ATO benchmarks for carpet cleaners
Carpet cleaners charge by the room, the area or the job for carpets, rugs and upholstery, while cleaning solutions, vehicles, fuel and the upkeep of extraction machines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 to $150,000 | 2023-24 | 37% | 58% |
| $65,000 to $150,000 | 2022-23 | 40% | 57% |
| $150,001 to $300,000 | 2023-24 | 43% | 61% |
| $150,001 to $300,000 | 2022-23 | 45% | 62% |
| More than $300,000 | 2023-24 | 60% | 75% |
| More than $300,000 | 2022-23 | 62% | 78% |
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
- Day-to-day expenses include cleaning and stain-removal solutions, deodorisers and protectors, fuel and vehicle costs, machine servicing and parts, advertising, insurance and any helpers.
- Jobs paid by card when the work is finished are matched to the card provider's settlements, so takings in the books equal the jobs actually completed.
- Truck-mounted units and portable extraction machines are recorded as equipment rather than running costs, and personal use of the van is kept out of business expenses.
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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