This bathroom renovation cost calculator prices a renovation two ways: by finish level, from a basic refresh to luxury, or item by item, from demolition and waterproofing to the vanity and shower screen. Use it as a bathroom renovation calculator to see what changes when you add or drop an item, with figures for your city.
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Estimated cost, Australia
$20,000 to $35,000 typical $27,000
| Price row | Quantity | Rate | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range renovation | 1 | $20,000 to $35,000 total | $20,000 to $35,000 |
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Rates are the low, typical and high figures in our bathroom renovation price guide, prices verified October 2026. An estimate only: get quotes to price your job.
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This job in 15 cities: typical $24,300 in Hobart to $31,050 in Sydney
| City | Low to high | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart | $18,000 to $31,500 | $24,300 |
| Adelaide | $18,400 to $32,200 | $24,850 |
| Geelong | $18,600 to $32,550 | $25,100 |
| Newcastle | $19,000 to $33,250 | $25,650 |
| Sunshine Coast | $19,400 to $33,950 | $26,200 |
| Gold Coast | $19,600 to $34,300 | $26,450 |
| Brisbane | $20,000 to $35,000 | $27,000 |
| Darwin | $20,000 to $35,000 | $27,000 |
| Byron Bay | $21,000 to $36,750 | $28,350 |
| Melbourne | $21,000 to $36,750 | $28,350 |
| Perth | $21,000 to $36,750 | $28,350 |
| Townsville | $21,600 to $37,800 | $29,150 |
| Wollongong | $21,600 to $37,800 | $29,150 |
| Canberra | $22,000 to $38,500 | $29,700 |
| Sydney | $23,000 to $40,250 | $31,050 |
Each city is priced from the rows in its own guide, cheapest typical figure first.
Bathroom renovation calculator: cost by finish level
The finish level sets most of the cost. These are the national figures from our bathroom renovation guide; choose your city in the calculator for local prices.
| Finish level | Cost range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (budget fittings) | $10,000 to $20,000 | $15,000 |
| Mid-range | $20,000 to $35,000 | $27,000 |
| Premium | $35,000 to $55,000 | $42,000 |
| Luxury | $55,000 to $80,000 | $65,000 |
Switch the calculator to item by item to price only the parts you need, such as waterproofing at $700 to $3,500 or a frameless shower screen at $800 to $2,500.
How the calculation works
By finish level. Our guide has one row for each level of a full bathroom renovation. Nationally a basic renovation is $10,000 to $20,000, mid-range is $20,000 to $35,000, premium is $35,000 to $55,000 and luxury is $55,000 to $80,000.
Item by item. Tick the parts of the job you need and the calculator adds the low, typical and high figures of each row. The item rows are separate price rows and do not add up to the full renovation rows, so use the finish level for a whole bathroom and the item list when you are pricing part of the job.
Bathroom Renovation rates the calculator uses
These are the national figures from our bathroom renovation price guide. Pick a city in the calculator and it switches to the same rows from that city's guide.
| Price row | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic renovation (budget fittings) | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 total |
| Mid-range renovation | $20,000 | $27,000 | $35,000 total |
| Premium renovation | $35,000 | $42,000 | $55,000 total |
| Luxury renovation | $55,000 | $65,000 | $80,000 total |
| Demolition & disposal | $1,000 | $1,800 | $3,000 total |
| Plumbing rough-in | $2,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 total |
| Waterproofing | $700 | $1,400 | $3,500 total |
| Tiling, supply and lay (floor + walls) | $2,500 | $4,500 | $7,500 total |
| Vanity (supply + install) | $500 | $1,500 | $3,500 total |
| Shower screen (frameless) | $800 | $1,500 | $2,500 installed |
| Toilet (supply + install) | $400 | $700 | $1,200 installed |
| Bath (freestanding, installed) | $1,500 | $2,800 | $5,000 installed |
| Heated towel rail | $350 | $650 | $1,200 installed |
Bathroom Renovation prices by city
SydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideGold CoastCanberraHobartDarwinNewcastleGeelongSunshine CoastTownsvilleWollongongByron Bay
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Australia?
Our national guide puts a basic bathroom renovation at $10,000 to $20,000, a mid-range renovation at $20,000 to $35,000 with $27,000 typical, a premium renovation at $35,000 to $55,000 and a luxury renovation at $55,000 to $80,000. Choose your city in the calculator to use that city's figures.
How much does bathroom waterproofing and tiling cost?
Our national guide lists bathroom waterproofing at $700 to $3,500 and tiling of the floor and walls at $2,500 to $7,500.
How much does the plumbing cost in a bathroom renovation?
Our national guide lists the plumbing rough-in at $2,000 to $5,000, a toilet supplied and installed at $400 to $1,200 and a vanity supplied and installed at $500 to $3,500.
Why is the item-by-item total different from the full renovation figure?
They are separate rows in our guide. The item rows price common parts of the job one at a time and do not cover everything in a full renovation. Use the finish level option for a whole bathroom.
Do the prices change by city?
Yes. Each city page in our guide has its own figures, and the calculator uses the rows for the city you pick.
How much does a mid-range bathroom renovation cost?
Our national guide puts a mid-range bathroom renovation at $20,000 to $35,000, typically $27,000. A premium renovation is $35,000 to $55,000.
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