Splashback Cost in Melbourne (2026)
In Melbourne, a deep tiling and glass market keeps a splashback competitive on price.
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- Tiled is the cheapest splashback option.
- Glass or acrylic can often go over existing tiles, saving removal cost.
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Kitchen splashbacks in Australia in 2026 typically cost $700–$2,000 supplied and installed. Tiled is cheapest; glass is mid-range; stone and porcelain slab splashbacks cost the most.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
What a splashback costs in Melbourne
Melbourne has one of the largest pools of tilers, glaziers and stone fabricators in the country, so a splashback is genuinely competitive across materials, and a well-shopped job can land at good value against the dearer capitals, with labour high but a touch below Sydney's. The breadth of operators gives a real spread of quotes whether the choice is tile, glass or stone.
The material sets most of the price, from a simple subway-tile splashback to a coloured toughened-glass sheet or a stone slab run up the wall to match the benchtop. The city's Victorian and Edwardian housing adds a wrinkle: period kitchens often have walls that are not flat or square, so tiling to an uneven surface takes more preparation and a glass splashback needs precise measuring against an out-of-true wall, which lifts the fitting on an older home over a modern square kitchen.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen splashback cost in Australia?
Typically $700–$2,000 supplied and installed in 2026. Tiled is cheapest; glass mid-range; stone slab the most expensive.
Is glass or tile splashback better?
Glass gives a sleek, seamless, easy-clean finish; tiles offer more design variety and are cheaper. Both are popular.
Can a splashback be installed over tiles?
Glass and acrylic splashbacks can often be installed over existing tiles, saving removal cost, confirm with your installer.