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Renovation Cost Range
Estimated rangeAUD 18k - 29k
Australia Renovation Cost Guide
Estimate your renovation budget before calling builders.
A cost range tool for homeowners comparing bathroom renovations, kitchen upgrades, granny flats and aging-in-place home modifications.
What you get
A quick budget range, a quote-ready checklist, and the right questions to ask before a site visit.
Best forBathroom renovations, kitchen upgrades, granny flats and accessibility improvements.
2 minute estimateNo email needed to use the calculator.
AUD 8k-35k+Common bathroom planning range before site-specific quote checks.
Quote-ready briefTurn project details into a clearer contractor request.
What affects your estimate?
- Whether plumbing or electrical points need to move.
- Waterproofing, demolition, disposal and preparation work.
- Tile, fixture, cabinet and appliance choices.
- Access, approvals, site conditions and local labour rates.
Cost Guide
Typical Australian planning ranges
Many Australian bathroom projects sit in a broad AUD 8k-35k+ planning range, with higher costs for layout changes and premium finishes.
A common national planning range is AUD 80k-160k, before site-specific approvals, services, access and finish choices.
Final prices can move materially after a builder checks access, structure, plumbing, waterproofing and local labour.
Trusted References
Planning ranges based on Australian cost guides
- Canstar bathroom renovation cost guide - cites HIA average bathroom renovation figures.
- hipages granny flat cost guide - 2026 Australian granny flat planning ranges.
This site provides planning estimates only. We may receive a referral fee if you ask to be connected with a contractor and choose to work with one.
Quote Preparation
What to prepare before asking for quotes
Take wide photos of the room, plumbing points, access path, ceiling, floor and any damage.
Decide what stays, what moves, and whether you want standard or premium finishes.
Note your preferred start date, move-in constraints and whether the home will be occupied.
Share a realistic budget range so contractors can recommend suitable materials and scope.
Cost Guides
Plan the project before requesting quotes
Use size, finish and layout assumptions to estimate bathroom cost before requesting quotes.
Prepare a realistic bathroom range with waterproofing, demolition and finish-level notes.
Check Sydney-specific access, strata, labour and finish-level quote factors.
Understand why compact bathrooms still need proper waterproofing, trades and layout planning.
Plan cabinetry, plumbing, waterproofing, appliance layout and storage before asking for quotes.
Prepare early builder questions around scope, structure, approvals, services and finish level.
Compare cabinet, benchtop, appliance and trade assumptions before speaking to builders.
Prepare a Melbourne kitchen brief covering cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and trade scope.
Plan power points, cooktop circuits, lighting, rangehood power and switchboard assumptions.
Plan site access, approvals, services and builder questions before requesting estimates.
Quote Brief
Get a cleaner quote brief before contacting contractors
Send the basics once, then use the brief to compare builders on the same scope instead of scattered messages.
FAQ
Renovation cost questions
No. It is a planning estimate. A licensed contractor needs to inspect the project before pricing accurately.
Renovation pricing changes quickly with access, labour, materials, waterproofing and layout changes.
For larger jobs, compare multiple written quotes with the same scope so you are not comparing different inclusions.