Our free flooring cost calculator gives an instant, indicative estimate for supplying and installing new floors anywhere in Australia. Pick your flooring type, enter the room size in square metres, and choose your location to see a realistic price range in seconds.
Estimate the cost to supply and install new flooring. Indicative AUD ranges.
Included: material supply plus standard professional installation. Not included: removing old flooring, subfloor repair, stairs, furniture removal, or delivery/waste.
Indicative Australian estimate only — final quotes vary with city, access, property condition, materials, structural/plumbing/electrical changes, waterproofing and permits. Ranges last reviewed 28 May 2026.
How to use this flooring cost calculator
Using the flooring cost calculator is simple: choose a flooring type, enter the area you need to cover in square metres, and pick your city. The tool multiplies current per-square-metre supply and installation rates by your area and adjusts for regional labour differences, returning a low-to-high range plus a breakdown of materials versus labour.
How much does flooring cost in Australia?
As a guide, installed flooring in Australia ranges from around $45 per square metre for budget laminate or carpet up to $255 per square metre for premium solid hardwood. Your final cost depends on the material, the size and shape of the space, the condition of your subfloor, and your location.
Flooring cost by type (supplied & installed, per m²)
| Flooring type | Supply | Installation | Installed total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank | $25–$60 | $30–$50 | $55–$110 |
| Hybrid | $35–$70 | $30–$50 | $65–$120 |
| Laminate | $20–$50 | $25–$45 | $45–$95 |
| Engineered timber | $60–$120 | $40–$70 | $100–$190 |
| Solid hardwood | $80–$160 | $50–$95 | $130–$255 |
| Bamboo | $50–$100 | $40–$70 | $90–$170 |
| Carpet (incl. underlay) | $25–$80 | $15–$35 | $40–$115 |
| Floor tiles | $30–$90 | $50–$100 | $80–$190 |
What affects your flooring installation cost?
- Subfloor condition — uneven or damaged subfloors need levelling before laying, adding $20–$50 per m².
- Removing old flooring — tear-up and disposal of existing carpet, tiles or timber typically adds $10–$30 per m².
- Room size and layout — small or awkward rooms with many cuts cost more per m² than large open areas.
- Material grade — every category has a budget-to-premium spread; thicker wear layers and longer warranties cost more.
- Stairs and transitions — staircases, thresholds and trims are charged separately and add up quickly.
- Location — labour rates are higher in Sydney and the major capitals than in regional areas.
Average flooring cost by room
A standard bedroom of about 12 m² costs roughly $550–$1,450 for hybrid or laminate installed, while a large open-plan living area near 40 m² ranges from about $1,800 to $4,800. Flooring a typical 150 m² home lands between $7,000 and $17,000 for mid-range materials, before removing the old floor or repairing the subfloor.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this flooring cost calculator?
It gives an indicative budgeting range based on current Australian supply and installation rates. Every job differs, so get two or three written quotes before committing.
Does the estimate include removing my old floor?
No. The figures cover supplying and installing your new floor only. Removing existing flooring and any subfloor preparation is extra — budget another $10–$50 per m².
What is the cheapest flooring option?
Laminate and carpet are usually most affordable, with installed costs from around $45 per m². Luxury vinyl and hybrid sit slightly higher but offer better water resistance and durability.
How much does it cost to floor a whole house?
For a typical 150 m² home, expect roughly $7,000–$17,000 for mid-range hybrid or laminate, and $20,000–$38,000 for engineered or solid timber, before old-floor removal.
Is it cheaper to lay flooring yourself?
DIY can cut labour on floating floors like laminate and hybrid, saving $25–$45 per m². Timber, tiles and carpet are best left to professionals — mistakes on materials this expensive often cost more to fix than you save.
How we calculate these estimates
Our ranges are compiled from current retail material prices and quotes from licensed Australian installers, cross-checked against construction-cost data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Housing Industry Association. We review the figures quarterly; they were last updated on 28 May 2026.