COMMERCIAL GYM FIT-OUT CALCULATOR
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Get an indicative budget for your commercial gym equipment and fit-out in under 60 seconds.
Estimates are indicative only and are intended as an initial budgeting guide.
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How Much Does a Commercial Gym Fit-Out Cost in Australia?
Commercial gym fit-out costs in Australia vary considerably depending on the size of the facility, the equipment specification chosen, and the balance of cardio, strength and free-weight training zones. Flooring, freight, installation, branding and the type of facility being built — from a boutique studio to a full commercial gym — all move the final number, which is why there's no single figure that applies to every project. Use the calculator above to generate an indicative budgeting range based on your own facility's size, specification and equipment mix.
Commercial Gym Equipment Costs
A standard commercial gym typically needs a broad equipment mix — cardio, pin-loaded strength, free weights and functional training — to serve a wide membership base. Because commercial facilities usually run at higher peak-hour capacity, equipment is specified for heavier daily use, which is reflected in a higher facility multiplier than a boutique or apartment gym.
Hotel & Resort Gym Fit-Out Costs
Hotel and resort gyms are generally designed around guest convenience rather than maximum training capacity, so the equipment footprint is often smaller and more curated. Presentation and finish quality still matter, but the overall investment per square metre tends to sit slightly below a full commercial facility.
Apartment Gym Fit-Out Costs
Apartment and body corporate gyms are typically compact, lower-traffic spaces used by residents rather than the general public. Equipment selections usually prioritise space efficiency and low-maintenance, durable machines over maximum variety, which keeps the indicative investment lower per square metre than a commercial facility.
Boutique Studio Fit-Out Costs
Boutique training studios are often built around a specific training style — strength, HYROX-style conditioning, or functional training — rather than a full general-population gym floor. Investment per square metre can be comparable to, or higher than, a standard commercial gym, since equipment is frequently more specialised.
Sports Club Gym Fit-Out Costs
Sports clubs generally need equipment that supports both general strength and conditioning work and sport-specific performance training, often at higher peak-time usage. This typically pushes both the facility multiplier and the recommended equipment mix towards the higher end of the range.
What Affects the Cost of a Commercial Gym?
The main variables that move a gym fit-out budget are floor area, equipment specification (essential, commercial or performance grade), the mix of cardio, strength, free weights and functional or recovery equipment, flooring and turf requirements, freight and installation, and any custom branding or upholstery. Facility type and expected peak-time usage also factor in, since a higher-traffic commercial environment generally requires a more robust — and higher-value — equipment specification than a low-traffic apartment gym.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to fit out a commercial gym in Australia?
It depends on a combination of factors: the size of your facility, the equipment specification you choose, the balance of cardio, strength, free weights and functional or recovery equipment, and any flooring, freight, installation, branding or customisation you need. Because these factors interact, there's no single figure that applies across every project — use the calculator above for an indicative range based on your own facility.
How much gym equipment do I need per square metre?
There's no single rule, since it depends heavily on the equipment mix, facility type and expected peak-time usage. The calculator above uses configurable per-square-metre rates for each equipment specification tier, then adjusts based on your facility type, peak capacity and chosen equipment priorities — you can review its current settings, and the store owner can update them at any time.
Does the calculator include gym flooring?
Yes. If you select flooring for all or part of your facility in Step 5, the estimated flooring cost is added to your indicative fit-out investment and shown separately in the budget breakdown.
Does ONYX provide delivery and installation?
Yes. ONYX offers delivery and professional installation Australia-wide, and both can be included in your estimate above. Exact freight and installation costs depend on your location and site access, and are confirmed as part of your formal proposal.
Can ONYX design the gym layout?
Yes. ONYX offers 3D gym design as part of the fit-out process. This is included or quoted depending on project scope, and can be selected in Step 5 of the calculator.
Can ONYX customise equipment colours and branding?
Yes. Custom equipment branding and custom upholstery or colour schemes are both available and can be added to your estimate above. These are typically quoted as a percentage addition to your equipment budget.
Is this calculator a formal quote?
No. This calculator produces an indicative budgeting range only, intended to help you plan. A formal quotation from ONYX will reflect your specific equipment selection, site conditions and project requirements.
