How much does house cleaning cost in Sydney?
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Sydney cleaners charge $40–$92 an hour, or a fixed price that follows the number of bedrooms: $92–$205 for a one-bedroom place, $140–$275 for two bedrooms and $230–$485 for a four-bedroom house. Apartments make up a much bigger share of the city than elsewhere, with 30.7% of dwellings being flats or units against 14.2% nationally (ABS 2021 Census), so the smaller fixed prices are the ones many Sydney households actually pay. Renters are common too, at 35.9% of homes, which is why bond cleans are such a big part of the trade here, from $290–$575 for two bedrooms.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: House cleaning cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — House Cleaning Cost in Sydney 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| General cleaning (hourly rate) | $40/hr | $63 | $92 |
| 1-bedroom home (standard clean) | $92total | $160 | $205 |
| 2-bedroom home (standard clean) | $140total | $190 | $275 |
| 3-bedroom home (standard clean) | $185total | $255 | $370 |
| 4-bedroom home (standard clean) | $230total | $300 | $485 |
| Deep clean / spring clean | $290total | $435 | $690 |
| End of lease / bond clean (2-bed) | $290total | $460 | $575 |
| End of lease / bond clean (3-bed) | $400total | $550 | $805 |
| Oven cleaning (standalone) | $92per job | $185 | $230 |
| Regular fortnightly (3-bed, per visit) | $140per visit | $195 | $290 |
| Office cleaning (small, per visit) | $115per visit | $205 | $345 |
| After-builders clean | $460total | $745 | $1,375 |
| End of lease / bond clean (studio or 1-bed) | $255total | $345 | $435 |
| End of lease / bond clean (4-bed) | $575total | $715 | $975 |
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How long a house clean takes in Sydney, and what 2, 3 or 4 hours costs
A Sydney cleaner can be booked by the hour, $40–$92 with $63 typical, or for a set price based on the number of bedrooms. The two tables below set 2, 3 and 4-hour bookings beside the standard clean for one to four bedrooms, so you can weigh paying for time against paying for a finished home.
| Booking | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | $80 | $126 | $184 |
| 3 hours | $120 | $189 | $276 |
| 4 hours | $160 | $252 | $368 |
| Home size | Typical standard clean |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom home | $160 |
| 2-bedroom home | $190 |
| 3-bedroom home | $255 |
| 4-bedroom home | $300 |
For a one or two-bedroom apartment in Surry Hills or Bondi, either model can work. A set price fixes the scope: the 2-bedroom standard clean is $140–$275. An hourly booking lets you hand over a short list, such as the bathroom, the kitchen and the floors, and stop there. In an apartment block, ask when the paid time begins, and send parking and entry details ahead.
For a house in Mosman or Parramatta, the four-bedroom standard clean is $230–$485, and a set price is the simpler way to get every room done in one visit. List ensuites, powder rooms and a second living area when you ask, since they change the work involved.
- Two cleaners for two hours may be charged as four hours of time, so check how the rate is applied.
- The fortnightly row for three bedrooms is $140–$290 a visit, a set figure to weigh against hours if the clean will repeat.
- Before a bond inspection, price the end of lease row for your home size, such as $290–$575 for two bedrooms, rather than booking hours.
Cleaning a Sydney home: more flats, more renters
30.7% of homes in Greater Sydney are flats or apartments, more than double the national 14.2%, and another 12.8% are terraces, townhouses or semi-detached. Small homes are common: 25.7% have two bedrooms and 8.1% have one. For those, price from the 1-bedroom ($92–$205) and 2-bedroom ($140–$275) standard cleans.
Larger homes are still the biggest single group. 33.1% of Sydney homes have four or more bedrooms, where a standard clean runs $230–$485.
On our figures Sydney is the dearest of the 15 cities we publish house-cleaning prices for, at a typical $63 an hour. Canberra is next at $61; Melbourne is $58 and Brisbane $55.
End of lease cleaning in Sydney and the NSW bond rules
35.9% of Greater Sydney homes are rented, against 30.6% nationally. If you are moving out of one, an end of lease clean costs $290–$575 for a 2-bedroom and $400–$805 for a 3-bedroom. In NSW you claim the bond back through Rental Bonds Online. The NSW Government's checklist before claiming includes having cleaned the property to match its original condition and repaired any damage beyond fair wear and tear. The landlord or agent then has up to 14 days to accept the claim, and a dispute that can't be resolved goes to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
Deep cleaning cost in Sydney
A deep clean or spring clean in Sydney costs $290–$690, typically $435. That is $180 more than the typical standard clean of a 3-bedroom home ($255). It covers what a standard clean leaves out, such as the inside of the oven, window tracks and behind appliances.
How much is a bond clean for a 3 or 4-bedroom house in Sydney?
A 3-bedroom end of lease clean in Sydney is $400–$805, typically $550. A 4-bedroom is $575–$975, typically $715: $165 more at the typical price. A 2-bedroom is $290–$575.
After-builders cleaning cost in Sydney
An after-builders clean in Sydney costs $460–$1,375, typically $745. It is the dearest job in the table on this page, above a deep clean ($290–$690).
Housing figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats, Greater Sydney. Bond rules: NSW Government: Getting your bond back at the end of a tenancy. Prices are from the table on this page and our other city pages.
What Affects House Cleaning Costs in Sydney
Apartment or house
A quarter of Sydney homes have two bedrooms (25.7%, against 19.1% across Australia, ABS 2021 Census), and a two-bedroom unit sits at $140–$275. A three-bedroom house is $185–$370. Bathrooms move the price as much as bedrooms do, so mention an ensuite or a second toilet when you ask for a figure.
Hourly rate or fixed price
People searching for a Sydney price list will find both models. An hourly cleaner at $40–$92 suits a small unit or a quick tidy, since you pay only for the time used. A fixed price per home protects you if the job runs long, but check exactly which rooms and tasks it covers before you compare two quotes.
Deep cleans and big jobs
A deep or spring clean reaches the skirting boards, light fittings, cupboard fronts and grout that a routine visit skips, at $290–$690. Cleaning up after renovation dust is a heavier job again at $460–$1,375. Hoarded homes or smoke-stained walls are usually quoted only after the cleaner has seen the place, because the hours vary so widely.
Moving out of a NSW rental
In NSW you hand the place back as close as you can to how you found it, with normal wear and tear excused. Unless the landlord consented to an indoor pet, your lease can't require a professional carpet shampoo, but carpet stains that go past ordinary wear are still yours to fix. Bond cleans run $400–$805 for three bedrooms and $575–$975 for four.
Damp months and bathrooms
Sydney's heaviest rain falls from February to June, peaking at 133.1 mm in June (BOM averages), and summer nights stay warm, averaging 18.8 °C in January. Those damp, humid stretches are when mould builds up on shower grout, window tracks and ceilings, which takes longer to scrub off. Ask whether mould removal is part of the standard clean or charged as extra time.
Regular visits
A fortnightly booking for a three-bedroom home is $140–$290 a visit, a little below a one-off clean of the same house at $185–$370, because the cleaner is keeping on top of things rather than catching up. Plenty of Sydney households start with one deep clean and then switch to the regular plan.
Ovens and extras
Inside-oven cleaning is often left out of a standard visit and can be booked on its own for $92–$230. Inside the fridge, interior windows and balcony doors are other common add-ons. In an apartment block, tell the cleaner where to park and how to get in, as they will be carrying a vacuum and a bucket of supplies.
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House Cleaning Cost in Sydney by Home Size
Take a one-bedroom apartment with the oven booked as its own job. The standard clean is $92–$205, the oven adds $92–$230, and the pair totals $184–$435. That sum is the check for any quote that bundles both lines into one total.
In Sydney a unit and a house are priced on different rows, and size is only part of it. An apartment job brings parking and entry details, a four-bedroom house in Mosman or Parramatta brings ensuites and a second living area, and a damp spell adds mould on grout and tracks. A hoarded or smoke-stained home is priced after the cleaner has seen it.
House Cleaning Cost in Sydney: What the Quote Should Include
Sydney homes include a large share of flats and apartments, so a house cleaning quote needs to say how the building, parking and entry are handled as well as the rooms. Hours and the number of cleaners belong on any hourly quote.
- A set price for the home or an hourly rate against $40–$92 an hour, with cleaner-hours counted, since two cleaners on the job may be billed as two.
- Each ensuite, powder room and second living area counted in the rooms covered, for a house in Mosman or Parramatta.
- For an apartment in Surry Hills or Bondi, parking and entry details sent ahead, and when the paid time starts.
- The oven as its own line, at $92–$230 when booked alone, since the inside of the oven can sit outside a standard visit.
- Interior windows, the fridge and balcony doors each marked as in or out.
- The deep clean at $290–$690 spelled out: cupboard fronts, grout, light fittings and skirting boards, so it is more than a bigger standard clean.
- Mould on shower grout, window tracks and ceilings, in the price or billed as extra time after the damp months.
- For a hoarded or smoke-stained home, a site visit and a written estimate of hours and crew before the figure is set.
- A return visit in writing, the products supplied, the dates and GST.
Frequently Asked Questions — House Cleaning Cost in Sydney
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 →