It’s often one of the smallest spaces in your home, but bathroom renovations can take a big chunk of change. According to Housing Industry Association (HIA), the average cost of a bathroom renovation is an eye-watering $26,000. Depending on the space and your choice of fixtures and finishes, the cost of a bathroom reno can blow out of control.
With some clever bathroom renovation ideas, you can complete a dream makeover without going over your renovation budget. The secret? Planning: Itemising tasks to be carried out and listing every component and purchase necessary for the job, including taps, tiles, joinery, plumbing and electricals. Down to the last tube of grout. It may seem like overkill, but it’s the key to keeping a lid on spending.
“For a full bathroom renovation, a rough guide would be to spend 40% of your budget on fixtures, 35% on tiling, 20% on plumbing and the last 5% on electricals,” says Wesley Sinclair from Highgrove Bathrooms. “And always allow for a 10% buffer for any unexpected costs that may come up along the way.”
What’s the average cost of a bathroom renovation in Australia?
The average amount spent on a bathroom renovation is $26,000, according to a June 2023 report by Housing Industry Australia. This is an increase from the previous average of $21,000.
Bathroom renovations budget breakdown
For any bathroom renovations, this is a guide for how to spend your budget.
- 40% of your budget on fixtures
- 35% on tiling
- 20% on plumbing
- 5% on electricals