Home Lottery Australia — Charity Prize Homes

Home lottery is the everyday phrase for charity house lotteries. On Win A Home it means Dream Home Art Union (RSL), Mater, Endeavour, yourtown, Deaf Lottery and other licensed operators we track — not a state numbers game.

What a home lottery is

A home lottery sells tickets against a published prize package. The first prize is typically a residential property, sometimes with vehicles, gold or a cash alternative. Sales close on a published date. The draw follows the operator's rules.

Right now, active draws include properties worth up to $10.2 million through major operators. Each draw supports a different registered charity — from health research to community services. Your ticket purchase funds the cause while giving you a chance at the prize.

See how it works and prize home lottery Australia.

Major home lottery operators

• Dream Home Art Union (RSL Art Union)
• Mater Lotteries
• Endeavour Lotteries
• yourtown
• Deaf Lottery

These five operators run most Australian home lotteries. Each holds a separate licence and supports different charities. Mater runs draws for health and disability services. Dream Home supports RSL causes. Endeavour focuses on community welfare. Check individual operator pages to learn their current campaigns and prize homes.

How to choose a home lottery

1. Prize package and location (use state pages).
2. Ticket price vs ticket cap (odds).
3. Close date (closing soon).
4. Cause you want to support.

Start by browsing our live catalogue. Filter by state, prize value, or close date to narrow your options. Consider both the home itself and the ticket price — a $2.9 million property may have different odds than a $5.4 million one. Match your budget and timeline to a draw that appeals to you.

Tax on a home lottery win

The prize itself is generally not treated as income — other taxes can still apply if you sell or rent. Read prize home lottery tax as general information only.

How to enter

Pick a listing on all draws, confirm facts, then complete purchase on the charity site. Win A Home never takes card details for tickets.

Frequently asked questions

What is a home lottery?

In Australia it usually means a licensed charity prize-home draw: tickets sold toward a house package that funds a registered charity.

Is a home lottery the same as state lotto?

No. State lotto is a numbered game. A home lottery is a charity art union or charitable lottery with a property prize.

Are home lotteries legal?

Licensed charitable lotteries and art unions are legal. Always buy on the operator named in the licence terms.

How much is a home lottery ticket?

It varies by operator and campaign — from a few dollars to larger books. Confirm the live price on the official site.

Can I enter a home lottery from overseas?

Usually no, or only under strict rules. Read that draw's eligibility. We summarise the common cases in our overseas-entry guide.

Where do I compare home lotteries?

Use our live catalogue, state pages, and operator hubs. Enter only on the official charity checkout.

What charities do home lotteries support?

Each operator supports different causes. Mater funds health and disability research. Dream Home backs RSL and veteran services. Endeavour supports community and welfare organisations. yourtown helps young people in crisis. Deaf Lottery funds deaf community services. Choose a draw whose cause matters to you.