How much does a tiling cost in Sydney?
Most tiling jobs in Sydney cost $40–$115/sqm
labour only, depending on tile type
Standard floor tiling in Sydney costs $40–$105/sqm for labour. Wall tiling is $46–$115/sqm. A full bathroom (floor + walls) runs $690–$1,850 in labour alone. Tile supply is separate.
+2.3%
Tiling costs in Sydney have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Tiling Cost in Sydney
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
Tiling in Sydney costs $40–$105/sqm for standard floor tiling (labour only), $46–$115/sqm for wall tiling, and $69–$140/sqm for mosaic or feature work. A full bathroom tiling job runs $690–$1,850 in labour. Tile supply is additional — budget $20–$250/sqm depending on the material.
Detailed Pricing — Sydney 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $40/sqm | $63 | $105 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $52/sqm | $80 | $115 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $46/sqm | $69 | $115 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $69/sqm | $98 | $140 |
| Bathroom floor + walls (labour, avg 10sqm) | $690total | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $46/sqm | $69 | $105 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $23/sqm | $40 | $63 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $40/sqm | $63 | $92 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $17/sqm | $34 | $57 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $23/sqm | $40 | $63 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $57/sqm | $92 | $140 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $115/sqm | $170 | $290 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Sydney metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.