Tiling Cost in Darwin
Floor and wall tiling, waterproofing, tile repairs. Darwin runs 12% below the national median.
Observed range
$352–$4,840
Median $2,596
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Tiling prices by job type in Darwin
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Darwin.
Floor tiles (standard)
$35–$62/sqm
Floor tiles (large format)
$53–$88/sqm
Wall tiles (bathroom)
$44–$79/sqm
Tile repair (few tiles)
$176–$704
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 Darwin range is derived from the national tiling observed range ($400–$5,500), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Darwin's cost-of-service multiplier (0.88×). Full methodology →
What drives tiling price in Darwin
Large format tiles
Pattern layouts (herringbone)
Waterproofing required
Tile removal needed
Difficult substrate
Tiling in other cities
See how Darwin compares for tiling.
Current
Darwin
$352–$4,840
Sydney
$400–$5,500
Melbourne
$368–$5,060
Brisbane
$340–$4,675
Perth
$328–$4,510
Adelaide
$312–$4,290
Canberra
$372–$5,115
Hobart
$328–$4,510
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
Other home services in Darwin
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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