How much does a Bunnings toilet installation cost? [2025]

The toilet is taken for granted in many homes but when it needs to be replaced - or if you need an extra one in your home - it’s something that we truly cherish. 

If you’re looking to install a new toilet from Bunnings, it’s likely you’re wondering about the price. In this article, we’ll break down the costs including parts, options and labour. Topics include: 

• How much does a toilet cost from Bunnings?

• What are the different types of toilets?

• How much does it cost to install a toilet from Bunnings?

• Who do I need to hire to install a toilet from Bunnings?

• How to find a qualified plumber

How much does a toilet cost from Bunnings?

Bunnings has a few different options, from spare parts and toilet seats to cisterns and full toilet systems. The price for these are: 

• Full toilet system: $147-$4,299

• Cisterns: $69-$127

• Toilet seats: $10-$1,048

Cistern systems are fairly similar, while toilets can be upgraded to have smart systems and handsfree flushing. The huge range for toilet seats includes plain white plastic seats and electric seats with warming and bidet functions. You’ll also find toilet parts in Bunnings, including things like inlet valves, cistern buttons, seals and a load of ways to fix or improve your toilet seat. 

Buying the toilet from Bunnings yourself is always the cheapest option, but if you’re short on time you can normally ask your plumber to pick it up for you, just be aware that they’ll be on the clock while they shop for you. 

The height and positioning of toilet installation affects user comfort and bathroom accessibility, particularly for elderly or disabled users. [Source: Getty Images]

What are the different types of toilets? 

You might think you know toilets, but if you really sit down and think about them you’ll realise there are actually quite a few options available on the market: 

• Close-coupled toilet: These are probably the most common in Australia. This is where the cistern sits behind the bowl and the flush pipe is hidden. Nearly all plumbers will have experience with this type of system

• Back-to-wall toilet: A more modern option which essentially works in the same way except it has more panelling in place to hide all of the pipes. This adds slightly to installation and repair time, but cuts down on cleaning time 

• In-wall cistern toilet: You might go for this design if you want to hide even more of your toilet. As the name suggests, the cistern is hidden away inside the wall, taking up less space in your home. These cost a lot more to install in an existing home, but can be added fairly effortlessly into a new build

• Smart toilets: These are similar to the toilets that you see in Japan, and they’re increasing in popularity. These cost more to buy and install, but they have a range of functions like built-in bidet, a seat warmer, air deodoriser and more

How much does it cost to install a toilet from Bunnings?

The cost to get a toilet professionally installed depends on one major factor: where you’re replacing a toilet or having a brand new one put in.

How much does it cost to replace a toilet?

According to Silverwater Plumbing to replace a toilet in NSW, you’re looking at $160 to $360 for labour costs. For the overall price, it’s likely you’ll pay somewhere up to $800. 

For one of the fancier models, like those with a built-in bidet, you may have to pay up to $1,000 for labour.  

How much does it cost to install a brand new toilet from Bunnings?

Adding an extra toilet to a home is a popular way to make a house more liveable. Common reasons for doing so include a growing family, ease of  access for older residents or properties that have an all-in-one bathroom that gets busy in the morning. 

The cost to install a brand new toilet can vary dramatically as it depends on where you want to put it. Recent pricing guides put it at anywhere from $5,000 all the way up to $30,000. 

One of the big factors in cost is plumbing, as not only do you need access to water but also to sewerage. If you have space in or near a laundry room, for example, that would be a lot cheaper than adding a second toilet far away from your existing pipework. 

Some homes are also better suited to an extra toilet. A Queenslander type home with nothing underneath it would be a lot cheaper to add a toilet to than a house with a slab that needs to be cut for pipework. 

Toilet installation requires precise positioning over floor flanges and proper bolt tightening to maintain stability without cracking porcelain. [Source: Getty Images]

Who do I need to hire to install a toilet from Bunnings?

For any work related to pipes and water, you need to make sure you hire a qualified plumber. Not only is it a legal requirement, it’s also a matter of safety. There’s a lot that can go wrong with plumbing work and if your bathroom floods it can be very expensive to fix – especially if your insurance company refuses to pay out if they know you didn’t get a licensed and insured plumber in. 

Professional toilet installation follows local plumbing codes and includes proper venting and waste connection requirements for safe operation. [Source: Getty Images]

How to find a qualified plumber 

Finding reliable tradies has been one of the big mysteries facing Aussies for decades. Thankfully, hipages have made it simple. Long gone are the days of cowboys who can rip you off on a job. With our simple approach, you simply place an ad and we’ll put you in touch with three local plumbers. And you can rest assured that we’ve vetted them as properly qualified and fully insured.  

You get to talk with them, ask them questions and get a quote. As well as that, you can look at their profiles, read reviews from other customers and look at photos of their previous jobs. 

With all that info at hand, you then get to pick the plumber who best suits your needs.