Bond Cleaning Gold Coast 2026: Tenant Guide
End of lease cleaning on the Gold Coast: costs, checklist, tenant rights under Queensland law, and how to recover your full bond refund.
Bond Cleaning on the Gold Coast 2026
Bond cleaning is a major obligation for Gold Coast tenants at the end of a tenancy. The Gold Coast rental market has a large number of apartments and units, many with specific cleaning standards required by property managers. rta.qld.gov.au
What Does Bond Cleaning Cost on the Gold Coast 2026?
- Studio/1-bedroom apartment: $200-$380
- 2-bedroom apartment: $290-$520
- 3-bedroom apartment/house: $380-$700
- 4-bedroom house: $500-$960
- Oven clean (additional): $55-$110
- Carpet steam clean (additional): $70-$180+
Queensland Tenant Rights at End of Lease
Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld), tenants must leave the property in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy, fair wear and tear excepted. The Entry Condition Report is the reference document. Landlords cannot require tenants to use a specific cleaning company unless the property was professionally cleaned at the start of the tenancy. rta.qld.gov.au
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