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Vanity heights and sizes in Australia

Common vanity widths, depths and installed heights in millimetres, plus the accessible basin height, each with its source.

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Checked against sources on 27 September 2026

The short answer

The numbers that matter.

Common Australian vanity widths are 600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500 and 1800mm, with depths around 450–550mm. A floor-standing vanity usually finishes 850–900mm high; a wall-hung one is often set 800–900mm high. Where AS 1428.1 applies, the accessible basin rim sits 800–830mm above the floor.[1][2][3]

These are common sizes and published guidance, not rules. Every cabinet can be sized to the room and the people using it. Confirm appliance and fixture sizes against the exact model you buy.

The sizes

Sizes in millimetres, with sources.

Each row links to the source it came from.

Widths and depths

The nominal width is a label; the actual cabinet can be a few millimetres off it.

ElementSizeSource
Common vanity widths600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500, 1800mm[1]
Compact widths400–500mm[1]
Typical depthabout 450–550mm[1]
Slimline (powder room) depthunder 460mm[1]
Example: one range's actual widths for 750–1800mm labels752, 904, 1198, 1502, 1796mm[2]
Example: that range's depth500mm[2]

Heights

Measured from the finished floor.

ElementSizeSource
Floor-standing vanity, finished heightabout 850–900mm[1]
Wall-hung vanity, installed heightoften 800–900mm[1]
Example: one range's listed wall-hung height547mm[2]
Accessible basin rim (AS 1428.1)800–830mm[3] [1]
Worked example

Set a wall-hung vanity height.

Simple arithmetic on the figures above. Swap in your own measurements.

  1. Pick the finished height you want at the top of the bench or basin rim, for example 850mm.
  2. Subtract the benchtop and cabinet body. With a 20mm top on a 550mm body (use your product's own figure), the underside of the cabinet sits at 850 − 20 − 550 = 280mm off the floor.
  3. An above-counter basin adds its own height on top of the bench. Use your basin's spec sheet, then lower the cabinet to suit.
What we could not verify

Limits of this guide.

  • AS 1428.1 is a paid standard. We cite the 800–830mm rim height through the published summaries linked below, not the standard's own text.
  • AS 1428.1 generally applies to accessible facilities covered by the building code, not to every private bathroom. Check with your certifier if you are unsure.
  • Above-counter basin heights vary too much to give one figure.
Questions

Common questions.

What is the standard vanity height in Australia?
A floor-standing vanity usually finishes about 850–900mm above the floor. A wall-hung vanity is often set at 800–900mm, depending on the product, the basin and who uses it.
What widths do vanities come in?
Common widths are 600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500 and 1800mm, with compact 400–500mm options. The label is nominal: one range sold as 900mm measures 904mm, so check the actual width.
How deep is a standard vanity?
Around 450–550mm is typical, and slimline vanities under 460mm deep suit powder rooms.
What height is an accessible basin under AS 1428.1?
Where AS 1428.1 applies, the washbasin rim is installed 800–830mm above the finished floor, with knee clearance underneath.
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Sources

Where the numbers come from.

  1. Bathroom vanity sizes in Australia (updated 2 June 2026) — Nero Tapware, accessed 27 September 2026.
  2. Technical guide: Flo all-drawer vanity unit — ADP (via Reece), accessed 27 September 2026.
  3. Design for Dignity: accessible toilets (AS 1428.1) — Australian Disability Network, accessed 27 September 2026.

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