Curtains Cost in Sydney (2026)
In Sydney, high labour, fabric quantity and tall period-home windows are what shape a curtains quote.
Your curtains details
Above the typical range — usually premium options or a more complex job.
Where the money goes
Estimated breakdown for your configuration
💰 Ways to save
- Standard pleated curtains are cheaper than S-fold.
- A single layer is cheaper than sheers-plus-blockouts.
How we estimate this
Custom curtains in Australia typically cost $300–$600 per window supplied and installed in 2026. S-fold (wave) curtains and double sheer-plus-blockout setups cost more.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
What a curtains costs in Sydney
Curtains are a fabric-led cost, so the cloth grade and how much of it a window needs are the main levers, and the make-and-install labour sits on Sydney's highest-in-the-country trade rates. The city's Federation terraces and period homes carry tall windows and high ceilings, so floor-to-ceiling drapes use a lot of fabric per drop, and a home full of large older openings lifts a quote well over one of small modern windows.
The temperate coastal climate and humid summers steer the fabric and lining: a blockout or thermal lining cuts heat and light in bedrooms and living spaces, while a sheer softens the light in a period room, and many homes layer the two. Eastern and northern-beach homes favour fabrics that cope with salt and moisture, and the deep Sydney workroom market gives plenty of makers to compare on fabric, lining and tailoring.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do curtains cost in Australia?
Custom curtains typically cost $300–$600 per window supplied and installed in 2026. S-fold and double-layer setups cost more.
What are S-fold curtains?
S-fold (or wave) curtains hang in a continuous, even ripple from a track, giving a modern, elegant look. They cost more than standard pleated curtains.
Should I get sheers and blockouts?
A double layer gives daytime privacy with light (sheers) and full light control at night (blockout), the most versatile setup, at a higher cost.