G.J. Gardner Homes vs Simonds Homes:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, G.J. Gardner Homes had more branded searches than Simonds Homes among home builders in Australia. G.J. Gardner Homes had about 18,100 branded searches, while Simonds Homes had 9,900. G.J. Gardner Homes made up 18.7% of all home builder searches we track, and Simonds Homes accounted for 10.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home builders, G.J. Gardner Homes appeared in four of the five answers and Simonds Homes in two. G.J. Gardner Homes was mentioned before Simonds Homes in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
G.J. Gardner Homes, about 83% more searches than Simonds Homes
Who does AI mention more?
G.J. Gardner Homes, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Simonds Homes in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
G.J. Gardner Homes, named ahead of Simonds Homes in 3 of 4 answers
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Top home builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, G.J. Gardner Homes was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Simonds Homes was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. G.J. Gardner Homes was listed before Simonds Homes in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Metricon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
G.J. Gardner Homes4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Carlisle Homes3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Clarendon Homes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Simonds Homes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
McDonald Jones Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Henley1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Burbank0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home builder should I use to build a new house in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home builders in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Australian home builder has the best value house and land packages?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house and land packages”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home builders”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is G.J. Gardner Homes or Simonds Homes more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for G.J. Gardner Homes and Simonds Homes by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight home builders we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for G.J. Gardner Homes, Simonds Homes. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Metricon | G.J. Gardner Homes | Carlisle Homes | Clarendon Homes | McDonald Jones Homes | Simonds Homes | Henley | Burbank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.5% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.2% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.5% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.9% | 16% | 16% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.9% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 12% | 12% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.8% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.7% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| May 2026 | 23.2% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.9% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.9% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
How has the G.J. Gardner Homes and Simonds Homes comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- G.J. Gardner Homes was ahead of Simonds Homes in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, G.J. Gardner Homes’ share of searches among home builders in Australia moved from 16.8% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Simonds Homes’ share of searches among home builders in Australia moved from 11.2% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia home builders in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, G.J. Gardner Homes overtook Carlisle Homes to rank 2nd among home builders in Australia, with 18.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Clarendon Homes overtook Simonds Homes to rank 4th among home builders in Australia, with 10.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, McDonald Jones Homes overtook Simonds Homes to rank 5th among home builders in Australia, with 10.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Simonds Homes lost share of searches among home builders in Australia, from 11.1% to 10.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using G.J. Gardner Homes’ and Simonds Homes’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
G.J. Gardner Homes
1 branded search term
- g.j. gardner homes
Simonds Homes
1 branded search term
- simonds homes
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