Kitchen Renovation Cost in Sydney
Cabinet replacement, benchtops, splashbacks, appliances. Sydney sits at the national median.
Observed range
$8,000–$40,000
Median $22,000
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Kitchen Renovation prices by job type in Sydney
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Sydney.
Cosmetic refresh
$8,000–$15,000
Mid-range renovation
$15,000–$30,000
High-end renovation
$30,000–$50,000
Cabinet respray only
$3,000–$6,000
Common kitchen renovation add-ons
These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.
Typically included
- ✓Cabinet supply and install
- ✓Benchtop
- ✓Basic plumbing connection
- ✓Basic electrical
Usually charged extra
- +Appliances
- +Splashback
- +Flooring
- +Lighting
- +Gas relocation
- +Structural changes
- +Council permits
How we calculated this: The Sydney range is derived from the national kitchen renovation observed range ($8,000–$40,000), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Sydney's cost-of-service multiplier (1.00×). Full methodology →
What drives kitchen renovation price in Sydney
Stone vs laminate benchtops
Structural changes
Plumbing/gas relocation
Appliance quality
Custom vs flat-pack cabinets
Demolition complexity
Kitchen Renovation in other cities
See how Sydney compares for kitchen renovation.
Current
Sydney
$8,000–$40,000
Melbourne
$7,360–$36,800
Brisbane
$6,800–$34,000
Perth
$6,560–$32,800
Adelaide
$6,240–$31,200
Canberra
$7,440–$37,200
Hobart
$6,560–$32,800
Darwin
$7,040–$35,200
Gold Coast
$6,640–$33,200
Toowoomba
$6,240–$31,200
Ballarat
$6,720–$33,600
Bendigo
$6,640–$33,200
Townsville
$6,800–$34,000
Mackay
$7,360–$36,800
Albury-Wodonga
$6,400–$32,000
Other home services in Sydney
Common kitchen renovation quote mistakes
Not getting a detailed scope breakdown
A $15,000 quote and a $35,000 quote might include completely different things. Get itemised lists.
Forgetting temporary kitchen costs
You will be without a kitchen for 2-4 weeks. Factor in eating out or a temporary setup.
Frequently asked questions
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