Room Type	Standard	RT60	BGN Limit	Cost
Classroom	AS/NZS 2107:2016	≤ 0.6s	35–40 dBA	AUD 24,000–AUD 34,000
Classroom	WELL v2 Feature 74	≤ 0.6s	≤ 35 dBA	AUD 28,000–AUD 40,000
Open Plan Office	WELL v2 Feature 74	≤ 0.5s	≤ 45 dBA	AUD 130–AUD 220/m²
Open Plan Office	AS/NZS 2107:2016	≤ 0.8s	40–45 dBA	AUD 100–AUD 180/m²
Meeting Room	WELL v2 Feature 74	≤ 0.6s	≤ 35 dBA	AUD 6,000–AUD 13,000
Hospital Ward	AS/NZS 2107:2016	≤ 0.8s	≤ 40 dBA	AUD 28,000–AUD 45,000 per 100m²
Recording Studio	ISO 3382	0.3–0.5s	NR-15	AUD 450–AUD 800/m²
Restaurant	AS/NZS 2107:2016	≤ 0.8s	45–55 dBA	AUD 85–AUD 160/m²
Sports Hall	AS/NZS 2107:2016	≤ 1.5s	≤ 55 dBA	AUD 55–AUD 110/m²
Worship Space	ISO 3382	1.5–2.5s	NR-25	AUD 150–AUD 350/m²
Home Studio	ISO 3382	0.2–0.4s	NR-25	AUD 2,000–AUD 10,000 total
Concert Hall	ISO 3382	1.8–2.2s	NR-15	AUD 1,000–AUD 1,500/m²

Frequently Asked Questions: Australia Acoustics

What acoustic standards apply in Australia?▾

Australia uses AS/NZS 2107:2016, WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.

How many room types have acoustic requirements in Australia?▾

There are specific acoustic requirements for 10 room types in Australia, covering 12 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.

How much does acoustic treatment cost in Australia?▾

Acoustic treatment costs in Australia vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs AUD 24,000–AUD 34,000. Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.

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