Standard toilet cubicles are recommended to be between 800-950 wide, with a typical depth of 1500-1600. See Figure 1 for details. Ambulant toilet cubicles must be between 900-920 wide, with a minimum depth of Toilet pan + 900 circulation space to the inside of the toilet cubicle door. This depth is typically 1600mm.
The minimum bathroom size in Australia is 140cm x 95cm, which is a very small half bath. This will fit just a sink and a basin. The minimum size varies by state. Large bathrooms in Australia are usually 4m x 5m.
Toilet Compartment Recommendations
The size for a separate toilet compartment should be at least 36x66 inches with a swing-out or pocket door. Code Requirement: The minimum size for a separate toilet compartment is 30x60 inches.
In an open bathroom, allow a width of at least 750mm (although 900mm is preferred!) for the toilet to reside in to give the user enough space to sit comfortably without their elbows touching the walls. A length of between 1200 and 1500mm is usually sufficient.
Walk-in shower
The minimum size for walk in shower Australia is 900mm x 900mm. But while walk in shower dimensions indicate a minimum shower width and depth, these showers are very often larger than that. In general, a standard walk in shower size tends to be 1000mm width and 1800mm depth.
The standard shower dimensions in Australia is 900mm by 900mm (perfect for singing in the shower), though we're seeing a shift towards more open and larger showers (perhaps to work on that dance number too?)
Standard toilet cubicles are recommended to be between 800-950 wide, with a typical depth of 1500-1600. See Figure 1 for details. Ambulant toilet cubicles must be between 900-920 wide, with a minimum depth of Toilet pan + 900 circulation space to the inside of the toilet cubicle door. This depth is typically 1600mm.
Standard toilet dimensions weigh in around 28-30 inches long or deep, and 20 inches wide with a height of 27-32 inches. You need at least 15 inches from the center of the toilet to the side wall, with at least 24 inches of clear space in front of the toilet.
Room Width
In general, the water closet should be at least 30-inches wide, but something closer to 40 inches is better. A good 42-inches or more will give plenty of room for the toilet and plenty of room to feel comfortable.
Accessible toilets are required to provide enough space to accommodate a wheelchair user and assistance person with sufficient turning circle as per Australian Standard 1428.1, and with doors opening outwards. The wash basin, mirror and grab rails need to be at a height accessible for wheelchair or mobility aid users.
However, there is a limit as to how small a bathroom can be. As a general rule, the minimum bathroom size is 15 square feet for a powder room that only has a toilet and a sink. If you also want to include a shower, a tub or a combination of the two, you will need to look at allowing 30 to 36 square feet.
Standard Cubicle Dimensions
Standard Dimensions – 850mm wide x 1500mm deep.
– Toilet size for comfortable use
The minimum free space required for a toilet is 70 cm x 120 cm as seen from the top; if there is another adjacent element a minimum space of 15 cm must be left and in the case of a side wall, at least 20 cm.
Part M regulations state that the grab bar should measure 500 mm from the toilet's central point. Additionally, there should be free space measuring 1.1 m in front of the toilet and 700 mm around the side of the toilet for increased ease of movement.
What's the minimum size for a room with just a shower? The smallest tray size is around 700mm x 700mm, so your shower room will need to be at least just over 700mm wide. You need to allow room for the shower door to open, plus room for getting in and out. A workable minimum length would be around 1,500mm.
Minimum Walk-In Shower Size
Our professional and experienced opinion would advise that as a minimum, the tray should be at least 1200mm in length and anything between 700 and 900mm in width. This will help to ensure that water stays within the shower area.
Standard Bathroom Vanity Sizes in Australia
Width: Ranging from 600mm to 900mm. Depth: Typically around 450mm to 500mm.
If access to toilets is external to the building, the route should be covered overhead and adequately lit for the safety of patrons. You must ensure that patrons have access to toilets during all times that the premises is selling or supplying alcohol.
Toilets do not have to be on the premises, however if toilets are operated by an external body (e.g. toilet facilities at a shopping mall) it is advisable that an agreement regarding access is in place. Mobile facilities should nominate the toilet facilities that are available to the business during operating hours.
Q: Is it un-Australian to pay for a poo? A: Yes it is. Make no mistake—in public toilet terms, Australia is a socialist paradise, founded on the earnest belief that every person in this great Commonwealth should be able to relieve themselves, for free, in a publicly owned dunny.
Toilet Installation Cost In Australia
In Australia, the average toilet installation costs between $300 and $400. If you replace a toilet at a basic level, the price will be between $150 and $250. Purchasing a new toilet can cost upwards of $500, and a more luxurious toilet can cost even more.
Meanwhile, in Australia and Europe, water is used to push the waste down the drain, so the “trap way” can be much wider, and less prone to blockages. It's also why there is much less water in an Australian or European toilet bowl, than there is in a US one.
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires that you must have openable windows that are at least 10% of the floor space as a primary source of ventilation. However, if the room does not have a window for ventilation, then an exhaust fan must be installed.
Walk-in shower dimensions in Australia may be at least 900mm x 900mm, although these showers frequently exceed that. A standard walk-in shower size is generally 1000mm in width and 1800mm in depth. A walk-in shower in Australia may cost anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000 depending on size, fixture and labour expenses.