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Arborists based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales1,105arborists based here
- Victoria847arborists based here
- Queensland801arborists based here
- Western Australia283arborists based here
- South Australia205arborists based here
- Australian Capital Territory73arborists based here
- Tasmania65arborists based here
- Northern Territory21arborists based here
Every region in Australia
All 87 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are arborists based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Greater Parramatta48
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury47
- Northern Beaches46
- Blue Mountains & Outer West41
- Inner South West Sydney39
- North Sydney & Hornsby38
- Greater Blacktown22
- South West Sydney21
- Sutherland Shire21
- Outer South West Sydney19
- Sydney CBD & Inner South19
- Eastern Suburbs18
- Inner West Sydney11
- Ryde & Epping9
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Tasmania
Northern Territory
1 region
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Malaga
8 providers
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Bayswater
7 providers
Browse location - 03
Boronia
7 providers
Browse location - 04
Narangba
7 providers
Browse location - 05
Brookvale
6 providers
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Top-rated arborists in Australia
Learn the rules for hiring arborists in your state
Licences, contracts and deposits for arborist work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | High risk work licence (only when operating plant such as a boom-type elevating work platform of 11 m or more) | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Depends on the work1 | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Official register | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Does not apply | Over $10,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Over $7,500 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Does not apply | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply | Up to 6.5%2 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Does not apply | Over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: NSW has no general licence for tree work. Some tasks need a licence, such as using a large boom lift or traffic control near roads.
- 2WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
NSW Sources: safework.nsw.gov.au, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: bpc.vic.gov.au, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: qbcc.qld.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What arborist costs
Across Australia, arborist typically runs $523 – $1,370 for tree removal, and $820 – $2,745 for storm-damaged tree make safe.
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