How much does an office cubicle cost in Australia?
Overview
A modular office cubicle in Australia starts at about $385 for a single build-your-own panel, and a full four-person pod works out around $2,000, or roughly $500 a person. A private single-person cubicle, with a screen across the front and a return down the side, runs about $1,200.
The reason the range is so wide is simple: every office is different. The real question is not “what does a cubicle cost” but “how many people am I separating, and how much privacy do they need.” Once you know that, the price falls into place.
Here is what you actually get for the money, and why it costs a fraction of a traditional office fit-out.
What drives the price?
An office cubicle system is really just a few parts repeated: fabric panels that sit between desks, and posts that they clip onto. Up to four panels connect to a single post, so you build out in any direction.
Panels come in a couple of heights (about 1.2m for a low screen, or 1.83m for full privacy) and a range of widths, with or without a clear window on top. As a guide, off the live builder:
- A 1.2m x 1.83m fabric panel is $385
- A shorter 1.2m x 1.2m panel is $275
- A full-height 1.83m panel with a clear window top runs $550 to $660
- Posts are $60 to $72 each
Your total comes down to how many people you are separating, how high you go, and how many windows you want. Here is what that looks like in practice:
- One panel, build your own: from $385.
- A four-person pod (a “T” layout with a screen between each person) at full 6ft height: about $2,000, which is around $500 a head. This is the best value per person, because everyone shares the same screens.
- A single private cubicle against a wall, with a screen across and a return down the side: about $1,200 for the one person. More like their own small office.
Larger office rollouts, a full floor of desks, generally land in the five-figure range depending on numbers.
Why it costs so much less than a traditional fit-out
This is the part most people miss. A cubicle system is furniture, not a building job.
A traditional office fit-out means designers, CAD drawings, electricians on site, data cabling contractors, installers, and all the on-costs that come with trades. You are paying for a project, not a product.
A modular cubicle system does the same job, separating one desk from the next, without any of that. You pay for the panels and posts, and that is the bill. Cabling can run underneath or through the panels, so you skip the electrician too.
You are not buying a half-million-dollar designer fit-out, and you are not buying flimsy throwaway screens either. You are buying quality, customisable, Australian-made partitions that sit right in the middle: affordable, and built to last.
Do I need tradespeople to install them?
No. There are no tools needed on site. The panels clip onto posts, so your own team can set them up, move them, or pack them down. That also means no installation fee and no waiting on a contractor’s calendar.
Can I add more later?
Yes, and this is the best part. As your team grows you do not start again. You add one more screen onto an existing post and you are done. When you move offices, the whole system comes with you.
How tall are the panels?
Standard height is 6ft, which gives real privacy at a seated and standing desk. You can go a little higher if you need to, though they are not designed to run all the way to the ceiling. If you only want to break up sight lines, some workstations stop at around computer height.
What are the panels made of? Are they acoustic?
Yes, they are built for it. The fabric panels use a 50mm honeycomb core with a specialist acoustic fabric, so they genuinely dampen noise across an open office rather than just blocking the view. The surface is tackable too, so your team can pin up notes, artwork and signage.
You can mix and match fabric colours, add clear polycarbonate window tops to let natural light through, and even have company logos or artwork printed straight onto the panels.
Australian made, and guaranteed
The whole system is manufactured and assembled in our Sydney factory and delivered Australia wide. It comes with a 3 year warranty on defects. So you are not waiting on a shipping container from overseas, and if something is not right, we are here to sort it.
How do I work out what I need?
Start with one number: how many people?
From there:
- One person who just needs to focus:
a single screen or a small L. - Two people facing each other:
one screen between them. - Four people: a “T” layout, one screen per person, the best value per head.
- Add an arm to that layout and you fit another two.
If you have a rough floor plan, the team can size it for you in a quick call. If you would rather just build it yourself, the online builder walks you through it.
Offices that already did this
Solar Depot, Coffs Harbour wanted to define each desk in an open-plan office, keep it looking sharp, and cut the noise. They went with the Modular Office Cubicle System in cloud grey fabric with clear polycarbonate tops, so the space still felt open.
Their office administrator, Heather Kitching, put it simply:
“We ordered partitions for our office at Solar Depot in Coffs Harbour and they look fantastic. Prompt and friendly service from Rebecca, quick shipping and all of the components were correct and easy to assemble. Makes the office look so much more spacious. We’ll be ordering more for our upstairs room as well.”
We hear the same thing on repeat business.
Barcode Direct came back for a second order and left us this:
“Second time customer, love the partitions, easy to put together, good quality, exceptional customer service and fast shipping. 5 stars.” – Charli Mason, Barcode Direct
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office cubicle cost in Australia?
From about $385 for a single build-your-own panel. A four-person pod is around $2,000 (roughly $500 a person) and a private single cubicle about $1,200. Final price depends on how many people you are separating, how high you go, and how many clear window tops you want.
What is the cheapest way to set up cubicles for four people?
A “T” shaped layout, where one screen sits between each person, is the best value at around $500 a head, because everyone shares the same panels.
Do I need tradespeople or a builder to install office cubicles?
No. There are no tools, no builders and no installation needed. The panels clip onto posts, so your own staff can set them up in minutes with no office downtime.
How tall are office cubicle panels?
Standard height is 6ft (1.83m), which gives real privacy. There is also a lower 4ft (1.2m) panel if you only want to break up sight lines, and you can mix the two. They are not designed to run to the ceiling.
What are the panels made of? Are they acoustic?
The fabric panels are built around a 50mm honeycomb core with a specialist acoustic fabric, so they genuinely dampen noise, not just block the view. The surface is tackable, so you can pin up notes and artwork.
What colours do they come in?
Seven fabric colours: beige, black, charcoal, cloud grey, green, navy blue and red. You can mix and match across a job.
Can I put our company logo or branding on them?
Yes. Logos and artwork can be printed directly onto the panels.
Will they make the office feel closed in?
Not if you do not want them to. Clear polycarbonate window tops let natural light carry across the office while still giving each person their space.
Can I run power and data cables through them?
Yes. Cabling can run underneath or through the panels, so you skip the electrician and data contractor a fixed fit-out would need.
Can I add more or rearrange them later?
Yes. As your team grows you add a single screen onto an existing post rather than starting again, and the system can be reconfigured or moved with you if you change offices.
How many panels can connect to one post?
Up to four panels attach to a single four-sided aluminium post, which is what lets you build any layout: straight runs, L-shapes, T-shapes and full pods.
Are they made in Australia? Is there a warranty?
Yes. They are manufactured and assembled in our Sydney factory, delivered Australia wide, and come with a 3 year warranty on defects.
What is the difference between “build your own” and a ready-made cubicle?
Build your own lets you pick each panel, post and window and combine them for your exact space. The ready-made office cubicle configurations are pre-set layouts you can order as-is if you already know roughly what you need.
How do I work out how many panels I need?
Start with how many people and your rough room size. From there a single desk needs one or two screens, two people facing need one screen between them, and four people share a “T” layout. Send us a floor plan and we will size it, or use the online builder.
