How much does carpet cleaning cost in Australia?
Carpet cleaning in Australia typically costs around $160 per job for a standard job, with prices running from about $85 for the smallest jobs up to $325 for the largest. Size and condition drive the price more than anything else, and every add-on is itemised on the quote before you book.
Get your exact priceCarpet cleaning prices by job size
| Job | What it covers | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | Single bedroom or lounge | $85 |
| 2 – 3 rooms | Small unit or apartment | $160 |
| 4 – 5 rooms | Family home | $235 |
| Whole house | 6+ rooms + stairs | $325 |
Three worked carpet cleaning examples
Real-world jobs and what they usually come to, per job.
Smallest job
1 room
Single bedroom or lounge
$85
per job
Most common
4 – 5 rooms
Family home
$235
per job
Largest job
Whole house
6+ rooms + stairs
$325
per job
Carpet cleaning prices by state
Averages across 1004 Australian suburbs covered by HomeEasy.
| State | From | Typical | Larger jobs | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $85 | $160 | $325 | 294 |
| Victoria | $85 | $160 | $325 | 235 |
| Queensland | $85 | $160 | $325 | 199 |
| Western Australia | $85 | $160 | $325 | 110 |
| South Australia | $85 | $160 | $325 | 80 |
| Tasmania | $85 | $160 | $325 | 38 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $85 | $160 | $325 | 29 |
| Northern Territory | $85 | $160 | $325 | 19 |
What changes the price
Room count
Pricing is per room, with hallways usually included.
Soiling level
Traffic lanes and stains need pre-treatment.
Stairs and upholstery
Stairs and sofas are quoted on top of rooms.
Treatments
Stain protection and deodorising are optional add-ons.
How to compare carpet cleaning quotes
The cheapest number on the page is rarely the cheapest job. Check each quote against the same list before you decide.
- ✓Is the base job priced for your actual property size, or an assumed "standard" one?
- ✓Are extras itemised, or bundled into a vague "from" price that can move on the day?
- ✓Does the quote say what happens if the job turns out bigger than described?
- ✓Is travel, call-out or fuel charged separately?
- ✓Is a deposit required, or do you pay after the work is finished?
- ✓Can you reschedule or cancel without a fee?
Every HomeEasy quote answers all six: the price is itemised upfront, there is no deposit, and you pay after the job.
Common questions
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Australia?
Carpet cleaning in Australia typically costs about $160 for a standard job, with prices running from around $85 for 1 room up to about $325 for whole house. Every add-on is itemised on the quote, so the total you see is the total you pay.
What is a fair price for carpet cleaning?
A fair one-off price sits in the $85–$325 band depending on the size and condition of the job. Anything well below that band usually excludes add-ons that get charged later, which is why HomeEasy shows every line item before you book.
How much does it cost to clean carpet per room?
Carpet cleaning is priced per room in Australia, typically around $53–$80 a room with hallways usually included. Stairs, rugs and upholstery are quoted separately, and heavy soiling or stain pre-treatment adds to the total.
How long does carpet take to dry?
With hot water extraction most carpets are walkable in about two hours and fully dry in four to eight, depending on ventilation and humidity. Fans or air conditioning shorten that noticeably in humid weather.
Does carpet cleaning cost more in some states?
Only slightly. Prices track local labour costs and property size more than state borders — inner-city suburbs with compact homes sit at the bottom of the range and outer-metro or larger properties sit at the top. The state table on this page shows the spread.
When do I pay for carpet cleaning booked through HomeEasy?
After the job is done. You see the itemised quote and the pro's available times upfront, book the slot that suits, and pay once the work is completed. There are no deposits and you can reschedule or cancel free from your account.