$20,000 Bathroom Renovation Sydney
$20,000 gets you into Sydney apartment / strata full-renovation territory. You can strip the wet zones, re-waterproof, re-tile, and fully refit with stock fixtures. Inner West small bathrooms in Newtown and Marrickville fall inside this band too.
Budget
$20k
Duration
3-4 weeks
Room Fit
Best for apartment bathrooms (3-5sqm) needing full strip-out, or Inner West small bathrooms.
What is included at this budget
- Full tile removal in wet zones
- New waterproofing to AS 3740, NSW licensed
- New tile (standard ceramic, 300x600 or 600x600)
- Vanity + basin (stock, 750-900mm)
- Shower base or walk-in with frameless panel
- Complete tapware set (basin, bath, shower, toilet)
- New toilet, heated towel rail, shaving cabinet
- Paint + all silicone + finishing
- Strata-compliant scope of works (if apartment)
What is not included
- Layout changes (soil stack relocation)
- Stone benchtops or imported tile
- Underfloor heating
- Designer tapware
Where every dollar goes.
Pulled from active Sydney renovator quotes in the $20k band. Ranges reflect realistic supplier and labour variations.
| Line Item | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Demolition + rubbish removal | $950 - $1,500 |
| Waterproofing (licensed to AS 3740) | $2,400 - $3,100 |
| Tile supply (ceramic, 300x600) | $1,900 - $2,700 |
| Tile labour | $3,000 - $3,800 |
| Vanity, basin, mixer | $2,400 - $3,100 |
| Shower (base + screen + rail) | $2,700 - $3,500 |
| Toilet + shaving cabinet + rail | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| Plumbing + electrical (NSW licensed) | $3,000 - $3,800 |
| Total band | Approx $20k |
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20k budget FAQ.
Is $20,000 enough for a full bathroom renovation in Sydney?
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$20,000 gets you into Sydney apartment / strata full-renovation territory. You can strip the wet zones, re-waterproof, re-tile, and fully refit with stock fixtures. Inner West small bathrooms in Newtown and Marrickville fall inside this band too.
What is included in a $20,000 bathroom renovation?
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Full tile removal in wet zones, New waterproofing to AS 3740, NSW licensed, New tile (standard ceramic, 300x600 or 600x600), Vanity + basin (stock, 750-900mm), Shower base or walk-in with frameless panel, Complete tapware set (basin, bath, shower, toilet), New toilet, heated towel rail, shaving cabinet, Paint + all silicone + finishing, Strata-compliant scope of works (if apartment)
What is not included at this budget?
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Layout changes (soil stack relocation), Stone benchtops or imported tile, Underfloor heating, Designer tapware
How long does a $20,000 bathroom renovation take in Sydney?
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3 to 4 weeks from demolition to final hand-off. Your matched renovator provides a fixed schedule in the quote.
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