What Australian joinery workshops actually charge for kitchens, wardrobes, vanities and custom cabinetwork.
There are two common pricing approaches in the Australian market: per-linear-metre (LM) pricing, which is common for volume builders and project homes, and detailed estimating, which is standard for custom residential and commercial joinery. Per-LM pricing is faster but carries more risk — the actual cost of each linear metre varies significantly by specification and complexity.
These are market benchmarks based on survey data and are indicative only — actual pricing varies substantially by specification, location, and workshop overhead structure.
Sydney and Melbourne metro projects typically command 10–20% premium over Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth equivalents, reflecting higher overhead costs. Regional and rural markets often see more competitive pricing due to lower overheads but also higher material freight costs.
Some workshops price by component rather than linear metre — per door, per drawer, per carcass box. This approach can be more accurate for complex jobs with significant variation in component mix. It also makes variation pricing more straightforward when the client adds or changes components mid-project.
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