This kitchen renovation cost calculator prices a kitchen two ways: by finish level, from a cosmetic refresh to a luxury fit-out, or item by item, from cabinetry and benchtops to plumbing, electrical and appliances. Use it as a kitchen cost calculator to see what each choice adds, with figures for your city.
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Estimated cost, Australia
$25,000 to $45,000 typical $35,000
| Price row | Quantity | Rate | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range renovation | 1 | $25,000 to $45,000 total | $25,000 to $45,000 |
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Rates are the low, typical and high figures in our kitchen 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 $31,500 in Hobart to $40,250 in Sydney
| City | Low to high | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart | $22,500 to $40,500 | $31,500 |
| Adelaide | $23,000 to $41,400 | $32,200 |
| Geelong | $23,250 to $41,850 | $32,550 |
| Newcastle | $23,750 to $42,750 | $33,250 |
| Sunshine Coast | $24,250 to $43,650 | $33,950 |
| Gold Coast | $24,500 to $44,100 | $34,300 |
| Brisbane | $25,000 to $45,000 | $35,000 |
| Darwin | $25,000 to $45,000 | $35,000 |
| Byron Bay | $26,250 to $47,250 | $36,750 |
| Melbourne | $26,250 to $47,250 | $36,750 |
| Perth | $26,250 to $47,250 | $36,750 |
| Townsville | $27,000 to $48,600 | $37,800 |
| Wollongong | $27,000 to $48,600 | $37,800 |
| Canberra | $27,500 to $49,500 | $38,500 |
| Sydney | $28,750 to $51,750 | $40,250 |
Each city is priced from the rows in its own guide, cheapest typical figure first.
Kitchen cost calculator: cost by finish level
These are the national figures from our kitchen renovation guide for each finish level; choose your city in the calculator for local prices.
| Finish level | Cost range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (reface and paint) | $8,000 to $20,000 | $14,000 |
| Budget (flat-pack) | $12,000 to $25,000 | $18,000 |
| Mid-range | $25,000 to $45,000 | $35,000 |
| Premium | $45,000 to $80,000 | $60,000 |
| Luxury | $70,000 to $150,000 | $100,000 |
The benchtop is one of the biggest single choices: laminate is $800 to $2,500 and stone $2,500 to $9,000 on our national figures.
How the calculation works
By finish level. Our guide has one row for each level of kitchen renovation. Nationally a cosmetic refresh is $8,000 to $20,000, a budget flat-pack renovation is $12,000 to $25,000, mid-range is $25,000 to $45,000, premium is $45,000 to $80,000 and luxury is $70,000 to $150,000.
Item by item. Choose the parts of the job you need and the calculator adds the low, typical and high figures of each row. Flooring is priced per square metre, so enter the area. 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 kitchen and the item list when you are pricing part of the job.
Kitchen Renovation rates the calculator uses
These are the national figures from our kitchen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (reface + paint) | $8,000 | $14,000 | $20,000 total |
| Budget renovation (flat-pack) | $12,000 | $18,000 | $25,000 total |
| Mid-range renovation | $25,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 total |
| Premium renovation | $45,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 total |
| Luxury / high-end | $70,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 total |
| Demolition & disposal | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 total |
| Custom cabinetry (cabinet maker) | $12,000 | $19,000 | $35,000 total |
| Benchtop — laminate | $800 | $1,600 | $2,500 total |
| Benchtop — stone | $2,500 | $4,800 | $9,000 total |
| Splashback (tiled) | $400 | $800 | $2,500 total |
| Splashback (glass) | $800 | $1,400 | $1,800 total |
| Plumbing rough-in | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 total |
| Electrical rough-in | $1,500 | $2,500 | $4,000 total |
| Appliance package (oven, cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher) | $3,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 total |
| Flooring (per sqm) | $40 | $70 | $120 per m² |
Kitchen Renovation prices by city
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Australia?
Our national guide puts a budget flat-pack kitchen renovation at $12,000 to $25,000, a mid-range renovation at $25,000 to $45,000 with $35,000 typical, a premium renovation at $45,000 to $80,000 and a luxury kitchen at $70,000 to $150,000. Choose your city in the calculator to use that city's figures.
How much do kitchen benchtops cost?
Our national guide lists a laminate benchtop at $800 to $2,500 and a stone benchtop at $2,500 to $9,000.
How much does custom cabinetry cost?
Our national guide lists custom kitchen cabinetry at $12,000 to $35,000, with $19,000 typical.
What do plumbing, electrical and appliances add?
Our national guide lists the plumbing rough-in at $1,500 to $5,000, the electrical rough-in at $1,500 to $4,000 and an appliance package of oven, cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher at $3,000 to $10,000.
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 kitchen.
How much does a new kitchen cost?
Our national guide puts a mid-range kitchen renovation at $25,000 to $45,000, typically $35,000. A budget flat-pack kitchen is $12,000 to $25,000.
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