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Construction Cost Table

Construction TypeLevel of Finish
HouseLowMediumHigh
3br brick veneer project home, level block, single level, shelf design$1,010$1,250$1,630
3br full brick project home, level block, single level, shelf design$1,040$1,320$1,670
4br brick veneer home, level block, single level, unique design$1,570$1,750$1,890
4br full brick home, level block, single level, unique design$1,640$1,810$2,010
3br brick veneer project home, level block, two level, shelf design$1,060$1,310$1,710
3br full brick project home, level block, two level, shelf design$1,090$1,380$1,760
4br brick veneer home, level block, two level, unique design.$1,640$1,830$1,980
4br full brick home, level block, two level, unique design$1,720$1,910$2,110
Architecturally designed executive residence$2,160$3,250$5,050
Townhouse
2br, single level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property$980$1,220$1,560
2br, 2 level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property$1,190$1,320$1,710
3br, single level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property$970$1,210$1,550
3br, 2 level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property$1,300$1,480$2,270
Units
3 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, ground floor parking$1,460$1,700$2,270
3 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, basement parking$1,560$1,780$2,320
4-8 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, ground floor parking.$1,600$1,820$2,440
4-8 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, basement parking$1,700$1,920$2,550
8 or more level unit complex, including lift and basement car parking$1,760$1,970$3,030
Commerical
1-4 level open plan offices, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out$1,320$1,510$2,290
4-8 level open plan offices, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out$1,570$1,850$2,400
8 levels and over, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out$1,880$2,064$2,770
Industrial
High Bay Warehouse, standard config, concrete floor, metal clad$810$885$980
High Bay Warehouse, standard config, concrete floor, pre-cast concrete wall clad$930$990$1,130
Retail
Suburban shopping mall area including A/C$1,330$1,620$2,010
Supermarket, including A/C, excluding fit out$1,320$1,400$1,580
Hotels/Motels
Single level boutique motel, including A/C, guest facilities$1,920$2,390$3,100
Single level tavern/hotel, including A/C, excluding loose item fit out$1,700$2,050$2,270

Regional Variations

Cairns115 %-130 %
Brisbane105 %-115 %
Sydney100 %-100 %
Canberra96 %-104 %
Melbourne98 %-108 %
Hobart87 %-97 %
Adelaide98 %-110 %
Perth100 %-120 %
Regional Varitation

The Calculation of Construction Costs

The above costs are calculated based on a Gross Floor Area (GFA) rate. Typically GFA can be defined as the sum of the fully enclosed covered floor area and the unenclosed covered floor area of a building at all floor levels, measured in a square metre rate. GFA consists of two elements:

  • FECA: Fully Enclosed Covered Area
  • UCA: Unenclosed Covered Area
FECA: Includes items such as: UCA: Includes items such as:
  • Basements
  • Attics
  • Garages
  • Penthouses
  • Lift shafts
  • Staircases
  • Columns and piers
  • Roofed balconies
  • Open verandahs
  • Porches and porticos
  • Attached covered walkways
  • Usable space under buildings

Costs provided are an average price for typical buildings as at the date of publication, allowing for preliminaries, builders profit and overheads. Costs can provide no more than a rough guide to the probable cost of building, as costs can vary significantly based on site conditions, level of fitout and design.


Disclaimer:
The construction cost information above is provided as a general guide to allow you to estimate the potential construction costs for a building type. However, the Cost Information is based on assumptions concerning construction type, quality and condition of inclusions which may differ from your personal circumstances. You acknowledge and agree you must undertake your own analysis and obtain independent construction, legal, financial and taxation advice before using, relying or acting on the Cost Information.
Any statements, estimates, or projections in the Cost Information concerning construction costs are not a representation as to future matters. No representation is made that your construction costs will be the same as for the relevant general building type in the Cost Information.
Neither BMT & Assoc, nor its directors, shareholders or advisors make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the Cost Information. Nor will they have any liability to you or any other party for any representations (express or implied) contained in, or any omissions from, the Cost Information.