Updated October 2026· Independently researched·8 min read
Most bathroom renovations in Sunshine Coast cost $9,700–$33,950
for a standard full renovation
A basic renovation in Sunshine Coast starts from $9,700. Mid-range runs $19,400–$33,950. Premium and luxury can reach $53,350+. Ensuites are typically 20–30% cheaper than main bathrooms.
+4.2%Bathroom Renovation costs in Sunshine Coast are up around 4.2% over the past year, re-verified against 90+ sources in October 2026.Year on year
Average Bathroom Renovation Cost in Sunshine Coast
$26,200
total for a mid-range bathroom renovation
Basic
$10k–$19k
Mid-Range
$19k–$34k
Premium
$34k–$53k
Budget: $9,700Average: $26,200Premium: $53,350
A budget bathroom renovation on the Sunshine Coast, with a full strip-out, new waterproofing and entry-level fittings, costs $9,700–$19,400, typically $14,550. Mid-range work runs $19,400–$33,950 and premium $33,950–$53,350. A small ensuite of 3 to 5 m² that keeps its layout is $14,550–$29,100. Homes on the coast are roomy. The ABS 2021 Census counted four-plus bedrooms in 39.4% of local dwellings (Australia: 34.8%), and detached houses make up 73.2% of the stock. If the ensuite and the main bathroom are both tired, price them together, since one crew can strip, waterproof and tile both in one run. All prices include GST.
Quick answerBathroom Renovation in Sunshine Coast costs $9,700–$19,400 total, with most averaging $14,550 total. GST included — verified October 2026. Get free Sunshine Coast quotes →
Detailed Pricing — Bathroom Renovation Cost in Sunshine Coast 2026
Service
Low
Typical
High
Basic renovation (budget fittings)
$9,700total
$14,550
$19,400
Mid-range renovation
$19,400total
$26,200
$33,950
Premium renovation
$33,950total
$40,750
$53,350
Luxury renovation
$53,350total
$63,050
$77,600
Waterproofing
$680total
$1,350
$3,400
Tiling, supply and lay (floor + walls)
$2,725total
$4,850
$7,300
Vanity (supply + install)
$485total
$1,450
$3,400
Shower screen (frameless)
$775installed
$1,450
$2,425
Bath (freestanding, installed)
$1,450installed
$2,725
$4,850
Toilet (supply + install)
$390installed
$680
$1,175
Heated towel rail
$340installed
$630
$1,175
Plumbing rough-in
$1,950total
$2,900
$4,850
Demolition & disposal
$970total
$1,750
$2,900
Ensuite renovation (3–5 m², full strip-out, same layout)
$14,550total
$20,350
$29,100
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Prices verified October 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Sunshine Coast metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
What each tier actually includes
Basic tier: Usually a cosmetic refresh or no-frills renovation. Keeps existing layout, uses budget fixtures, may skip premium finishes. Often done by general builders or handymen rather than bathroom specialists. If waterproofing is intact and you just want an updated look, this tier is realistic.
Mid-range tier: Full renovation with quality fixtures, proper waterproofing certification, and design input. This is where most licensed bathroom renovation specialists begin pricing.
Important: Compliance costs — wet-area waterproofing that meets the National Construction Code (AS 3740 or the ABCB Housing Provisions), licensed plumbing and licensed electrical work — apply at every tier. If a quote is significantly below basic-tier pricing, ask what compliance steps are being skipped.
Small bathrooms and shower refreshes on the Sunshine Coast
A small bathroom, or just the shower, on the Sunshine Coast
The line in our Sunshine Coast table sized for a small room is the ensuite, 3–5 m² stripped back and rebuilt in the same layout, at $14,550–$29,100. A refresh of the shower alone is not a line of its own; the nearest lines are a frameless screen at $775–$2,425, waterproofing at $680–$3,400 and tiling, supplied and laid, at $2,725–$7,300.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Affects Bathroom Renovation Costs in Sunshine Coast
Budget, mid-range or premium
The finish level decides most of the bill. A budget job keeps to entry-level tapware and a standard vanity; mid-range adds better tiles and a frameless screen; premium brings stone, freestanding baths and custom joinery, and luxury work reaches $53,350–$77,600. A builder who manages the plumber, waterproofer, tiler and electrician adds a margin, but saves you booking each trade yourself.
Waterproofing is a licensed trade here
The National Construction Code requires wet areas to be waterproofed, and a failed membrane has to come out and be redone, not patched. Queensland treats waterproofing as its own QBCC licence class, and a contractor needs the right QBCC licence for any job worth $3,300 or more. The membrane alone is $680–$3,400, depending on the size of the shower and floor.
Humid summers and ventilation
The coast sits in NCC climate zone 2, warm and humid in summer with mild winters, and the airport gauge collects 217.5 mm in an average February, its wettest month (BOM averages). Steam has nowhere to go in a room without airflow, so ask for an exhaust fan ducted outside rather than into the roof space. A $340–$1,175 also helps towels dry through the damp months.
Contracts, deposits and warranty
Above $3,300 a written Level 1 contract is required, with the deposit capped at 10%; from $20,000 it becomes a Level 2 contract with a 5% cap. Most budget jobs fall in the first group and most mid-range jobs in the second. Every one of these jobs also attracts the state's home warranty premium, mandatory on any residential job above $3,300, and you generally get five business days to cool off after signing.
Tiles, tapware and fittings
Floor and wall tiles, supplied and laid, come to $2,725–$7,300, and the pattern you choose, whether a modern large-format look or a country-style mosaic, moves that figure. A vanity is $485–$3,400, a frameless shower screen $775–$2,425, a freestanding bath $1,450–$4,850 and a new toilet $390–$1,175.
Moving plumbing and pulling it out
Stripping the old room is $970–$2,900. Keep the toilet, shower and basin where they are if you can: shifting them adds to the $1,950–$4,850 and may mean cutting a concrete slab. Plumbing and drainage in Queensland need a licence at any value. Older wall sheeting may hold asbestos, and removing more than 10 m² of bonded material needs a certificate or a licensed removalist.
How to Save Money on Bathroom Renovation Cost in Sunshine Coast
1
Before signing, look the renovator up on the QBCC register and confirm their licence lists waterproofing, which Queensland licenses as a class of its own.
2
Check that each quote over $3,300 names the warranty premium as a line item, otherwise you cannot compare totals fairly.
3
For a budget refresh, keep the layout: the ensuite figure in our table assumes nothing moves, and relocated plumbing is where small jobs blow out.
4
Ask how the exhaust fan will be ducted out of the house; in a humid summer, a fan that vents into the ceiling feeds mould.
5
Lock in tiles, vanity and tapware before demolition starts, because changes once the walls are open cost time and money.
6
Use the five business days of cooling-off after you sign to read the scope line by line against the other quotes.
Budget bathroom renovations on the Sunshine Coast
A budget bathroom renovation on the Sunshine Coast costs $9,700–$19,400, with most landing around $14,550. That is the basic tier above — budget fittings, existing layout kept — and it is a genuine renovation, not a patch-up: strip-out, waterproofing, tiling and new fixtures are all in it.
The savings come from decisions, not corners. Keeping the toilet, shower and basin where they are avoids plumbing rough-in work; standard-format tiles cost less to lay than mosaics or large-format slabs; and off-the-shelf vanities and shower screens do the same job as the showroom versions. Where budget jobs go wrong is the invisible layer — waterproofing and surface prep — because a failed membrane turns a $14,550 renovation into a do-over. If a Sunshine Coast quote undercuts the $9,700 floor by much, ask what has been left out. The mid-range tier ($19,400–$33,950) exists mostly because layouts change and fittings climb, not because the trades charge differently.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bathroom Renovation Cost in Sunshine Coast
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Sunshine Coast?
A bathroom renovation in Sunshine Coast costs $9,700–$19,400 for basic, $19,400–$33,950 for mid-range, and $33,950–$53,350 for premium. Final cost depends on size, fixtures, and scope of work.
How much does an ensuite renovation cost in Sunshine Coast?
A small ensuite (3–5 m²) stripped out and rebuilt on the same layout is $14,550–$29,100 in our Sunshine Coast table, typically $20,350, compared with $26,200 typical for a mid-range main bathroom.
What do bathroom renovators charge for bathroom tiling for floor and walls on the Sunshine Coast?
For bathroom tiling for floor and walls, our Sunshine Coast table shows $2,725–$7,300, with a typical price of $4,850.
What does a bathroom renovator charge for a freestanding bath on the Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast prices for a freestanding bath: $1,450–$4,850 installed, typically $2,725.
What do bathroom renovators charge for the plumbing rough-in for a bathroom on the Sunshine Coast?
For the plumbing rough-in for a bathroom, our Sunshine Coast table shows $1,950–$4,850, with a typical price of $2,900.
How much is bathroom demolition and disposal on the Sunshine Coast?
Bathroom demolition and disposal runs $970–$2,900 in our Sunshine Coast table; $1,750 is the typical price.
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 →
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