New Home Appliance Checklist for Sydney Households
Moving into a new home — whether a new build, an existing house or an apartment — means thinking through every appliance you need. This checklist helps you identify what's essential, what's recommended and what's optional, so you can plan your budget and priorities clearly.
Essential Appliances (Every Home Needs These)
1. Refrigerator
The fridge is the most essential appliance in any home. For capacity guidance: 350–450L for couples and small families, 500L+ for families of 4+. French door, bottom mount or top mount depending on your kitchen layout. Budget: $800–$3,000+.
2. Cooking Appliance
You need either a freestanding cooker/range, or a separate built-in oven plus cooktop. For new kitchens with custom cabinetry, separate built-in oven + cooktop is standard. For rental or smaller kitchens, a freestanding range (gas or electric) is simpler. Budget: $600–$3,000+ depending on built-in vs freestanding and brand.
3. Rangehood
Required above every cooktop for ventilation, smoke and odour extraction, and meeting Australian building standards. Canopy rangehood for wall-mounted cooktops; island rangehood for island cooktops. Budget: $400–$2,000+.
4. Washing Machine
Front loader or top loader depending on your preference and laundry space. 7–9kg for most households, 10kg+ for families. Budget: $700–$2,500.
5. Refrigerator (covered above)
Strongly Recommended (Most Households)
6. Dishwasher
Once you have a dishwasher, you won't go back. 60cm standard is right for most households. 45cm slimline for compact kitchens. Budget: $700–$2,500.
7. Dryer
Sydney has good drying weather but Sydney winters and apartment living both benefit significantly from a dryer. Heat pump dryers are the energy-efficient choice. Budget: $900–$2,500 for a heat pump dryer.
8. Split System Air Conditioner
Western Sydney summers make air conditioning close to essential. Even coastal Sydney can have hot stretches. At minimum, consider a split system for the main living area and master bedroom. Budget: $900–$2,500 per unit installed.
Optional but Popular
- Second fridge or chest freezer: For garages, holiday homes or households that bulk-buy. $400–$1,500.
- Bar fridge: For home bars, man caves, alfresco entertaining areas. $300–$1,000.
- Microwave/combi oven: Standard in most kitchens. $200–$800.
New Home Priority Order
- Fridge (day one essential)
- Cooking appliance (day one essential)
- Rangehood (required with cooktop)
- Washing machine (week one)
- Dishwasher (high quality of life improvement)
- Dryer (depends on drying conditions)
- Air conditioning (depends on climate and season)
New Home Package Pricing at Oceania Appliances
Ask us about package deals when you're fitting out a new home. Purchasing multiple appliances together unlocks significant savings. We offer free delivery across Sydney and can coordinate delivery of your complete appliance order. Visit 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park, call or WhatsApp 0422 489 492, or email support@oceaniaappliances.com.au. Open 7 days, 10am–8pm.