National pricing guide

Carpet Cleaning Cost in Australia

Carpet Cleaning prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $120–$420, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$120–$420
Median
$270
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Carpet Cleaning cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median
Range$120–$420
Median$270

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$110–$386
Median$248

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$102–$357
Median$230

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Perth

18% below national

Range$98–$344
Median$221

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$94–$328
Median$211

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$112–$391
Median$252

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$98–$344
Median$221

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$106–$370
Median$238

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$100–$349
Median$225

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$94–$328
Median$211

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$101–$353
Median$227

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$100–$349
Median$225

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$102–$357
Median$230

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$110–$386
Median$248

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$96–$336
Median$216

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

1-2 rooms

Range$100–160
Median$130

3 rooms

Range$150–220
Median$180

4-5 rooms

Range$200–320
Median$260

Whole house

Range$280–400
Median$340

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Stain treatment$15–30/stain
Deodorising$30–60
Scotchgard$30–50/room
Upholstery$80–150

What drives price up

▲Heavy staining/pet odour
▲Scotchgard
▲Furniture moving
▲Stairs
▲Weekend booking

Usually included

  • ✓Pre-vacuum
  • ✓Steam clean
  • ✓Standard stain treatment
  • ✓Light furniture move

Usually excluded

  • ○Heavy stain treatment
  • ○Scotchgard
  • ○Upholstery
  • ○Heavy furniture

Common mistakes

Per-room pricing only

Room sizes vary. Per-sqm is fairer.

Expecting miracles on old stains

Some are permanent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drying time?

4-8 hours.

How often?

Every 12-18 months.

Steam vs dry?

Steam is deeper.

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