Cabinet Maker Perth, WAUpdated September 2026
Selected guide range
$3,000–$14,600per job
Mid point $7,800 per job
WA (about −5%) · Built 1990–2010 · Other factors typical · Not a personalised quote
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A tradie-ready brief: scope of work, site checks, decisions, budget range and PDF. $9.50 AUD one-off.
Custom wardrobes in Perth typically cost $3,000–$14,600 per job, with a smaller cabinet-making trade pool and material logistics influencing individual quotes. Perth's larger suburban bedrooms and newer housing stock make for some of the most straightforward installations in the country. A standard bedroom wardrobe with sliding doors and melamine internals lands around $7,800.
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A Perth Cabinet Maker quote covers site measure, design, manufacture, delivery, and installation. The carcass is built from 18mm board compliant with AS 4386:2018. Doors, internal fitout, and hardware are included. Soft-close drawers and hinges are standard on mid-range and above.
Not usually included: internal wardrobe lighting (an electrician handles this, ~$200–$500), painting, or carpet trimming.
Price reports shared by Australian homeowners.
Homeowner-reported amounts, with badges showing whether each was paid, quoted or unspecified.
These reports range from doors or internals only to single wardrobes and fit-outs across several rooms, and some give per-room prices, so we show individual reports without summary statistics. Compare the width and height, number of rooms, door type, internals, finish and whether installation and removal are included, as well as location and date, before using a report as a reference.
Showing reports from across Australia — too few reports for Western Australia alone.
| Year & location | Scope of work | Reported amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026QLD | sliding doors only for 3 existing wardrobes: two mirrored and one white vinyl; supplied and installed | $2,100Quoted |
| 2026VIC | 3 separate built-in wardrobes (two about 2100 wide and one 3000 wide) with mirror sliding doors; ceiling height 2590; carpenter | $18,000Quoted |
| 2026Australia | custom wardrobe with hinged doors designed by homeowner; fully installed | $6,650Reported paid |
| 2026Australia | custom wardrobe 2m wide x 550mm deep x 2500mm high with Polytec matt finish; 6 soft-close drawers; bulkhead for new cornice; installed | $2,200Reported paid |
| 2026Australia | custom wardrobe with stacking sliding timber doors; drawers; hanging and open shelves; existing opening enlarged and re-plastered floor to ceiling | $3,200Quoted |
| 2026Australia | two built-ins incl a hallway cupboard 6 doors long | $5,000Price type unknown |
| 2026Australia | built-in wardrobe for a single bedroom | $14,000Quoted |
| 2026VIC | 3m wide built-in wardrobe with non-mirrored doors and internals | $8,000Quoted |
| 2026NSW | built-in wardrobes in three bedrooms about 3m high x 2.4-3m wide with many drawers and 270 degree hinges | $24,000Price type unknown |
| 2026NSW | 5 sets of floor to ceiling built-in robes imported from China (veneer and 2-pac shaker; LED strips) plus local carpenter install | $17,000Reported paid |
| 2026NSW | walk-in robe from a wardrobe company; not all inserts included | $12,000Quoted |
| 2026NSW | walk-in robe in the company standard size (shorter than full height) | $9,000Quoted |
| 2025QLD | built-in wardrobes for three bedrooms (master with double wardrobes) plus a laundry built-in | $8,000Reported paid |
| 2025NSW | built-in wardrobes for two bedrooms plus wardrobes in a walk-in robe and three hall cupboards | $65,000Quoted |
| 2025NSW | built-in wardrobes for two bedrooms plus wardrobes in a walk-in robe and three hall cupboards; local joiner custom build and install | $17,000Quoted |
| 2025Australia | per room: built-in wardrobe 2.5m long x 2.7m high installed | $4,000Quoted |
| 2025Australia | 6m x 3m walk-in robe with full built-in cupboards by a cabinetmaker | $18,000Reported paid |
| 2025Australia | 4 door walk-in robe fully supplied and installed | $3,000Price type unknown |
| 2025Australia | 3 sliding door built-in wardrobe 2.4m x 2.4m (Innerspace) | $4,000Quoted |
| 2025NSW | wardrobe internals for 3 bedrooms (one walk-in and two built-in): existing shelving removed; new shelves drawers and cupboards; no doors; incl rubbish removal and wall patching | $7,000Quoted |
| 2025Australia | one built-in wardrobe with hinged doors (7am Wardrobes) | $10,000Quoted |
| 2024Australia | per room: fully custom floor to ceiling built-in wardrobe by a local cabinet maker | $7,500Reported paid |
| 2023Australia | 3 double door built-in wardrobes each up to 1500mm wide x 2.7m high | $14,250Quoted |
| 2021Australia | two floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes 3m high | $2,500Reported paid |
| 2020Australia | built-in wardrobe about 2.6m wide x 2.4m high with sliding doors; 2 sets of drawers and hanging space; new wardrobe in main bedroom | $4,500Quoted |
| 2020Australia | built-in wardrobe about 2.6m wide x 2.4m high with sliding doors; 2 sets of drawers and hanging space; new wardrobe in main bedroom | $5,500Quoted |
| 2020Australia | built-in wardrobe about 2.6m wide x 2.4m high with sliding doors; 2 sets of drawers and hanging space; Stegbar | $7,500Quoted |
| 2020Australia | two built-in wardrobes with glass sliding doors: about 3m wide x 2.4m high (frame existing) and about 2m wide x 2.4m high (incl frame and bulkhead); total for both | $1,900Reported paid |
| 2020Australia | walk-in robe cabinets quoted by the home builder | $5,000Quoted |
Sparky collects public homeowner reports from forums such as Reddit, Whirlpool, OzBargain and PropertyChat, review sites such as ProductReview, and a few direct submissions. We read each source thread before adding a report but do not verify the underlying transaction. Reports include amounts paid, quotes received and amounts with an unknown price type. GST treatment is usually unknown, and inclusions vary. Amounts are in Australian dollars and are not adjusted for inflation. These reports are shown individually, without summary statistics. Compare scope, location and year before using a report as a reference.
A single 1.8m hinged-door wardrobe in white melamine in a Baldivis or Ellenbrook new-build sits toward $3,000. A full walk-in robe fitout in a Dalkeith or City Beach renovation with timber-look laminate, soft-close everything, pull-out accessories, and integrated lighting pushes toward $14,600.
New-build estates (Baldivis, Ellenbrook, Piara Waters, Byford, Yanchep). Perth's growth corridors produce homes with generous master bedrooms — 4m x 4m walk-in robe shells are common. Standard 2,400mm ceilings, plasterboard on timber stud walls, and wide hallways make these the easiest installations in Perth. Many homeowners upgrade the builder's basic robe fitout (a shelf and rail behind bifold doors) within the first few years of ownership. A full custom fitout of an existing walk-in shell in melamine with drawers and double hanging runs $5,000–$8,000.
Established suburbs (Subiaco, Claremont, Nedlands, Mount Lawley). Older homes (1950s–1980s) with double-brick construction are common in these suburbs. Wardrobes are fixed to the brick walls using masonry anchors, which is straightforward but requires a hammer drill and appropriate fixings. Room dimensions are often a little tighter than new-builds, and some older homes have non-standard ceiling heights (2,550mm or 2,700mm) that benefit from floor-to-ceiling custom designs.
Premium suburbs (Dalkeith, City Beach, Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove). The walk-in robe fitout market here mirrors Sydney's North Shore — premium materials, full accessory fitouts, island benches in larger walk-ins, and integrated lighting. Timber-look laminate is more common than actual timber veneer in Perth, reflecting the city's preference for a clean, modern aesthetic. Expect $10,000–$15,000+ for a premium walk-in.
Coastal considerations. Perth's dry climate means moisture is less of a concern for wardrobe materials than in Brisbane or coastal Sydney. Standard melamine is perfectly suitable for virtually all Perth bedrooms. The bigger concern in coastal suburbs (Scarborough, Trigg, Cottesloe) is salt air corrosion on metal hardware — specify stainless steel or high-quality zinc-alloy handles and runners if you are within a few hundred metres of the coast.
Perth building cycles. Perth's economy is closely tied to the mining sector, and construction activity tends to follow mining investment cycles. During boom periods, cabinet makers can be booked 8–12 weeks ahead and prices firm up. During quieter periods, you may find shorter lead times and more competitive quotes. If your project is not urgent, timing your wardrobe installation for a quieter period can save 5–10%.
Cabinet-making and joinery work in Western Australia does not have a specific trade licence requirement below the general building work threshold. However, building work valued over $20,000 requires registration with the WA Building Services Board. Most individual wardrobe projects fall under this threshold, but a whole-home fitout (multiple rooms) may exceed it.
Regardless of the licensing threshold, always ask for:
The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety handles building disputes and complaints if issues arise with the work.
Estimates are based on current trade rates for Cabinet Makers in WA, adjusted for Perth labour costs and typical material prices. All figures include GST. Ranges cover a basic single wardrobe through to a premium walk-in robe fitout.
Pricing adjusted for Perth's specific housing stock and common complications by era.
All prices in AUD including GST. Prices are per job. Estimates only. Last updated September 2026.
A tradie-ready brief: scope of work, site checks, decisions, budget range and PDF. $9.50 AUD one-off.
A basic two-wall walk-in robe in white melamine with shelves, rails, and a few drawers runs $5,000 to $7,000 in Perth. A premium three-wall fitout with timber-look laminate, full drawer banks, pull-out accessories, and LED lighting runs $8,000 to $15,000. Perth's generous bedroom sizes mean walk-in robes are common in homes built after 2000.
Cabinet-making and joinery work in WA does not have a specific trade licence requirement. However, building work valued over $20,000 requires the contractor to be registered with the WA Building Services Board. Most individual wardrobe projects fall under this threshold, but a whole-home fitout may exceed it. Always check references and ask for proof of public liability insurance.
For new-build homes in Perth's growth corridors, custom wardrobes are typically two to four times the cost of flat-pack but last significantly longer and maximise the space. Many Perth homeowners start with builder-grade flat-pack robes and upgrade to custom within 3 to 5 years once the house is settled and they know exactly what storage they need. Custom makes the most sense when you have non-standard dimensions, want sliding or mirrored doors, or need a walk-in robe fitout.
White melamine is the most popular choice across Perth, followed by wood-look laminate finishes like Polytec Ravine in natural oak or coastal tones. Timber veneer is less common in Perth than in Melbourne or Sydney — the clean, modern aesthetic of Perth's newer homes suits laminate and painted finishes well.