Free AU Tool 🇦🇺 AUD · m²
Calculate carpet costs in AUD for any Australian home. Includes Australian supply rates, installation labour, underlay, and 10% GST. Pricing guide for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, and SA.
| Type | Carpet/m² | +Underlay | +Install | Total/m² incl. GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene (budget) | A$12–$20 | A$6–$10 | A$10–$15 | A$31–$50 |
| Nylon / Triexta (mid) | A$25–$50 | A$7–$12 | A$10–$18 | A$46–$88 |
| Wool blend (premium) | A$45–$100 | A$8–$15 | A$12–$20 | A$72–$148 |
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Australian carpet prices per m² (supply only): Polypropylene: A$12–$25/m², Nylon/Triexta: A$25–$60/m², Wool blend: A$45–$100/m², Pure wool: A$70–$150+/m². Add A$7–$15/m² for underlay and A$10–$18/m² for professional installation. Total fully installed: typically A$30–$120+/m² including 10% GST.
Australian carpet installation (labour only) costs A$10–$18 per m² for standard rooms. Stairs cost A$15–$25 per step. Most installers have a minimum call-out of A$150–$250. Expect to pay A$200–$600 per room for a standard bedroom (12–20 m²), including labour only.
Popular Australian choices: Triexta (SmartStrand) — excellent stain resistance, good for families with pets; Solution-dyed nylon — most durable for high-traffic areas; Wool blend — premium feel, fire-resistant (important in bushfire zones). For coastal areas prone to humidity, synthetic fibres (nylon, triexta) are recommended over wool.