Pricing guide · Melbourne 2026
How Much Do Blinds Cost in Melbourne?
A standard roller blind in Melbourne starts at around $130 installed for a window up to 1400mm wide, scaling to $220 for wider openings up to 2800mm. A three-bedroom home with ten to twelve windows typically runs $1,300 to $2,000 for rollers, or $2,500 to $5,000 when mixing in Romans, honeycombs, or curtains. This guide breaks down what you will pay by blind type, what drives the price up or down, and where you can save without losing quality.
Roller blinds
The most common blind in Melbourne homes. Pricing scales by width since the roller tube, bracket load, and fabric weight all increase together. A window up to 1400mm wide runs around $130 installed in a standard blockout or sunscreen fabric. Between 1400mm and 2000mm the price sits at about $150. Wider openings from 2000mm to 2400mm come in around $180, and 2400mm to 2800mm runs roughly $220. Anything above 2800mm wide is quoted individually because those sizes need heavier-duty brackets, a thicker tube, and sometimes a centre support. Premium fabrics, motorisation, and specialty finishes add to these base figures. A typical three-bedroom home with ten to twelve standard windows runs $1,300 to $2,000 for rollers through the lot.
Roman blinds
Roman blinds cost more than rollers due to the extra fabric and batten construction. Expect $80 to $150 per square metre for a mid-range linen or polyester weave. Premium patterned fabrics and lined blockout Romans push toward $200 per square metre. Romans work best in rooms where fabric drape matters more than daily operation.
Honeycomb blinds
Honeycomb (cellular) blinds run $90 to $160 per square metre. The higher cost reflects the thermal performance — the air pocket inside the cell acts as insulation. Double-cell honeycomb at the top end of the range can reduce heat loss by up to forty per cent in single-glazed homes. Most popular in south-facing rooms and homes without double glazing.
Day-night blinds
A double roller with a blockout and a sunscreen on the same bracket. Expect to pay $120 to $180 per square metre — roughly double a single roller, minus the cost of a second bracket. The most requested combination for bedrooms that also need daytime light control.
Venetian blinds
Aluminium Venetians start from $50 to $80 per square metre — the most affordable option. Basswood and PVC Venetians run $80 to $130. Venetians are common in rentals and offices where durability and low maintenance matter more than fabric aesthetics.
Panel glide blinds
Panel glide systems for sliding doors and wide openings run $100 to $180 per square metre. The cost depends on the number of panels, track length, and fabric choice. A standard sliding door opening typically costs $400 to $700 installed.
What affects the price
Four factors move the price most: fabric grade (entry, mid, premium), window size (wider windows need thicker chains and heavier brackets), mechanism (chain, spring, motorised), and access (second-storey stairwell windows take longer and may need scaffolding). Motorisation adds $150 to $300 per window depending on motor type — battery, hardwired, or solar-charged.
How to keep costs down
Fit the same fabric through bedrooms and living areas to get bulk pricing from the supplier. Choose chain-operated rollers over motorised where reach is easy. Group quotes — measuring ten windows in one visit is faster than two separate visits of five, and the time saving is passed on. Ask about end-of-roll fabrics if colour flexibility is available.
What is included in our quotes
Every Blinds and Tint Co quote includes the free in-home measure, supply of blinds in the chosen fabric and mechanism, professional installation, removal of packaging, and a twelve-month workmanship warranty. The price written on the quote is the price invoiced on completion — no hidden costs for brackets, installation, or call-out fees.
Common pricing questions
How much do blinds cost for a whole house in Melbourne?
A three-bedroom home with ten to twelve standard windows typically costs $1,300 to $2,000 for roller blinds in a mid-range blockout or sunscreen fabric. A four-bedroom home with fifteen to twenty windows runs $2,000 to $3,500. Mixing in Romans, honeycombs, or motorisation pushes the upper end higher. We price per window based on width — a standard bedroom window up to 1400mm wide runs about $130 installed, and wider living room windows scale from there.
Are roller blinds cheaper than curtains?
Yes. A roller blind on a standard 1400mm-wide window costs about $130 installed. The same window in a sheer-and-blockout curtain combination runs $300 to $500 depending on fabric and ceiling height. Blinds are the more cost-effective option for most rooms; curtains add a softer, more decorative finish that living rooms and master bedrooms often benefit from.
How much does it cost to motorise blinds?
Adding a motor to an existing or new roller blind costs $150 to $300 per window depending on the motor type. Battery motors are cheapest, solar-charged sit in the middle, and hardwired motors that integrate with home automation cost the most.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. The minimum job charge is $250. This covers the measure, travel, and installation. Most single-window jobs fall close to or above this minimum.
Do you offer payment plans?
A deposit is taken on quote approval with the balance due on completion. Deposit amount is specified on your written quote. For larger fit-outs, we can discuss staging payments across the installation schedule.
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