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Renovation Cost Calculator — Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

Pick your project type, the finish level you have in mind and your suburb, and we'll show the cost range local builders are currently quoting across Melbourne's northern suburbs. The bands below come from the same 2026 figures published on our suburb and cost guide pages — not a generic national average.

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Indicative range — kitchen renovation in Coburg

5,000 – $55,000

Custom cabinetry, stone benchtops, quality Australian-made appliances and some layout changes.

Coburg sits in our established middle-north market.

This is an indicative estimate only. Actual costs vary with site conditions, materials, and scope. Get free quotes from vetted local builders to confirm your real price.

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Typical renovation costs in Melbourne's northern suburbs (2026)

Mid-range cost bands by project type and market. Premium covers Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Strathmore, Fitzroy North, Northcote and Thornbury. Established middle-north covers Coburg, Brunswick, Pascoe Vale, Preston, Oak Park, Glenroy, Bundoora, Greensborough, Eltham and Diamond Creek. Value northern covers Reservoir, Hadfield, Fawkner, Broadmeadows, Tullamarine, Gladstone Park, Mill Park, Thomastown and Lalor.

Mid-range renovation cost ranges by project type and northern suburbs market tier, 2026
Project typePremium inner-north marketEstablished middle-north marketValue northern market
Kitchen renovation$35,000 – $65,0005,000 – $55,0005,000 – $50,000
Bathroom renovation$30,000 – $50,0005,000 – $40,0000,000 – $35,000
Home extension (single storey)
80,000 – $320,000
50,000 –
80,000
40,000 –
50,000
Home extension (double storey)$320,000 – $550,00080,000 – $500,00060,000 – $450,000
Second storey addition50,000 – $420,00030,000 – $380,00010,000 – $350,000
Full home renovation50,000 – $400,00000,000 – $300,000
80,000 –
80,000
General / cosmetic renovation$30,000 – $50,0005,000 – $40,0002,000 – $38,000

Indicative 2026 ranges only. Basic and high-end scopes sit below and above these mid-range bands — use the calculator above for your finish level.

Renovation cost questions

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Melbourne?

In Melbourne's northern suburbs a basic kitchen renovation typically runs

5,000 –
5,000, a mid-range renovation with custom cabinetry and stone benchtops
5,000 – $65,000, and a high-end kitchen $60,000 –
20,000. Inner-north suburbs such as Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Northcote sit at the higher end of each band.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Melbourne?

A like-for-like bathroom replacement usually costs

2,000 –
5,000. A full strip-out with new waterproofing, floor-to-ceiling tiling and a custom vanity is generally
5,000 – $50,000, and a high-end bathroom with a reconfigured layout and premium tapware runs $40,000 – $80,000.

How much does a home extension cost in Melbourne's northern suburbs?

A single storey extension typically costs

40,000 – $320,000 depending on size, site access and finish level. A double storey extension generally runs
60,000 – $550,000, and adding a second storey to an existing home is usually
10,000 – $420,000.

Why do renovation costs vary between northern suburbs?

Site conditions, house age and construction type, access for trades and machinery, council requirements and local demand all move the price. Homes in premium inner-north suburbs often need heritage-sensitive detailing and higher-spec finishes, which lifts the cost of the same nominal scope.

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