Home Insurance Victoria
The table below shows home and contents insurance policies from our Online Partners for homes in Victoria. The results shown are sorted by Star Rating (highest to lowest), followed by provider name (alphabetical).


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About home insurance in Victoria
From the quiet coastal towns of the Mornington Peninsula, rugged terrain of Central Gippsland, vibrant regional hubs of Bendigo and Mildura, to its bustling capital city, Melbourne, Victoria’s regions are as unique as they are beautiful. What area you live and the type of property you’re looking to insure will likely shape the type of home insurance that will best suit your needs.
What type of home insurance can I get in Victoria?
There are three main types of home insurance policies available in Victoria and Australia more broadly:
- Building insurance: covers the building itself, plus some fixtures like lights and built-in cupboards. It can also cover outbuildings like garages and sheds
- Contents insurance: covers your belongings that reside at your insured address, including furniture, electrical equipment and clothing
- Combined home and contents insurance: covers both the building and fixtures, and the belongings that reside at your insured address
How much does home and contents insurance cost in Victoria?
According to Canstar Research, here’s how much Victorians pay on average for both home and contents insurance, as well as for combined policies.
- Home insurance: $1,753
- Contents insurance: $386
- Combined home and contents insurance: $1,958
Source: www.canstar.com.au – 27/08/2024. Premiums based on quotes obtained for Canstar’s 2024 Home and Contents Insurance Awards and Star Ratings (September 2024), for a range of addresses, property assumptions and building sum insured amounts. Premiums based on building sum insured amounts between $300,000 and $1,500,000 and a contents sum insured of $50,000.
How do you compare home and contents insurance for Victoria?
If you’re in the market for a new policy or looking to switch providers for a better deal, you can compare home and contents insurance for houses located in Victoria from our Online Partners by using the comparison table above. Otherwise, you can filter to see options from the entire Canstar database.
When comparing home insurance, some factors to consider include:
- The risks you will be covered for and any optional extras that you may want to add on, such as cover for storms and floods, accidental damage, motor burnout and portable contents
- The level of cover
- The premiums charged and if there are any discounts on offer
- The excess you will pay if you make a claim
You may also want to consider Canstar’s Home and Contents Insurance Awards and Star Ratings, which recognise providers who offer value for money to Australian consumers.
How to find the best home insurance in Victoria?
Finding the best Victorian home insurance policy for you will ultimately depend on your location, needs and personal circumstances. It’s important to not only compare the cost of premiums, but also the features and level of coverage a home insurance policy offers you. Obtaining quotes from several different insurance providers is usually a good way to assess your options and help you find a policy that suits your needs. You can refer to a policy’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Key Facts Sheet and Target Market Determination (TMD) for more information.
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Canstar Star Ratings and Awards
Looking for an award-winning product or to switch providers or brands? Canstar rates products based on price and features in our Star Ratings and Awards. Our expert Research team shares insights about which products offer 5-Star value and which providers offer outstanding value overall. We also reveal which providers have the most satisfied customers in our dedicated Customer Satisfaction Awards.
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