Kitchen Renovation Cost in Melbourne (2026)
Melbourne has the country's deepest joinery trade, but its period homes make relocating a kitchen the real cost.
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Below the typical range for this service.
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💰 Ways to save
- Flat-pack cabinetry with laminate benchtops keeps a kitchen under $20k.
- Keep appliances and the existing layout to cut plumbing and electrical costs.
or from $85/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
A kitchen renovation in Australia typically costs $20,000–$45,000 in 2026. Flat-pack budget kitchens start around $12,000–$18,000, while premium kitchens with stone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and integrated appliances routinely exceed $50,000.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
What a kitchen renovation costs in Melbourne
Melbourne has the largest pool of cabinetmakers and joinery trades of any city, so a well-shopped mid-range kitchen is genuinely competitive and can land below the Sydney equivalent for the same scope. The complication is the housing: Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes rarely have a kitchen where a modern open-plan layout wants one, so renovations often knock through walls and relocate plumbing, gas and electrical, which is where the budget goes.
Period detail, matching cornices, salvaging or replicating features, adds cost on a heritage home, and double-storey terraces with the kitchen downstairs are easier to service than an upstairs wet area. The deep trade market keeps quotes honest for planned work, but the structural reconfiguration a period home needs, rather than the cabinetry itself, is what separates a Melbourne kitchen quote from the national figure.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Australia?
Most kitchen renovations fall between $20,000 and $45,000 in 2026. Flat-pack kitchens start lower; premium stone-and-joinery kitchens with a butler’s pantry exceed $50,000.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen renovation?
Cabinetry and benchtops, followed by appliances. Stone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and integrated appliances are the biggest add-ons.
Can I renovate a kitchen for under $20,000?
Yes, keeping the layout, using flat-pack cabinetry, laminate benchtops and retaining appliances can bring a kitchen renovation in under $20,000.