Bathroom renovation pricing in Melbourne moved noticeably through 2025 — labour rates settled, but tile, tapware and stone costs lifted again. Going into 2026, here are the bands we're quoting on real Inner West and Bayside jobs.
Budget refresh — $25,000 to $40,000
A like-for-like refresh in the existing footprint. New floor and wall tiles, a new vanity and tapware, re-glazed shower screen, and a tidied-up layout. No structural moves, no plumbing relocations.
This band suits investment properties, secondary bathrooms and homes where the existing layout actually works. It assumes mid-tier finishes, a single tile selection, and a builder who isn't moving plumbing or rewriting the waterproofing zone.
Mid-range full renovation — $45,000 to $75,000
Full strip-out, new waterproofing, replanned layout, freestanding tub or large walk-in shower, custom vanity in stone, and quality tapware. This is the most common spend on a family home main bathroom or a generous ensuite.
At this level you're paying for trade depth — a dedicated waterproofer, a tiler who can handle large-format and herringbone patterns, and joinery built off-site rather than carcasses bought from a big-box store.
Premium / heritage — $80,000 to $150,000+
Heritage homes in Toorak, Brighton, Williamstown — period proportions retained, full structural and services rework, bespoke joinery, natural stone slabs, premium European tapware, and underfloor heating. Often paired with a powder room or walk-in robe in the same scope.
Lead times for premium tapware and stone slabs are the single biggest cost lever here. Booking finishes early protects both program and price.
What actually moves the number
Layout changes (especially moving the toilet or shower waste), the size of the shower screen, whether you're keeping the existing window, the tile size, and your tapware brand — in roughly that order. Stone is fourth, not first, on a typical job.
If you'd like an honest, line-by-line quote on your bathroom, get in touch — we'll walk the space and give you real numbers, not ranges.
