Cost Guide

House Cleaner Costs in Australia

Understand typical house cleaner costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.

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Hourly rate
$50/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common house cleaner jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Builders Clean$445 – $4,495
Level of finish requestedAmount of trade debrisSite access and ease of entryMaterials, consumables and equipment hireTiming and after-hours attendance
Deep CleanRequest quote
Property condition and soil levelBond checklist and scope detailNeed for specialist equipmentSize, number of rooms and accessAdditional services and exclusions
End of lease cleanRequest quote
Property condition and cleanliness on arrivalProperty size and number of roomsSelected extras and specialist servicesNeed for subcontractors or third partiesTiming, after-hours and access issues
House Cleaner General Help$150 – $615
Level of soiling and contaminationType of surfaces and materialsAccess and property conditionTiming, staffing and callout application
Move In CleanRequest quote
Property condition and furnitureLevel of soil and problem typeNamed heavy add-ons requestedNumber of cleaners and job durationTiming and callout fees
Regular CleanRequest quote
Service frequency and profileProperty condition and soil levelHome size and number of roomsAdd-ons and appliance interiorsTiming, callout and site access
Single Service AddonsRequest quote
Callout fee and labour timeJob complexity and intensitySpecialist consumables and PPESpecialised disposal or licensed work

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

House Cleaner licensing requirements

House Cleaner is generally unregulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • ABN with active business registration (verifiable via ABR)
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum recommended; $10M for commercial/large-scale operators)
  • Australian Cleaning Contractors Alliance (ACCA) membership
  • Building Service Contractors Association of Australia (BSCAA) membership or prequalification
  • National Police Check (recommended for in-home access, increasingly required by clients)

Requirements by state

New South Wales — No licence required
Victoria — No licence required
Queensland — No licence required
Western Australia — No licence required
South Australia — No licence required
Tasmania — No licence required
Northern Territory — No licence required
Australian Capital Territory — No licence required

Common Questions

House Cleaner pricing FAQ

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