SDA dwellings come in several building types. Building type is separate from design category — a Fully Accessible home might be a house, apartment or villa.
House
A stand-alone home on its own block, most commonly with two or three bedrooms. Often chosen where garden access, parking and separation from neighbours matter.
Apartment
A dwelling within a larger building. Good for people who value proximity to transport and services; check lift access, common-area accessibility and any owners-corporation rules.
Villa, duplex or townhouse
Smaller multi-dwelling formats with private entries. Often a middle ground between a house and an apartment.
Group residence
A dwelling designed for several residents to share, typically with a shared common area and individual bedrooms. Suited to models where a shared roster is efficient and social contact is valued.
How building type affects daily living
- Access to outdoor space.
- Ease of parking and drop-off for support vehicles.
- Proximity to neighbours and shared amenity.
- Space for support-worker sleepovers and equipment.
Reviewed 2026-07-16 by SDA Listings editorial. SDA Listings is an independent property-listing and connection platform. It is not the NDIA, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission or an NDIS funding decision-maker. Property information is supplied by advertisers and should be independently verified. SDA Listings does not determine participant eligibility, approve SDA funding, enrol SDA dwellings or guarantee property suitability, availability or occupancy.
Related pages
What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?
Plain-English introduction to SDA and how it fits in the NDIS.
Who may be eligible for SDA?
General overview of SDA eligibility considerations.
SDA design categories explained
Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support, Robust.
How to find an SDA home
Step-by-step for finding an SDA home that matches your needs.