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  "name": "Melbourne Renovation Cost Dataset 2026",
  "description": "Median 2026 renovation costs for Melbourne, AU — kitchen, bathroom, full-home, plus city-specific scopes (granny flat, period restoration, recladding, fit-out, etc.). Sourced from local builder quotes, regulatory body statistics, and AskBaily partner-onboarding intake.",
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    "address": {
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    "country": "AU",
    "currency": "AUD",
    "currencySymbol": "A$",
    "metric": "metric",
    "taxConvention": "GST-inclusive at 10%",
    "medianKitchen": {
      "low": 42000,
      "high": 88000,
      "unit": "AUD",
      "scope": "full removal-and-replace, mid-range finishes"
    },
    "medianBathroom": {
      "low": 20000,
      "high": 46000,
      "unit": "AUD",
      "scope": "complete refit, fixtures + tile + plumbing"
    },
    "medianPeriodHomeRestoration": {
      "low": 280000,
      "high": 650000,
      "unit": "AUD",
      "scope": "Victorian/Edwardian/Federation, lath-and-plaster"
    },
    "medianKnockdownRebuild": {
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      "high": 1300000,
      "unit": "AUD",
      "scope": "Section 29A R&C, VBA DB-U, NCC 2022 7-star"
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