Tiling Cost in Australia
Tiling in Australia has a modelled range of $400–$5,500, with a midpoint estimate of $2,950. See your city for local modelling assumptions and available evidence.
Independent source review pending. See the evidence card for any actual verification date.
$400–$5,500
Midpoint estimate: $2,950 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 tiling is priced in Australia
Tiling is priced per square metre for labour, with the tiles, adhesive, grout and waterproofing on top. Floor tiling on a flat slab is the cheapest; wall tiling, small formats, large formats, mosaics and feature layouts cost more per square metre. Waterproofing wet areas is a separate licensed step in most states.
Surface preparation, removing old tiles, levelling and waterproofing are where budgets grow. Queensland and NSW license tilers above their building-work thresholds; Victoria does not license tilers separately.
Estimate or verified?
Here tiling 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
Tiling cost by city
Estimates by city, adjusted from the national range. Click your city for local detail and city-specific FAQ.
Tiling 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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Price by type and size
National estimates. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.
Floor tiles (standard)
Floor tiles (large format)
Wall tiles (bathroom)
Tile repair (few tiles)
Add-on pricing
| Add-on | Cost |
|---|---|
| Waterproofing | $50–$80 |
| Tile removal | $30–$50 |
| Grout sealing | $10–$15 |
| Tile supply | $20–$200 |
What drives price up
Usually included
- ✓Laying tiles
- ✓Adhesive and grout
- ✓Basic cuts
- ✓Clean-up
Usually excluded
- ○Tile supply
- ○Waterproofing
- ○Tile removal
- ○Complex patterns
- ○Levelling compound
Who is allowed to do tiling 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
Building and trade work, 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 | Building Practitioners Board | 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 repair quotes without scope
Modelled assumption: $450 vs $1,800 for 4 tiles — the expensive one likely includes waterproofing and matching grout. Ask what is included.
Buying tiles yourself without measuring waste
Modelled assumption: Allow 10-15% extra for cuts and breakage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are quotes so different for the same job?
Scope differences. One includes waterproofing and tile supply, another is labour-only with your tiles.
How long does tiling take?
Bathroom floor: 1-2 days. Full bathroom: 3-5 days. Kitchen splashback: 1 day.
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