Henley vs Metricon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Metricon had more branded searches than Henley among home builders in Australia. Metricon had about 22,200 branded searches, while Henley had 6,600. Metricon made up 22.9% of all home builder searches we track, and Henley accounted for 6.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home builders, Metricon appeared in four of the five answers and Henley in one. Metricon was mentioned before Henley in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Metricon, about 3 searches for every 1 for Henley
Who does AI mention more?
Metricon, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Henley in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Metricon, named ahead of Henley in 4 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, Metricon was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Henley was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Metricon was listed before Henley in every answer 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 Henley or Metricon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Henley and Metricon 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 Metricon, Henley. 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 Henley and Metricon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metricon was ahead of Henley in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Henley’s share of searches among home builders in Australia moved from 7.5% to 6.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metricon’s share of searches among home builders in Australia moved from 20.5% to 22.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for Australia home builders in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Metricon lost share of searches among home builders in Australia, from 24.9% to 22.9%.
In September 2026, Henley lost share of searches among home builders in Australia, from 7.5% to 6.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Henley’s and Metricon’s 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.
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