Toilet Repair / Replacement cost in Australia
Fix running toilet or install new toilet suite. 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
$180 – $750
Most people pay around $380
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so always confirm.
Repair (cistern parts) usually inclusive. Full toilet replacement excludes the suite ($150–$800).
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Toilet Repair / Replacement prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $180 – $750 | $380 |
| Melbourne | $166 – $690 | $350 |
| Brisbane | $153 – $638 | $323 |
| Perth | $148 – $615 | $312 |
| Adelaide | $140 – $585 | $296 |
| Canberra | $167 – $698 | $353 |
| Hobart | $148 – $615 | $312 |
| Darwin | $158 – $660 | $334 |
| Gold Coast | $149 – $623 | $315 |
| Toowoomba | $140 – $585 | $296 |
| Ballarat | $151 – $630 | $319 |
| Bendigo | $149 – $623 | $315 |
| Townsville | $153 – $638 | $323 |
| Mackay | $166 – $690 | $350 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $144 – $600 | $304 |
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