Tiling Cost in Adelaide
Floor and wall tiling, waterproofing, tile repairs. Adelaide runs 22% below the national median.
Observed range
$312–$4,290
Median $2,301
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Tiling prices by job type in Adelaide
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Adelaide.
Floor tiles (standard)
$31–$55/sqm
Floor tiles (large format)
$47–$78/sqm
Wall tiles (bathroom)
$39–$70/sqm
Tile repair (few tiles)
$156–$624
Common tiling add-ons
These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.
Typically included
- ✓Laying tiles
- ✓Adhesive and grout
- ✓Basic cuts
- ✓Clean-up
Usually charged extra
- +Tile supply
- +Waterproofing
- +Tile removal
- +Complex patterns
- +Levelling compound
How we calculated this: The Adelaide range is derived from the national tiling observed range ($400–$5,500), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Adelaide's cost-of-service multiplier (0.78×). Full methodology →
What drives tiling price in Adelaide
Large format tiles
Pattern layouts (herringbone)
Waterproofing required
Tile removal needed
Difficult substrate
Tiling in other cities
See how Adelaide compares for tiling.
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Adelaide
$312–$4,290
Sydney
$400–$5,500
Melbourne
$368–$5,060
Brisbane
$340–$4,675
Perth
$328–$4,510
Canberra
$372–$5,115
Hobart
$328–$4,510
Darwin
$352–$4,840
Gold Coast
$332–$4,565
Toowoomba
$312–$4,290
Ballarat
$336–$4,620
Bendigo
$332–$4,565
Townsville
$340–$4,675
Mackay
$368–$5,060
Albury-Wodonga
$320–$4,400
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Common tiling quote mistakes
Comparing repair quotes without scope
$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
Allow 10-15% extra for cuts and breakage.
Frequently asked questions
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