The dating app for Australian homeowners. For the DIYers, the renovators, the weekend Bunnings regulars, the gardeners — the people who already know where they want to be. Launching in Australia first.
Why I built this
Nothing wrong with that — but it's not me. My idea of a good weekend is getting the garden sorted, painting the bedroom a different colour, reorganising the kitchen so it actually flows properly, finally swapping out every door handle in the house, or adding smart home devices until the whole place runs itself. Homeownership isn't just where you sleep — it's a project that never really ends, and honestly, I love that.
There's a certain kind of person who gets genuinely excited about a new hot water system, who has opinions about deck stains, who budgets for a bathroom reno instead of a business class flight. That person is a homeowner. And they deserve to meet someone who thinks the same way.
Every app I tried was full of people at a completely different life stage — people whose idea of stability is a good Wi-Fi connection. Doorstep exists because I couldn't find what I was looking for: a way to meet people who are just as happy staying put, building something, and making a place their own.
Why Doorstep
Renting and owning are fundamentally different stages of life. Doorstep is built exclusively for homeowners — so every connection starts from the same foundation of stability and long-term thinking. We're launching in Australia first, with other countries to follow.
Doorstep is built for people who are settled. No transient matches — just people who are genuinely putting down roots.
We match you on life stage, values, and shared interests — not just proximity. Meet people at a similar point in life.
A shared neighbourhood board keeps you connected to what's happening locally — beyond just who you're dating.
Who it's for
Doorstep is for the Aussies who finally got the keys and now spend their weekends making the place feel like theirs. Whether you're looking for a partner, a reno buddy, or a neighbour who actually knows a good sparky — this is where you'll find people who get it.
You've got a project list longer than your weekend. You want someone who'll happily debate splashback tiles and knows what a stud finder is for.
Your idea of a perfect Saturday is mulch, a cup of tea, and pottering. You're not chasing nightlife — you're building a life at home.
You're new to the suburb and could use a guide — someone who's done the bathroom, knows the tradies, and remembers what the first year was like.
Current build preview
Live screenshots from the latest TestFlight build — light & dark theme just landed, along with subscription gating and UX polish.
Updated 2026-05-27 · v1.2.1
Pre-sign up with your email and home suburb. When Doorstep goes live we'll already have your suburb set — just confirm your email and finish your profile. Be first through the door in your neighbourhood.
iPhone: in the final stages of App Store review — almost here. Android: in the pipeline and coming very soon.
Australia first. We store only your email and chosen suburb — no account is created until you sign up in the app. See our Privacy Policy.
Everything you might want to know about the dating app for Australian homeowners.
Doorstep is an Australian dating and social app built exclusively for homeowners. It connects people who are settled in their suburb and love their home — the DIYers, renovators, gardeners, and weekend Bunnings regulars — with others at the same stage of life.
Doorstep is for Australian homeowners who care about where they live. If your weekends involve home improvement projects, a Bunnings run, a new deck stain, a kitchen renovation, gardening, or smart home upgrades, Doorstep is built for you.
Yes. Doorstep is launching in Australia first, with full coverage across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin, and regional suburbs. Other countries will follow.
The iPhone (iOS) app is in the final stages of App Store review and is almost ready to download. The Android version is in active development and coming very soon. Join the waitlist above and we'll email you the moment each one goes live.
Most dating apps mix renters, travellers, and people who haven't decided where to settle. Doorstep is only for verified homeowners, so every match is at a similar life stage — focused on building a life in their home and suburb rather than figuring out where to land.
No. Plenty of homeowners are after a reno buddy, a gardening neighbour, or just someone local who can recommend a decent tradie. Doorstep is built around your suburb — dating is one part of it, community is the rest.
Doorstep is free to download and use. Optional Pro and Max subscriptions are available for higher daily limits and additional features.