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House Cleaner Cost Calculator & Price Guide — Australia 2026

Choose your job and answer a few questions. The price range changes with each answer, so you know what to expect before you talk to anyone. When you are ready, you can ask up to three local house cleaners to quote.

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House Cleaning

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Prices include GST. They come from SureQuote's pricing for each job, updated October 2026.

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

Hourly rate (ex GST)
$50/hr
Call-out fee
Varies, so ask when you get quotes
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common house cleaner jobs & costs

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

Regular Clean$216 – $334
Frequency
Bedrooms
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End of Lease Clean$347 – $620
Extras
Bedrooms
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Move In Clean$332 – $600
Dust level
Bedrooms
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Deep Clean$334 – $605
Condition
Bedrooms
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Builders Clean$734 – $1,507
Dust level
Rooms
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Single Service Add-Ons$151 – $314
Add-ons
Items
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General & other house cleaning jobs$226 – $358
Job size
Delicate surfaces
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Prices include GST. They are indicative ranges for a typical job, from SureQuote's pricing for each job, updated October 2026. Your quote can differ for your specific job. Price yours in the calculator, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.

Learn the rules for hiring house cleaners in your state

Licences, contracts and deposits for house cleaning work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.

RuleNSWVICQLDSAWATASNTACT
LicenceWhat the register calls itNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence neededNo licence needed
Licence needed fromJob value that triggers itNeverNeverNeverNeverNeverNeverNeverNever
Written contractRequired aboveDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not apply
Deposit capMost you can be asked forDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not apply
Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it aboveDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not apply
Cooling-offAfter you signDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not apply

NSW Sources: Home Building Act 1989. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

VIC Sources: bpc.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

SA Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

WA Sources: Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

NT Sources: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

Common Questions

House Cleaner pricing FAQ

How much do house cleaners typically charge?
Cleaning costs vary widely depending on the job type, property size and how much labour and specialist products are required. Simple regular cleans are generally much less than deep, builders or end-of-lease cleans that need extra time or treatments. The page shows live pricing for your area to help you compare quotes.
Do house cleaners charge call-out fees?
Many house cleaners include a call-out or minimum attendance fee to cover travel and initial assessment, and this is often shown separately from hourly labour charges. After-hours, weekend or urgent bookings commonly attract higher rates or multipliers. Always check quotes to see what is included and whether a call-out fee applies.
What qualifications should I look for in a house cleaner?
Cleaning work doesn't require a government licence, but look for industry memberships such as ACCA, CCA or BSCAA, proof of an active ABN and adequate public liability insurance. A current national police check is often requested for in-home access. These signals can help you assess professionalism and trustworthiness.
Is the SureQuote estimate a quote, and why can a tradie's quote be different?
No. Your estimate is a guide price for a typical job that matches your answers. A tradie prices your actual job in their quote, once they've seen things like access, condition, materials and the full scope. Read the full answer
What happens after I submit my job, and how many tradies will contact me?
We email you your estimate and a link to your job. Up to 3 local tradies can take it and contact you to quote; only they get your name, phone and email, and you choose who to hire, if anyone. Read the full answer
Is it free to get quotes, and does the tradie's fee raise my price?
Yes, getting quotes is free and you don't have to hire anyone. Tradies pay us a capped fee to take your job, and we set it before they quote, so nothing is added to your quote. Read the full answer
Can I add photos to my job?
Yes. Add up to 10 photos in the chat after you give your contact details, or later from the job in Hire, and tradies see them before they take the job. Read the full answer
Do I have to hire one of the tradies?
No. Getting quotes is free, you're never obliged to hire anyone, and you pay only the tradie you choose to hire. Read the full answer
Does SureQuote check tradies' licences and insurance?
We collect each business's ABN, licence, insurance and warranty details and keep them as up to date as we can, so you can see them in one place on its profile. We don't guarantee them, so always check the licence yourself on the relevant licence register before you hire. Read the full answer

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