Kitchen Renovation Cost in Canberra
Cabinet replacement, benchtops, splashbacks, appliances. Canberra runs 7% below the national median.
Observed range
$7,440–$37,200
Median $20,460
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Kitchen Renovation prices by job type in Canberra
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Canberra.
Cosmetic refresh
$7,440–$13,950
Mid-range renovation
$13,950–$27,900
High-end renovation
$27,900–$46,500
Cabinet respray only
$2,790–$5,580
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 Canberra range is derived from the national kitchen renovation observed range ($8,000–$40,000), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Canberra's cost-of-service multiplier (0.93×). Full methodology →
What drives kitchen renovation price in Canberra
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 Canberra compares for kitchen renovation.
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Canberra
$7,440–$37,200
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
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 Canberra
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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