ATO benchmarks for appliance repairers
Appliance repairers earn from call-out and repair fees for washing machines, fridges, ovens and dishwashers, while spare parts, van running costs and labour are their main costs.
General information
Total expenses as a share of turnover
Low and high end of each published range
| Turnover range | Financial year | Low end | High end |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 to $150,000 | 2023-24 | 48% | 67% |
| $50,000 to $150,000 | 2022-23 | 49% | 67% |
| $150,001 to $600,000 | 2023-24 | 59% | 76% |
| $150,001 to $600,000 | 2022-23 | 60% | 77% |
| More than $600,000 | 2023-24 | 77% | 88% |
| More than $600,000 | 2022-23 | 79% | 88% |
Australian Taxation Office, Small Business Benchmarks, key ratios for 2023-24 and 2022-23 (data.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 2.5 AU. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
What sits behind these figures in the books
- The main expense lines are replacement parts, van fuel and servicing, tools and test equipment, phone and booking costs, insurance and staff costs for any technicians.
- Parts ordered for a particular repair are recorded against that job when the supplier bill arrives, so every part fitted is costed and none is left out of expenses.
- A new van, diagnostic tool or test meter is recorded apart from the parts and running costs used each week, so total expenses show the ongoing cost of repairs.
Sources
- Small Business Benchmarks, 2023-24 Benchmarks (key ratios)
Australian Taxation Office. 2023-24 financial year, released 16 March 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
Based on Australian Taxation Office data, Small Business Benchmarks, 2023-24 Benchmarks, licensed under CC BY 2.5 AU Licence: CC BY 2.5 AU.
- Small Business Benchmarks, 2022-23 Benchmarks (key ratios)
Australian Taxation Office. 2022-23 financial year, released 17 March 2025. Checked 15 October 2026.
Based on Australian Taxation Office data, Small Business Benchmarks, 2022-23 Benchmarks, licensed under CC BY 2.5 AU Licence: CC BY 2.5 AU.
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