National pricing guide

House Cleaning Cost in Australia

House Cleaning prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $140–$400, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range

$140–$400

Median

$270

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House Cleaning cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median

Range$140–$400

Median$270

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$129–$368

Median$249

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$119–$340

Median$230

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Perth

18% below national

Range$115–$328

Median$222

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$109–$312

Median$211

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$130–$372

Median$251

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$115–$328

Median$222

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$123–$352

Median$238

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$116–$332

Median$224

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$109–$312

Median$211

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$118–$336

Median$227

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$116–$332

Median$224

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$119–$340

Median$230

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$129–$368

Median$249

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$112–$320

Median$216

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

1-bed (2-3hrs)

Range$120–180

Median$150

2-bed (2.5-3.5hrs)

Range$150–230

Median$190

3-bed (3-4.5hrs)

Range$200–300

Median$250

4-bed (4-6hrs)

Range$260–380

Median$320

Add-on pricing

Add-on	Cost
Inside oven	$30–60
Inside fridge	$20–40
Interior windows	$5–8/window
Laundry/ironing	$30–50/load

What drives price up

▲Deep clean vs regular (40-60% more)

▲More bathrooms

▲Heavy soiling

▲Pets

▲Add-ons

▲Less frequent = more per visit

Usually included

✓Vacuuming/mopping
✓Bathroom cleaning
✓Kitchen surfaces
✓Dusting
✓Beds
✓Bins

Usually excluded

○Inside oven
○Inside fridge
○Windows
○Laundry
○Exterior
○Heavy lifting

Common mistakes

Expecting deep clean at regular price

First deep clean costs 40-60% more.

Not stating priorities

Tell them what matters most.

Switching for $10 savings

Familiarity = better results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weekly cheaper per visit?

Yes — home stays cleaner between visits.

Tidy before they come?

Pick up clutter so they focus on cleaning.

How long for standard clean?

2.5-4 hours for 2-3 bed.

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