For nearly three decades, The Rural Building Company has been helping people build a country-inspired home – whether they’re building in the country, on the coast or in a more urban setting.
Over the years The Rural Building Company has built more than 6,000 homes for Western Australians, cementing its reputation as the home builder of choice in regional WA.
1991
The Rural Building Company is established by Julian Walter at the beginning of the ‘tree change’ movement, when a growing number of people turned their backs on the city and moved to the country. The company’s philosophy is founded on a deep understanding of what people need – and want – when they’re building in regional Western Australia.
1991
The company opens an office in Bunbury as the ‘tree change’ movement and demand for The Rural Building Company’s designs.
1994
The company’s presence in the regions grows with the opening of offices in Busselton and Geraldton.
1995
An office is opened in Bridgetown to further expand the company’s involvement in regional building.
1997
Offices open in Albany and Avon as demand for The Rural Building Company’s designs continues to grow.
2003
Julian Walter brings together The Rural Building Company, WA Country Builders and Oswald Homes to form the JWH Group, a family-run, family-owned Western Australian business.
2003
As part of the JWH Group, The Rural Building Company becomes a major supporter of the Regional Telethon Home. Today, the JWH Group supports a variety of causes, including The Bridge Project, the Guide Dog Association, the Variety of Choice Home Lottery and the Metropolitan Telethon Home.
2008
Jay Walter, Julian Walter’s son, joins the family business in a business development role.
2009
Alicia Kelly, Julian Walter’s daughter, joins the family business as a management accountant.
2018
Recognised for its outstanding efforts in home building, the JWH Group is inducted into the National Family Business Australia (FBA) Hall of Fame.
2021
The Rural Building Company continues to stay true to its original philosophy, offering a range of home designs for both rural and urban settings. Clients know their new-home project is in safe hands because they’ve chosen a builder that is part of the JWH Group, Western Australia’s third largest building company. Today, the JWH Group is also one of Australia’s top 10 largest building companies.
