How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Perth?
Bathroom renovation in Perth costs $10,500–$21,000 for a basic renovation with budget fittings, $21,000–$36,750 for a mid-range fit-out, and $36,750–$57,750 for premium finishes. The final price depends on bathroom size, fixture quality, structural changes, and whether waterproofing needs redoing.
We've compiled pricing from bathroom renovators across Perth as of October 2026. All prices include GST.
Detailed Pricing — Bathroom Renovation Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic renovation (budget fittings) | $10,500total | $15,750 | $21,000 |
| Mid-range renovation | $21,000total | $28,350 | $36,750 |
| Premium renovation | $36,750total | $44,100 | $57,750 |
| Luxury renovation | $57,750total | $68,250 | $84,000 |
| Waterproofing | $735total | $1,475 | $3,675 |
| Tiling, supply and lay (floor + walls) | $2,950total | $5,250 | $7,900 |
| Vanity (supply + install) | $525total | $1,575 | $3,675 |
| Shower screen (frameless) | $840installed | $1,575 | $2,625 |
| Bath (freestanding, installed) | $1,575installed | $2,950 | $5,250 |
| Toilet (supply + install) | $420installed | $735 | $1,250 |
| Heated towel rail | $370installed | $680 | $1,250 |
| Plumbing rough-in | $2,100total | $3,150 | $5,250 |
| Demolition & disposal | $1,050total | $1,900 | $3,150 |
| Ensuite renovation (3–5 m², full strip-out, same layout) | $15,750total | $22,050 | $31,500 |
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What each tier actually includes
Northern Suburbs
Joondalup, Wanneroo, Duncraig, Hillarys. Mix of 1980s–2000s homes with standard bathroom layouts and good access. Concrete slab construction simplifies waterproofing. Competitive local trade rates. These suburbs represent Perth's most predictable renovation costs — few surprises behind the walls.
Southern Suburbs
Rockingham, Mandurah, Baldivis, Armadale. Most affordable area for bathroom renovators in Perth. Newer homes (2000s–2020s) with builder-grade bathrooms that need cosmetic upgrading rather than structural work. The high volume of similar homes creates efficiency for renovators, keeping costs competitive.
Eastern & Hills Suburbs
Kalamunda, Mundaring, Midland. Established homes on larger blocks, some with access challenges that increase trade costs. Hills properties may have additional plumbing complexity due to elevation. Older homes (1960s–80s) in these areas can hold surprises — check for termite damage and outdated plumbing before finalising renovation budgets.
Standard full renovation — mid-range
Complete strip-out: demolition ($1,050–$3,150), plumbing rough-in ($2,100–$5,250), electrical, waterproofing to AS 3740 ($735–$3,675), floor and wall tiling ($2,950–$7,900, tiles included), vanity ($525–$3,675), toilet ($420–$1,250), shower screen ($840–$2,625), tapware. Timeline: 3–5 weeks. Perth's most common renovation scope — the slab-on-ground construction typical of WA homes makes waterproofing more straightforward than in raised timber-floor homes.
Premium bathroom — high-end finishes
Layout changes, premium porcelain or natural stone tiles, a freestanding bath ($1,575–$5,250), a wall-hung vanity with stone top, a frameless shower screen ($840–$2,625), premium tapware (Brodware, Sussex, Astra Walker), underfloor heating, LED niches, and a heated towel rail ($370–$1,250). Perth's dry climate means underfloor heating is less essential than in Melbourne but still popular for winter mornings.
Second bathroom addition
Converting a laundry, storage room, or section of a bedroom into an additional bathroom. Includes all new plumbing (a plumbing rough-in alone is $2,100–$5,250), electrical, waterproofing, tiling, fixtures, and potentially structural work. This is a common project in older Perth homes that were built with only one bathroom, and a second bathroom can add to a 3-bedroom home's value in Perth's market.
Budget bathroom renovation cost in Perth (2026): what a cheap, mid-range and premium reno buys
A budget bathroom renovation in Perth costs $10,500–$21,000, with $15,750 typical: the existing layout kept, budget fittings, standard tiles, and the plumbing and waterproofing done properly. A mid-range renovation is $21,000–$36,750 and a premium one $36,750–$57,750. The jump between tiers is mostly fittings, tiles and whether the layout moves.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic renovation (budget fittings) | $10,500 | $15,750 | $21,000 |
| Mid-range renovation | $21,000 | $28,350 | $36,750 |
| Premium renovation | $36,750 | $44,100 | $57,750 |
| Demolition & disposal | $1,050 | $1,900 | $3,150 |
| Waterproofing | $735 | $1,475 | $3,675 |
| Tiling, supply and lay (floor + walls) | $2,950 | $5,250 | $7,900 |
| Vanity (supply + install) | $525 | $1,575 | $3,675 |
| Toilet (supply + install) | $420 | $735 | $1,250 |
| Shower screen (frameless) | $840 | $1,575 | $2,625 |
Where a cheap bathroom renovation in Perth saves and where it cannot: the savings are in the fittings (a $525 vanity instead of $3,675, a framed shower screen instead of frameless at $840–$2,625), standard-size tiles and keeping the toilet, shower and vanity where they are so the plumbing stays put. Demolition ($1,050–$3,150), waterproofing ($735–$3,675) and tiling ($2,950–$7,900) are the same job whatever the budget, and waterproofing is the one line never to cut: a failed membrane is the most expensive bathroom fault there is.
What moves a bathroom renovation quote in Perth:
- Layout: moving the toilet or shower means new drainage through the slab or floor; keeping the layout is the biggest single saving.
- Size: a larger bathroom is more tiles, more waterproofing and more labour.
- Tiles: floor-to-ceiling, large format or feature tiles add material and laying time over a standard height in a standard size.
- Fittings: tapware, vanity, toilet and screen each span a wide price range at the same quality of installation.
- What is found: an older Perth home can hide rotten framing, old waterproofing or asbestos sheeting behind the tiles, all priced once uncovered.
For a renovation quote that holds, give the builder the room size, whether the layout changes and the tier of fittings you want; Perth renovators price the bands above from that.
What Affects Bathroom Renovation Costs in Perth
Renovation scope
A cosmetic refresh (repainting, new vanity, fixtures) costs far less than a full gut-and-rebuild. Most Perth bathroom renovations involve full strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, and new fixtures.
Fixture quality
Budget fixtures from Bunnings vs premium brands (Caroma, Parisi, Grohe) can triple the fixtures portion. A basic vanity is $525–$1,575; premium is $1,575–$3,675 in Perth.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing ($735–$3,675 in Perth) is legally required in wet areas under the National Construction Code. If existing waterproofing is compromised, it must be completely redone.
Tiling
Tiling ($2,950–$7,900 for floor and walls in Perth) varies hugely with tile choice and pattern. Large-format tiles cost less to lay per sqm than mosaics. Tile supply is separate from labour.
Plumbing & electrical
Moving plumbing points (toilet, shower, basin) in Perth adds to the plumbing rough-in, which costs $2,100–$5,250 on its own. Concrete slab homes cost more than timber-floor homes for plumbing relocation.
Project management
A builder managing all trades in Perth adds a management margin but saves you coordinating plumber, tiler, electrician, waterproofer, and painter yourself.
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Larger ensuites and walk-in setups in Perth
Perth bathroom renovations support larger footprints than east-coast equivalents due to bigger block and house sizes. Premium ensuite work in Cottesloe, Subiaco, and Mosman Park ($25,000–$50,000) commonly includes walk-in setups with twin vanities. Standard main-bathroom work in Joondalup, Wanneroo, and Morley estate homes sits at $14,000–$25,000. Coastal salt-zone fittings (Hillarys, Scarborough) need stainless tapware and frameless glass with corrosion-resistant hardware.
Perth's hard water (high mineral content) shortens lifespan of standard chrome tapware — local renovators steer toward solid brass or stainless cartridge taps. Worth confirming a contractor specifies these as default rather than cheapest-option chrome. The price difference is small at install; the failure-rate difference is large at year 3.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →