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Bathroom Renovation Cost

By Home Cost Australia Editorial TeamUpdated 20 September 2026Data checked: 20 September 2026

A cited 2026 Australian guide places bathroom renovations broadly around A$8,000–A$35,000, with budget A$8k–15k, standard A$15k–35k and premium work above that. Your actual quote can move materially with size, plumbing changes, waterproofing, finishes and location.

Source: hipages· 21 January 2026

Cost tiers

The same source groups projects into tiers. These are the source's semantic labels, not midpoints presented as averages:

Bathroom renovation tiers (national guide)
TierRangeTypical scope
BudgetA$8,000–A$15,000Basic finishes, like-for-like fixtures
StandardA$15,000–A$35,000Mid-range finishes, new fixtures & tiling
PremiumA$35,000+Premium finishes, custom joinery
Source: hipages· 21 January 2026Ranges are from a commercial marketplace guide; treat as one dated reference, not a quote.

What the number includes

Published ranges like this don't always itemise GST, and scope varies. Confirm with each quote whether it includes demolition, waterproofing, tiling, fixtures, plumbing/electrical, cabinetry and labour — the source does not break these out, so we don't fabricate component percentages.

Cost breakdown (components, not fabricated percentages)

  • Demolition and rubbish removal.
  • Waterproofing (critical and regulated).
  • Tiling — often a large share, driven by area and tile choice.
  • Fixtures and tapware.
  • Plumbing and electrical (licensed work).
  • Cabinetry/vanity.
  • Labour and project management.

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What can push the quote up?

  • Moving plumbing or changing the layout.
  • Waterproofing/structural issues found after demolition.
  • Premium tiles, tapware or custom joinery.
  • Difficult access or upper-storey bathrooms.

Questions to ask before comparing quotes

  • Is the scope (layout, fixtures, tiling area) identical?
  • Is waterproofing to standard included and certified?
  • Are demolition, disposal and make-good included?
  • How are variations priced if issues are found?
  • What warranty applies to the work?

When a licensed professional is required

Licensed work

Plumbing and electrical work must be carried out by licensed tradespeople, and waterproofing has regulated standards. Do not attempt regulated work yourself. Confirm current licensing requirements with your state regulator before making any legal claims about who can do what.

Bathroom renovation (overall range)

A$8,000–A$35,000

Range

Whole-project cost for a typical Australian bathroom renovation as published in a national marketplace guide. Above this range for premium work.

Includes
Typical labour and materials for a standard bathroom scope
Excludes / unclear
Major structural change; Significant plumbing relocation; GST treatment not itemised by the source
Source: hipages· 21 January 2026Data checked: 20 September 2026How we use sources

Sources

  1. How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
    hipages · 21 January 2026 · Last checked 20 September 2026