Kitchen Renovation Cost
By Home Cost Australia Editorial TeamUpdated 20 September 2026Data checked: 20 September 2026
A cited national guide gives a kitchen renovation ballpark of around A$30,000–A$50,000 for a typical scope. Other sources use different scopes, so we keep this figure separate rather than blending it into a single “average”. Your quote depends on cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and layout changes.
The sourced ballpark
Kitchen renovation (ballpark)
A$30,000–A$50,000
Ballpark whole-kitchen renovation figure from the selected national guide. Other sources use different scopes; do not merge silently.
- Includes
- Cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and labour for a typical scope
- Excludes / unclear
- Structural change; GST treatment not itemised by the source
What changes the cost
- Cabinetry — flat-pack vs custom joinery.
- Benchtops — laminate vs stone.
- Appliances included in the scope.
- Layout changes and moving plumbing/electrical or gas.
- Flooring, splashback and lighting.
Plan a realistic budget
Use the renovation budget calculator to set your own low/base/high figures per line item with a contingency, rather than trusting a single national number.
Before comparing kitchen quotes
- Confirm cabinetry material and finish across quotes.
- Check whether appliances are supplied or excluded.
- Confirm whether layout/services changes are included.
- Check benchtop material and edge details.
Sources
- How much does a kitchen renovation cost? hipages · 2026 · Last checked 20 September 2026