. Comparable product category and direct-manufacturer model, though focused on the UK/Ireland market rather than Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Portakabin: International portable and modular building manufacturer with Australian operations. Competes in the same portable offices, classrooms, and commercial buildings space as Elite Portables but with global scale and established dealer channels.
• ATCO Structures & Logistics: Global modular structures group with Australian operations (parent of Ausco Modular). Comparable product lines across workforce housing, site offices, and educational facilities, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Hickory Group: Large Australian prefabricated and modular construction firm delivering residential and commercial projects. Comparable factory-built methodology, but operates as a major tier-one contractor with broader capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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