Furniture Assembly cost in Australia
Flat-pack assembly — IKEA, Kmart, Bunnings furniture. Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price
$60 – $200
Most people pay around $110
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
You supply the furniture. Handyman supplies only their own tools.
GST & fees
GST treatment varies, so check whether the price you are quoted includes it.
Furniture Assembly prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $60 – $200 | $110 |
| Melbourne | $55 – $184 | $101 |
| Brisbane | $51 – $170 | $94 |
| Perth | $49 – $164 | $90 |
| Adelaide | $47 – $156 | $86 |
| Canberra | $56 – $186 | $102 |
| Hobart | $49 – $164 | $90 |
| Darwin | $53 – $176 | $97 |
| Gold Coast | $50 – $166 | $91 |
| Toowoomba | $47 – $156 | $86 |
| Ballarat | $50 – $168 | $92 |
| Bendigo | $50 – $166 | $91 |
| Townsville | $51 – $170 | $94 |
| Mackay | $55 – $184 | $101 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $48 – $160 | $88 |
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