By Team Beare. Updated August 2026.
The short answer: most Australian carpet projects sit between $45 and $110 per square metre supplied and installed (RRP). Where your home lands in that range comes down to the fibre and construction you choose, and the underlay beneath it.
Carpet pricing has a reputation for being confusing, and it does not need to be. This guide walks through the typical market ranges in Australia, what actually moves the price of a carpet project, and how to compare quotes with confidence. One note before the numbers: these are broad national market ranges observed across the flooring industry, not Beare Flooring prices. Every home is different, and the only figure that truly fits your project is an itemised quote measured in your own space.
Carpet Cost At A Glance
| Cost component | Typical Australian market range |
|---|---|
| Carpet, supplied and installed | Around $45 to $110 per square metre |
| Removing and disposing of old flooring | A separate line on most quotes, priced by what is coming up |
The installed range covers everything from practical polyester carpets through to dense solution dyed nylon and wool. The fibre and construction you choose is the single biggest lever on price.
What Moves The Price
Two carpet quotes can land thousands of dollars apart for the same home. These are the factors doing the work behind the number.
- Fibre and construction – Carpet price follows what it is made of and how densely it is made. Solution dyed nylon carries built-in stain and fade resistance, wool brings natural warmth and resilience, and polyester delivers softness at an accessible price. Within each fibre, a denser pile wears better and costs more. Our carpet range shows the spread across fibres and styles. For how wool and synthetic compare beyond price, see our wool vs synthetic carpet comparison.
- Underlay – The layer you never see changes how carpet feels underfoot, how it sounds and how long it keeps its body. Quotes should name the underlay and price it clearly, because upgrading underlay is often the smartest dollar in the whole project.
- Room shapes and seams – Carpet comes in broadloom rolls, so stairs, corridors and unusual room shapes affect how much material the job needs and where seams fall. Two homes with the same floor area can need noticeably different amounts of carpet.
- Removing what is there now – Lifting old carpet is usually quick work. Glued floor coverings take longer to remove and dispose of, and that difference shows up as its own line on a fair quote.
- Where you live – Freight is a genuine part of flooring economics in Australia, particularly outside the capital cities, and it is one reason the same carpet can be quoted differently between regions.
What A Whole Home Costs
Applying the typical $45 to $110 installed range to common project sizes gives a feel for real budgets:
| Project size | Typical installed total |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom (around 20m2) | Around $900 to $2,200 |
| Three bedrooms and a hallway (around 50m2) | Around $2,250 to $5,500 |
| Whole home (around 100m2) | Around $4,500 to $11,000 |
| Larger home (around 150m2) | Around $6,750 to $16,500 |
Smaller jobs tend to sit higher per square metre because fixed costs spread across fewer metres. Treat these as expectation-setters, not quotes.
Supply Only Or Supplied And Installed?
A supply-only price tells you about the carpet. An installed price tells you about the project, and carpet in particular rewards professional installation: power-stretched seams, properly trimmed edges and the right underlay decide how the floor looks in year eight, not just week one. Ask for an itemised quote that separates carpet, underlay, removal and installation, and comparing providers becomes straightforward.
Where Carpet Sits Against Other Floors
As a general rule of thumb across the Australian market, supplied and installed:
| Flooring type | Typical installed range (per m2, RRP) |
|---|---|
| Carpet | Around $45 to $110 |
| Vinyl planks | Around $55 to $110 |
| Laminate | Around $55 to $140 |
| Hybrid | Around $80 to $140 |
| Engineered timber | Around $115 to $250 |
Carpet remains one of the most accessible ways to floor a whole home, which is part of why bedrooms and living areas so often come back to it. If you are weighing carpet against hard flooring for different rooms, our room-by-room flooring guide is a helpful companion to this one.
Getting Value From Your Quote
Value in carpet is about matching the product to the room. Busy hallways and family rooms reward dense, resilient fibres. Quieter bedrooms can sit comfortably further down the range. Spending where the traffic is, and saving where it is not, usually beats putting one mid-priced carpet everywhere. A measured quote in your own home, with samples underfoot in your own light, is how those decisions get easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is there such a spread in carpet prices? – Because carpet itself varies so much. Fibre type, pile density and construction all move the supply price, and the condition of your floor moves the rest. Two quotes for the same room can describe quite different carpets, which is why an itemised quote matters.
- Does the price include underlay? – Sometimes, and it is worth checking every time. Underlay affects how carpet feels and how long it lasts, so a good quote names the underlay and prices it clearly rather than hiding it in a lump sum.
- Which carpet fibre offers the most value? – Solution dyed nylon earns its keep in busy homes because the colour runs through the entire fibre, resisting stains and fading. Polyester offers softness at a friendly price for quieter rooms, and wool rewards homeowners who value natural comfort and longevity.
- Is cheaper carpet a false economy? – In a busy hallway or living room it can be, because flattened pile shows quickly. In a guest bedroom, a modestly priced carpet can serve for many years. Matching the carpet to the room is where good advice saves money.
- Does new carpet add value to a home? – Fresh carpet is one of the quickest ways to lift how a home presents, and buyers and renters notice it immediately. It is a practical improvement as well as a comfortable one.
The Price That Matters Is Yours
Market ranges set expectations, but your home sets the number. Our mobile showroom brings carpet samples to your space so you can feel the difference between fibres where the carpet will actually live, and your quote is measured, itemised and explained on the spot. Explore the carpet range or book your free in-home measure and quote when you are ready.
Prices in this guide are recommended retail prices per square metre and exclude GST. They are broad national market ranges current as at August 2026, observed across the Australian flooring industry, not Beare Flooring quotes, and no trade discounts are applied. Prices vary with product choice, site conditions and location. Installation requirements vary by state and territory; always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and confirm any building requirements with your local authority or certifier. For exact pricing, book a free in-home measure and quote.
