How much does a tiling cost in Gold Coast?
Most tiling jobs in Gold Coast cost $34–$98/sqm
labour only, depending on tile type
Standard floor tiling in Gold Coast costs $34–$88/sqm for labour. Wall tiling is $39–$98/sqm. A full bathroom (floor + walls) runs $590–$1,575 in labour alone. Tile supply is separate.
+2.9%
Tiling costs in Gold Coast have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Tiling Cost in Gold Coast
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
Tiling in Gold Coast costs $34–$88/sqm for standard floor tiling (labour only), $39–$98/sqm for wall tiling, and $59–$120/sqm for mosaic or feature work. A full bathroom tiling job runs $590–$1,575 in labour. Tile supply is additional — budget $20–$250/sqm depending on the material.
Detailed Pricing — Gold Coast 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $34/sqm | $54 | $88 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $44/sqm | $69 | $98 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $39/sqm | $59 | $98 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $59/sqm | $83 | $120 |
| Bathroom floor + walls (labour, avg 10sqm) | $590total | $980 | $1,575 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $39/sqm | $59 | $88 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $20/sqm | $34 | $54 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $34/sqm | $54 | $78 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $15/sqm | $29 | $49 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $20/sqm | $34 | $54 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $49/sqm | $78 | $120 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $98/sqm | $145 | $245 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Gold Coast metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.