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End of Lease Cleaning Cost in Townsville

End of Lease Cleaning in Townsville: $238–$638 (modelled estimate).

Modelled estimate

$238–$638

Midpoint estimate: $438 per job

Townsville · 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

Estimate from our published model; 0 verified submissions received so far, not yet enough to publish a measured range.

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.

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Source and methodology
End of Lease Cleaning in Townsville

What is different about end of lease cleaning in Townsville

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.

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.

Posting cycles

January and mid-year are peak; book early and expect firmer pricing.

Dust and mould

Dry-season dust and wet-season mould are the common deductions; both take time to deal with properly.

Louvres and screens

Townsville homes have a lot of louvred windows and security screens, which are slow to clean and often checked.

Defence housing standards

Defence housing providers have their own checklists; cleaners who know them save re-cleans.

Before you book in Townsville

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.

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Townsville at a glance for end of lease cleaning

Homes that are rented in Townsville: 38.3%, the 2nd highest of the 15 cities FairCost covers. A large rental market means steady demand for bond cleans; ask whether a re-clean is included if the agent raises issues.

Homes that are rented
38.3%
Median weekly rent
$310
Homes that are separate houses
80.1%
Homes that are flats or apartments
7.5%
Average annual rainfall
1,164.7 mm
Average January maximum
31.5°C
Average July minimum
13.9°C

Housing and rent: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Townsville (share of occupied private dwellings). Climate: Bureau of Meteorology, Townsville Aero (032040), long-term averages. Checked 2026-11-05. These describe the city, not prices; they are not used in the price model.

Official requirements and review status

Official source: QLD

Specific rule not verified. Qualified trade review pending.

Modelled estimate. This calculator’s price ranges use modelling assumptions, not observed local prices. Source and limitations.

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By job type

End of Lease Cleaning prices by job type in Townsville

Separate modelled estimates by job size. These are not operator cohorts or verified local observations.

Studio/1-bed

$238–$323

2-bed apartment

$289–$408

3-bed house

$357–$510

4-bed house

$425–$638

Add-ons

Common end of lease cleaning add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

Carpet steam$30–$60
Oven deep clean$40–$80
Windows (inside)$5–$10
Balcony/patio$30–$60
Garage$40–$70
Blinds$10–$15

Typically 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 charged extra

  • +Carpet steam
  • +Oven deep clean
  • +Full window wash
  • +Balcony/patio
  • +Garage
  • +Blinds
  • +Wall marks
  • +Mould treatment

Estimate from our published model; 0 verified submissions received so far, not yet enough to publish a measured range. Separate calculator and comparison ranges are modelled estimates. Full methodology

Price drivers

What drives end of lease cleaning price in Townsville

Heavy soiling/mould

Carpet steam included

Oven deep clean

Window/blind cleaning

Garage/outdoor area

Same-day urgency

Weekend/holiday booking

Difficult access

Pets

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Licensing

Who can legally do end of lease cleaning work

Cleaning, garden and general services: who to check with in QLD

Confirm the licence, and whether this exact job needs one, with the regulator before you book. What to check, state by state.

Avoid these

Common end of lease cleaning quote mistakes

Comparing different inclusions

Itemise ovens, carpets, windows and outdoor areas before comparing totals.

Assuming a bond outcome is guaranteed

Read the re-clean conditions, exclusions and reporting deadline. A booking does not determine a tenancy dispute.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Townsville?+
End of Lease Cleaning in Townsville: $238–$638. Midpoint estimate $438. Estimate from our published model; 0 verified submissions received so far, not yet enough to publish a measured range.
What do Townsville property managers check hardest at a bond inspection?+
Window tracks and louvres full of red dust, mould on bathroom ceilings and in wardrobes after the wet, the oven, inside cupboards, ceiling fans, security screens, and walls. Fair wear and tear is not your problem; dirt and mould are. Ask the agent for their inspection checklist before booking so the cleaner quotes to the same standard.
Is a defence posting-out clean different from a normal bond clean?+
The standard is similar but the process is not: defence housing providers have their own inspection checklists and timeframes, and cleaners who do posting-out cleans regularly know them. Book as early as the posting date is known; January and the mid-year window are booked out weeks ahead in Townsville.
Are carpets and pest treatment included?+
Usually not in the base price. Many Queensland leases require professional carpet cleaning at exit, and a pest treatment if pets were kept; both are separate line items. Confirm what your lease requires and get them quoted together with the clean so the receipts are ready for the agent.
How far ahead should I book?+
Two to three weeks normally, longer around posting cycles and the start of university terms. Book the clean for the day before or the day of the final inspection so dust does not resettle, and confirm the cleaner offers a re-clean guarantee if the agent finds issues.

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