Planning a kitchen is easier when you know the ballpark. Here’s a clear, Sydney-specific guide to what kitchen renovations cost in the Sutherland Shire & surrounds, ideal for family homes and apartments across Sylvania, Engadine, Kirrawee, Menai and nearby suburbs.

Snapshot: typical Sydney cost tiers (guide)

Budget / cosmetic: $15,000–$25,000 — refresh cabinetry fronts, benchtops, splashback, minimal layout change.
Mid-range: $25,000–$45,000 — new cabinetry, quality hardware, benchtops, appliances, lighting, some layout tweaks.
Premium: $45,000–$80,000+ — bespoke cabinetry, premium benchtops (e.g., porcelain/sintered), integrated appliances, lighting design, services relocation.

Independent round-ups referencing HIA data commonly place Australian kitchen averages around $22,000–$40,000, with Sydney projects often running higher depending on scope, finishes and trades.

These are guides only. Your final price depends on room size, services, selections and site conditions; recent Sydney guides echo similar brackets.

What drives the number up (or down)

Cabinetry & hardware (≈30–45%) — material, finish (melamine, matte lacquer, woodgrain), internal storage (drawers, pull-outs) and soft-close systems.
Benchtops & splashback (≈10–20%) — porcelain/sintered slab, natural stone, laminate, glass.
Appliances (≈10–30%) — induction, integrated fridge/dishwasher, quiet rangehood with proper ducting.
Trades & services (≈15–30%) — electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plaster/paint, tiling, ventilation; more if relocating services or opening walls.
Lighting (≈3–8%) — task, ambient and accent layers for a polished result.
Contingency (≈10–15%) — smart buffer for surprises.

Smart ways to save (without looking “budget”)

Design from the inside out: wide drawers + inner-drawer pantry = fewer boxes, better function.
Keep the layout: moving plumbing/electrical costs real money, use a peninsula instead of adding an island if space is tight.
Mix materials: laminate on the runs, porcelain/sintered on the island for a luxe hero piece.
Plan lighting early: under-cabinet LEDs + a simple ceiling grid outperform expensive pendants doing all the work.

What a realistic scope looks like

Mid-range family kitchen: custom cabinetry (soft-close), engineered or porcelain benchtops, glass/porcelain splashback, induction, dishwasher, recirculating or ducted hood, layered LEDs, appliance tower, integrated bins, installation and make-good.
Premium entertainer: full height storage, appliance garage, integrated fridge/dishwasher, porcelain/sintered benchtops with waterfall, book-matched splashback, scene-controlled lighting, upgraded tapware, services relocation and ventilation upgrades.

Timeline at a glance

Design & selections: 1–4 weeks
Fabrication & procurement: 3–6+ weeks (finish-dependent)
On-site works & install: typically days, not weeks, pending benchtop templating and trades coordination

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FAQs

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Sydney?
Most Sydney kitchens fall into $25,000–$45,000 for mid-range scopes, with budget $15,000–$25,000 and premium $45,000–$80,000+ depending on materials, appliances and layout changes.

What’s the biggest cost in a kitchen reno?
Usually, cabinetry and hardware, followed by benchtops/splashback and trades/services. Integrated appliances and moving plumbing/electrical can push costs higher.

How can I keep costs down without it looking cheap?
Keep your services in place, invest in wide drawers and inner-drawer pantries for function, mix materials (laminate runs + premium island), and plan lighting early.

How long will installation take?
Once fabrication is complete, most kitchens are installed in days rather than weeks, subject to benchtop templating and coordinated trades.

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