Splashback Cost in Sydney (2026)
In Sydney, the highest labour rates in the country and apartment access shape a splashback quote.
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- Tiled is the cheapest splashback option.
- Glass or acrylic can often go over existing tiles, saving removal cost.
How we estimate this
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 Sydney
A splashback is finicky, skilled work, whether tiled, glass or stone, and Sydney's trade rates are the highest in the country, so the fitting labour sits on a premium base regardless of the material chosen. Toughened glass splashbacks are measured, made off-site and installed as a single sheet, and carrying and fitting that glass into a terrace or a strata apartment with tight access adds handling cost, with strata buildings adding scheduling around building hours.
The material is the main variable, from a standard tiled splashback through to coloured toughened glass or a stone slab matched to the benchtop, and Sydney's deep supply market gives real choice across that range. In older terraces the walls are rarely flat, so a tiler has to work to an uneven surface and a glass splashback needs careful measuring against an out-of-true wall, which lifts the fitting cost on a character home over a straight modern wall.
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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.