End of Lease Cleaning Cost in Australia
End of Lease Cleaning in Australia has a modelled range of $280–$750, with a midpoint estimate of $515. See your city for local modelling assumptions and available evidence.
Independent source review pending. See the evidence card for any actual verification date.
$280–$750
Midpoint estimate: $515 per job
Australia · Broad service estimate; confirm the job scope
Modelled estimate, not calculated from consumer submissions. GST treatment unknown; city, suburb and materials differences are assumptions rather than observed prices. Confirm scope and inclusions with the provider.
How this figure is put together
Modelled estimate; verified submission count unavailable. These figures are not calculated from consumer submissions.
Modelled estimate. City, suburb and materials factors are assumptions, not observed price differences. Confirm GST, units and inclusions with the provider.
GST treatment is unknown for this basis; confirm it with the provider.
No verified observation date for this model.
Existing guide assumptions; not a measured market sample or verified rate card.
How end of lease cleaning is priced in Australia
End of lease, bond or vacate cleaning is a top-to-bottom clean to the standard a property manager inspects against at the end of a tenancy: inside the oven and cupboards, walls, windows, tracks, light fittings, and often carpets. It is priced by property size and condition rather than by the hour, and it is the cleaning job most likely to be redone, which is why a re-clean guarantee matters more than a low price.
Bond disputes are handled by each state’s tenancy authority against the entry condition report, so the cleaning standard is what was recorded at the start, not perfection. Prices rise with bedrooms, bathrooms, furnished versus unfurnished, and pets. Carpet steam cleaning and pest treatment are separate items that some leases require.
Estimate or verified?
Here end of lease cleaning prices on this page are modelled estimates using existing guide assumptions, without a reconciled source dataset. An observed range is published only when its numbers are computed from at least 10 eligible submissions with matching scope, tax and materials treatment. Quotes and paid invoices are kept separate. How we build estimates · Submit a price
End of Lease Cleaning cost by city
Estimates by city, adjusted from the national range. Click your city for local detail and city-specific FAQ.
End of Lease Cleaning by city
Modelled ranges, not observed prices. The spread between cities comes from a published city multiplier applied to the national range — it is an assumption about each market, not a measurement of it.
Adelaide
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Toowoomba
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Albury-Wodonga
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Perth
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Hobart
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Gold Coast
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Bendigo
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Ballarat
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Brisbane
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Townsville
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Darwin
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Melbourne
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Mackay
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Canberra
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Sydney
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Common end of lease cleaning jobs and what they cost
National estimates (Sydney baseline). Each job has its own page with materials, GST and callout detail.
Price by type and size
National estimates. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.
Studio/1-bed
2-bed apartment
3-bed house
4-bed house
Add-on pricing
| Add-on | Cost |
|---|---|
| Carpet steam | $30–$60 |
| Oven deep clean | $40–$80 |
| Windows (inside) | $5–$10 |
| Balcony/patio | $30–$60 |
| Garage | $40–$70 |
| Blinds | $10–$15 |
What drives price up
Usually included
- ✓Kitchen surfaces, stovetop, sink
- ✓Bathroom/toilet scrub
- ✓Mopping/vacuuming all floors
- ✓Skirting boards
- ✓Dusting lights/fans
- ✓Inside cupboards/drawers
- ✓Cobweb removal
- ✓Window sills
Usually excluded
- ○Carpet steam
- ○Oven deep clean
- ○Full window wash
- ○Balcony/patio
- ○Garage
- ○Blinds
- ○Wall marks
- ○Mould treatment
Who is allowed to do end of lease cleaning in each state
Licensing is the first thing to check before comparing prices. An unlicensed quote for licensed work is not a quote you can use.
Who licenses this work
Cleaning, garden and general services, state by state
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| State | Regulator | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | NSW Government – contractor qualifications | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for NSW. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| VIC | Building and Plumbing Commission | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for VIC. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| QLD | Queensland Building and Construction Commission | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for QLD. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| WA | Building and Energy | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for WA. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| SA | Consumer and Business Services | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for SA. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| TAS | Consumer, Building and Occupational Services | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for TAS. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| ACT | Access Canberra | Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for ACT. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance. |
| NT | Northern Territory Government | Confirm the relevant Northern Territory licensing authority for this occupation. No licence rule or threshold is asserted here. |
Rules without a checked source have been replaced with official pointers. Qualified trade review is pending; no universal licence exemption is asserted.
Common mistakes
Comparing only on price
Modelled assumption: $250 excluding oven/carpets isn't cheaper than $420 including everything.
Booking last minute
Modelled assumption: Urgent bookings cost 20-50% more.
No written inclusions
Get a written list. Scope disputes are the top complaint.
Ignoring bond-back guarantee
They return free if agent rejects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need it for my bond?
Check the tenancy requirements for your state or territory and the terms of your lease. This guide does not establish who must pay or whether professional cleaning is required.
Bond-back guarantee worth it?
Yes. Without it you may pay twice.
Clean before they arrive?
Remove items and rubbish. Empty property is faster.
How far ahead to book?
1-2 weeks minimum. End of month is peak.
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