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Acoustic Design Requirements in Australia
12 room-standard combinations across 10 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
AS/NZS 2107:2016WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
2 standards🏢
Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
2 standards🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
1 standard🏥
Hospital Ward
Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard🏋️
Sports Hall
Indoor sports halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standard🎶
Concert Hall
Symphony halls, recital halls, performance venues
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in Australia
| 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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