Full House Renovation Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of renovating a whole house. Enter the size and level, a full renovation covers kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, painting and often structural and services work, so the range is wide.
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A full renovation is usually quoted per square metre, but the level (cosmetic versus structural) changes the figure dramatically. Old homes carry hidden costs, wiring, plumbing, stumps, that only appear once work starts.
💰 Ways to save
- Separate must-dos (services, structure, waterproofing) from nice-to-haves and stage the cosmetic work if budget is tight.
- Do services (wiring, plumbing) while walls are already open, it is far cheaper than going back later.
- Compare a high-end renovation against a knockdown rebuild, sometimes rebuilding is better value.
or from $1,703/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
A full house renovation in Australia typically costs around $1,500 to $3,000 per square metre for a mid-range renovation in 2026, so a 150m² home is often $150,000 to $400,000. Cosmetic renovations cost less, high-end and structural work much more.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding full house renovation costs in Australia
A full house renovation in Australia typically costs around $1,500 to $3,000 per square metre for a mid-range renovation in 2026, so a 150m² home is often $150,000 to $400,000. Cosmetic renovations cost less, high-end and structural work much more.
The level drives everything, a cosmetic refresh is a fraction of a structural renovation. Older homes carry hidden costs for rewiring, replumbing and restumping, which only surface once work begins, so build in a contingency.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full house renovation cost in Australia?
Roughly $1,500 to $3,000 per square metre for a mid-range renovation in 2026, so about $150,000 to $400,000 for a 150m² home. Cosmetic work costs less, structural much more.
Is it cheaper to renovate or rebuild?
Cosmetic and mid-range renovations are usually cheaper than rebuilding, but a high-end structural renovation can approach new-build cost, at which point a knockdown rebuild may be better value.
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