Guides
Guides to buying a lift in Australia
Straight answers to the questions that come up before a lift goes in: which standard applies here, what it needs on site, what it costs and who looks after it afterwards.
Buying a lift
Buying advice
Outdoor lifts for homes: putting the lift outside the house
Outdoor and external home lifts in Australia: which models go outside, wind and coastal ratings, what the site needs, and from-prices, ex GST, installed.
Last reviewed 29 October 2026.
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Buying advice
Home lift dimensions: how much space a lift really needs
Home lift dimensions for every model we sell: car sizes, floor openings, pit depth, headroom and travel, plus wheelchair sizing and planning tips.
Last reviewed 28 October 2026.
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Buying advice
AS1735 and home lifts: the Australian standard, explained
What AS1735 means for a home lift in Australia: the part that applies, why European conformity isn't enough, and the standard each of our lifts meets.
Last reviewed 28 October 2026.
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Costs
How much does a home lift cost in Australia?
From $45,000 ex GST, installed, by model.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026.
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Costs
Wheelchair platform lift costs in Australia (2026 guide)
Low Up, Mobilift and Discovery from $16,000 ex GST installed.
Last reviewed 23 October 2026.
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Buying advice
Compact home lifts: what the word actually buys you
Exposed rails or a small shaft: same footprint, very different house.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026.
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Buying advice
Swift lifts in Australia: what to check before you buy
Standard, power, pit, lead time, price and servicing for a Swift lift.
Last reviewed 3 September 2026.
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