How much does a carpet cleaning cost in Melbourne?
Most carpet cleaning in Melbourne costs $160–$470
for a standard 3–4 bedroom house
That covers professional steam cleaning of all bedrooms and living areas in a typical Melbourne home. Per-room rates run $26–$52. End of lease carpet cleaning is $210–$525.
+1.7%
Carpet Cleaning costs in Melbourne have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Carpet Cleaning Cost in Melbourne
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
Carpet cleaning in Melbourne costs $26–$52 per room for steam cleaning, or $160–$370 for a standard 3-bedroom house. End of lease carpet cleaning runs $210–$525. Prices depend on the number of rooms, carpet condition, stain severity, and whether you need deodorising or stain protection.
Detailed Pricing — Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam clean (per room) | $26/room | $37 | $52 |
| Dry clean (per room) | $32/room | $47 | $68 |
| 3-bedroom house (steam) | $160total | $230 | $370 |
| 4-bedroom house (steam) | $210total | $315 | $470 |
| End of lease clean (carpet only) | $210total | $335 | $525 |
| Stain treatment (per stain) | $21per stain | $37 | $52 |
| Carpet deodorising (per room) | $16/room | $26 | $42 |
| Rug cleaning (standard) | $42per rug | $74 | $125 |
| Upholstery cleaning (sofa) | $84per piece | $135 | $210 |
| Commercial carpet (per sqm) | $3/sqm | $5 | $8 |
| Carpet protection treatment | $5/room | $8 | $13 |
| Flood / water damage restoration | $525total | $1,250 | $3,150 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Melbourne metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.