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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.

By city

Furniture Assembly prices by city

City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.

CityTypical rangeAround
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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FAQ

Furniture Assembly: common questions

Furniture Assembly cost: how much should you pay?+
Furniture Assembly typically costs $60 to $200 in Australia, with most people paying around $110. Flat-pack assembly — IKEA, Kmart, Bunnings furniture.
Are materials included in the price?+
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials. You supply the furniture. Handyman supplies only their own tools.
Is GST included?+
GST treatment varies, so check whether the price you are quoted includes it.
How long does it take?+
A typical furniture assembly job takes around 1.5 hours, though access and complexity can change this.

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