House Insurance Victoria

Are you looking for house insurance in Victoria? Protect your home from things like theft, flood and fire, and get peace of mind.

Home Insurance

Home insurance can protect your home from a bunch of mishaps like fire and water damage, to fallen trees and vandalism. You'll have a variety of home insurers to choose from in Victoria, so let's make sure you make the right choice.

Our guide outlines things to look out for when buying home insurance in Victoria, what policies are on offer and examples of how much you could pay.

Want the best home insurance for Victoria? Start your search here.

Name Product AUFHO Finder score
Youi Building and Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated Brand
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder’s 2022 Insurer of the Year for Customer Satisfaction and our Top Pick for Fire Damage cover. It’s good if you want a tailored quote over the phone.
Budget Direct Home & Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Best Rated BrandBonusFinder Award Finalist
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: The most popular insurer on Finder, Budget Direct prioritises low-cost cover and gives you up to 30% off your first year's premium for new combined Home & Contents policies purchased online.
QBE Home & Contents Insurance
3.5/5★★★★★
Green CompanyBonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
3.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Finder's Top Pick for Floods plus cover for other common claims such as fire and theft). Its discount is better than most – 20% off your first year with a combined policy.
Qantas Home and Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
BonusFinder Award Finalist
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Earn up to 40K Qantas Points for joining by 29 January. Plus save 30% on your 1st year’s premium for purchasing a combined home and contents policy online. T&Cs apply.
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
N/A
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
N/A
Our verdict: Save up to 10% on your policy in the first year.
Honey Home & Contents Insurance
4.5/5★★★★★
Bonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
4.5/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Honey gives you $250 smart sensors to reduce accidents and estimates your rebuild costs for you. Honey was a finalist for the comprehensive category in this year’s Finder Awards.
Kogan Home & Contents Insurance
3/5★★★★★
Bonus
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
Storm
Fire
Theft
Flood
Accidental Damage (e.g TV falls)
Impact to home (e.g falling trees)
Escaped water (e.g burst pipe)
Portable contents (e.g dropped laptop outside of home)
+ more insured events and other features
3/5★★★★★
Our verdict: Good comprehensive cover (issued by QBE). Also, get 20% off for Kogan FIRST Members when you purchase a new combined Home & Contents insurance policy online + $10 monthly credit. T&Cs apply.
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The Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards recognise Australia's favourite brands across a huge number of categories. We survey thousands of real Australians to understand how they feel about their recent product purchases, and use that information to reward the most popular brands.

Here is the 2021/2022 winner and finalist in Victoria.

Home insurance brand VIC

Home insurance brand - VIC: Youi Home Insurance

Finalists

Harbour landscape in Victoria

What should I consider when purchasing home insurance in Victoria?

The right type and level of cover for you may vary substantially depending on where you live in Victoria.

One of the biggest risks facing rural properties in Victoria is bushfire, while some towns on the banks of the mighty Murray River face an increased risk of a flood. If you’re the owner of an apartment in the CBD, you might be more likely to face theft and break-ins or water damage if your upstairs neighbour has plumbing problems and your apartment is flooded.

You’ll need to consider a wide range of factors when deciding on the best home insurance policy for your needs. First, you’ll need to consider whether you want standalone home or contents cover, or whether you want to combine the two and enjoy the benefits of comprehensive cover.

Next, think about your specific cover requirements. How much cover do you need? What risks do you need to protect your property and possessions against? How much would it cost to replace everything you own if it were completely destroyed?

By taking your unique risks into account, you’ll be able to find a policy that matches your needs.

What type of home insurance can I get in Victoria?

There are three home insurance options available to Victorian homeowners:

Home insurance

Home insurance
Also known as building insurance, this type of policy protects your physical building from loss or damage caused by fires, storms, impacts, theft and a variety of other risks.

Contents insurance

Contents insurance
Contents insurance protects your furniture and possessions against loss or damage due to an extensive range of events.

Home and contents insurance

Home and contents insurance
Combining all the cover of the two policies listed above, a home and contents insurance policy provides a high level of protection for your building and possessions.

How much does home insurance cost in Victoria?

Home insurance premiums will differ between homes. So while we can't give you an exact number, we got a bunch of quotes so you can have an idea.

The table below shows how different insurers will charge different premiums. This is why it's so important to compare.

  • Building & Contents. For a building worth $500,000 and contents valued at $100,000.
  • Contents only. For contents valued at $100,000.
  • Building only. For a building worth $500,000.
BrandBuilding & ContentsContents onlyBuilding onlyApply
Budget direct logo$133.29$39.51$122.78
GIO Logo$142.08$38.78$128.37More info
Suncorp logo$147.78$30.51$117.26More info
Virgin money logo$134.53$39.77$124.09
Westpac logo$145.72$54.27$107.61
Coles insurance$214.79$75.48$187.11
St. george logo$145.72$54.27$107.61
ING logo$134.55$39.75$123.99More info
Domain insure$110.57$22.41$91.71
Everyday Insurance$189.15$47.31$165.48More info
Real insurance logo$179.76$44.88$157.36
Picture not described$87.37$70.64$72.42
Huddle home insurance$177.00$45.00$151.00
Qantas Life Insurance Logo$151.32$44.13$138.85
Australian seniors$157.75$40.01$140.27More info
Picture not described$100.12$25.73$86.77
Learn more about our methodology
  • Quotes were obtained for the same 3-bedroom home in Eltham, Victoria owned by a family of two.
  • Building replacement costs for all quotes were $500,000, with an excess of $500.
  • Contents were valued at $100,000.
  • Quotes were obtained in November 2021 and were for a combined home and contents insurance policy, a contents insurance policy and a building insurance policy.
  • Home owning family of two who moved into their property in 2019.
  • Three bedroom, 1 story freestanding house on flat ground with brick veneer walls, terracotta tiled roof, no verandas and built in 1980.
  • Windows secured by deadlocks, with no security devices.

What insurers can I access in Victoria?

Most home insurance providers are not state specific and provide cover for homes all around Australia. finder.com.au’s panel of home insurers features some of Australia’s leading home insurance providers that offer cover in Victoria:

Are there any exclusions and additional costs I should be aware of in Victoria?

Before you choose a home insurance policy, make sure you’re aware of any general exclusions that apply. The following are some common home insurance exclusions:

  • No cover if your home is used for illegal or criminal activity.
  • No cover if you leave your home for an extended period of time, such as 60 continuous days.
  • No cover if you fail to maintain your home in good condition.
  • No cover for bushfires within 72 hours of cover starting.
  • No cover if you fail to take reasonable steps to secure your home.

Finally, when you do take out home and contents insurance in Victoria, make sure you’re aware that a 10% duty charge will be included in your premium. An additional Fire Services Levy used to apply to all policies, but this was scrapped in July 2013.

* The products compared on this page are chosen from a range of offers available to us and are not representative of all the products available in the market. There is no perfect order or perfect ranking system for the products we list on our Site, so we provide you with the functionality to self-select, re-order and compare products. The initial display order is influenced by a range of factors including conversion rates, product costs and commercial arrangements, so please don't interpret the listing order as an endorsement or recommendation from us. We're happy to provide you with the tools you need to make better decisions, but we'd like you to make your own decisions and compare and assess products based on your own preferences, circumstances and needs.


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