How much does tiling cost in Wollongong?
Laying standard floor tiles in Wollongong costs $43–$97 a square metre in labour, wall tiles $43–$110, and large-format floor tiles $65–$120. A full bathroom, floor and walls, is $1,625–$4,850 for labour alone, or $3,025–$8,100 with standard tiles supplied and laid, before waterproofing. The tiles themselves start at $22–$59 for budget ceramic. Wollongong has more three-bedroom homes than the state overall, 41.6% against 34.7% across NSW (ABS 2021 Census). Every line is priced per square metre, so measure each room before you ring for quotes.
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Detailed Pricing — Tiling Cost in Wollongong 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $43/sqm | $65 | $97 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $65/sqm | $92 | $120 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $43/sqm | $65 | $110 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $86/sqm | $130 | $185 |
| Full bathroom tiling, floor + walls (labour) | $1,625total | $3,250 | $4,850 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $54/sqm | $81 | $120 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $22/sqm | $38 | $59 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $38/sqm | $59 | $86 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $16/sqm | $32 | $54 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $22/sqm | $38 | $59 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $54/sqm | $76 | $130 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $110/sqm | $160 | $270 |
| Tiler (hourly rate) | $54/hr | $76 | $110 |
| Tiler day rate | $540per day | $680 | $865 |
| Tile supply — large format porcelain (600×1200 and larger) | $54/sqm | $92 | $175 |
| Tile supply — outdoor / non-slip porcelain (P4–P5, R11+) | $43/sqm | $70 | $130 |
| Tile supply — mosaic sheets | $81/sqm | $160 | $430 |
| Tile supply — subway / splashback ceramic (75×300, 100×300) | $32/sqm | $54 | $110 |
| Natural stone tiling — marble, travertine, limestone (labour) | $76/sqm | $110 | $160 |
| Bathroom tiling, floor + walls (supply + install, standard bathroom, excl. waterproofing) | $3,025total | $5,400 | $8,100 |
| Kitchen splashback tiling (supply + install) | $430total | $865 | $1,300 |
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What Affects Tiling Costs in Wollongong
Waterproofing and the licence line
Bathrooms and laundries must be waterproofed under the National Construction Code before tiles go down, at $38–$86 a square metre. In NSW a contractor licence is needed for residential work, waterproofing included, valued at more than $5,000 in labour and materials, GST in. A supply-and-install bathroom can pass that figure once waterproofing is added, so ask for the licence number up front.
Tile size and layout
Large-format tiles of 600×1200 and up need a flatter floor and two people to handle, so laying them costs more, $65–$120 against $43–$97 for standard sizes. Mosaics and feature work are the dearest to lay at $86–$185. Herringbone and diagonal layouts mean more cuts and waste, so settle the pattern before the quote is written.
What lies under the old tiles
Old tiles come up at $22–$59 a square metre, and what is underneath decides the next line. A slab or sheet floor that has dipped or cracked is levelled at $16–$54 before new tiles go on, and large-format tiles show every hollow. Ask the tiler to lift a test tile or inspect the floor before committing to a fixed price.
Patios and the hose rules
Outdoor and patio tiling is $54–$120 to lay, and the tiles should be slip-rated, such as P4–P5, R11+ porcelain at $43–$130. Wollongong falls under the Water Wise Guidelines that apply across the Illawarra: hosing paths, paving and other hard surfaces is not permitted unless needed for safety, health, an emergency, construction work or contamination, so plan to sweep or mop a finished patio.
Choosing the tile
Budget ceramic is $22–$59 a square metre, mid-range porcelain $54–$130, and premium natural stone $110–$270. Stone also costs more to lay, $76–$160 in labour, because it needs sealing and careful handling. Subway tiles for a splashback are $32–$110, and mosaic sheets $81–$430.
Units and townhouses
Flats make up 14.8% of Wollongong dwellings, under the 21.7% across NSW, with semi-detached homes and townhouses another 12.9% (ABS 2021 Census). In a strata building a bathroom membrane protects the unit below as well as yours, so find out what approval the owners corporation needs before wet-area work starts, and ask the tiler whether they have worked under strata by-laws before.
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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 →