Landed prices in Melbourne
What a China-made fit-out costs landed in Melbourne, against what Melbourne suppliers charge. A $60,000 factory order for a four-bedroom house lands at about $77,003 including GST, freight and Elje's fees. Estimate, October 2026 rates (RBA exchange rate of 16 October 2026).
Six fit-outs landed in Melbourne
Middle estimate with the low to high range, against the local supply-only price. Every landed figure is an estimate until a delivered Melbourne job replaces it.
| Fit-out | Landed in Melbourne | Local, supply only |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | about $17,530 ($13,377 to $22,273) | $20,000 to $33,000 (national) |
| Bathroom | about $7,909 ($6,127 to $10,034) | $5,900 to $10,100 (national) |
| Tiles | about $41 per m2 alone, $15 with a kitchen | $50 to $150 per m2 (national) |
| Tapware | about $168 per basin mixer, with a kitchen | $250 to $1,850 each per basin mixer (national) |
| Stone benchtops | about $1,576 per m2 alone, $1,054 with a kitchen | $960 to $1,550 per m2 porcelain installed (national) |
| Whole-house fit-out | about $77,003 ($75,274 to $78,813) | $75,000 to $175,000 (national) |
Freight and charges into Melbourne
Foshan factory to Nansha, Shekou or Yantian, a direct service to the Port of Melbourne, then a short run to the suburbs.
Australia's busiest container port, with terminals at Swanson Dock (DP World, Patrick) and Webb Dock (VICT), a few kilometres from the city.
| Arrives at | Port of Melbourne |
| Sea leg from South China | 14 to 34 days |
| Own 20 ft container, sea freight | $3,174 to $3,879 |
| Own 40 ft container, sea freight | $6,219 to $7,917 |
| Shared container, per revenue tonne | $50 to $216 |
| Terminal access charge, per container | $242.00 ex GST |
| Delivery to site, 20 ft container | $350 to $1,200 |
| Delivery to site, 40 ft container | $350 to $1,600 |
The Melbourne market
Melbourne sits about 5 percent above Brisbane on the cost index, level with Perth. Rider Levett Bucknall forecasts a flat 4 percent a year rise in building costs, the gentlest of the capitals. Stone fabricators charge 15 to 20 percent more per metre than in Brisbane or Adelaide, and Melbourne's big tile houses do not publish online prices.
Notes for Melbourne
Cool and changeable. Kitchens and bathrooms run cooler and drier than in Queensland, so standard moisture-resistant board in wet rooms is normal.
Outer suburbs and growth corridors: container at the kerb. Inner suburbs: depot unpack and a small truck is usually easier.
- Melbourne gets the most sailings from South China of any Australian port, so there is more choice of vessel and shared container.
- Inner-city Victorian and Edwardian houses have narrow side lanes and laneway access. Plan the delivery before the container is booked.
- Plumbing and building practitioners are registered with the Victorian building regulator. Imported certified products are installed the same way as local ones.
Questions
Are these Melbourne prices quotes?
No. They are estimates from published October 2026 freight, port and duty rates and factory prices from 2026 orders. A landed estimate for your own plans takes 3 business days.
What is not included?
Installation, local trades, appliances, and any biosecurity inspection or treatment if the container is selected (about $850 to $1,280 when it happens). Aluminium windows and doors are priced separately because of anti-dumping deposits.
- What's The Damage, State of the Australian Renovation Market 2026
- Rider Levett Bucknall, Riders Digest 2026, Melbourne
- Melbourne ocean rate source
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- RBA exchange rates (daily, 16 Oct 2026)
- Sino Shipping, Foshan freight guide (Swedish edition)
- KLN Oceania, FCL rates China to Australia September 2026 outlook (transit table)
- KLN Oceania, FCL rates China to Australia October 2026 outlook
- Goodhope Freight, China to Australia dated rate log 2026
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- Welltrans Logistics, China to Australia costs
- Omega Cargo, Container transport services in Australia
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- Australian Border Force, Customs Tariff Schedule 3 (working tariff)
Kitchen landed in Melbourne
What a kitchen costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.
Bathroom landed in Melbourne
What a bathroom costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.
Tiles landed in Melbourne
What a tiles costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.
Tapware landed in Melbourne
What a tapware costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.
Stone benchtops landed in Melbourne
What a stone benchtops costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.
Whole-house fit-out landed in Melbourne
What a whole-house fit-out costs landed in Melbourne, line by line, against Melbourne showroom prices.