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Gardeners based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales1,040gardeners based here
- Victoria872gardeners based here
- Queensland619gardeners based here
- Western Australia362gardeners based here
- South Australia330gardeners based here
- Tasmania85gardeners based here
- Australian Capital Territory66gardeners based here
- Northern Territory33gardeners based here
Every region in Australia
All 88 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are gardeners based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Northern Beaches54
- North Sydney & Hornsby50
- Blue Mountains & Outer West39
- South West Sydney38
- Outer South West Sydney34
- Inner South West Sydney33
- Greater Parramatta32
- Greater Blacktown31
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury30
- Eastern Suburbs23
- Sydney CBD & Inner South22
- Ryde & Epping20
- Sutherland Shire16
- Inner West Sydney11
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Baldivis
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Deception Bay
8 providers
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Dunsborough
8 providers
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Hoppers Crossing
7 providers
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Reservoir
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Top-rated gardeners in Australia
Learn the rules for hiring gardeners in your state
Licences, contracts and deposits for gardening work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | No licence needed | No licence needed | Contractor licence (Structural landscaping (trade)) | Building work contractor's licence | Pest management technician licence | Commercial Operator Licence | Pest management technician licence | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Never | Never | Over $3,3001 | Depends on the work2 | Depends on the work3 | Depends on the work4 | Depends on the work5 | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Not listed | Not listed | Official register | Official register | Not listed | Not listed | Official register | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Does not apply | Over $10,000 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Does not apply | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%6 | Up to 6.5%7 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Does not apply | Over $20,000 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | 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 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1QLD · Licence needed from: Mowing, weeding, planting and pruning need no licence. Structural landscaping, such as retaining walls, does.
- 2SA · Licence needed from: Gardening needs no licence. Paving and fencing, other than post and wire, need a licensed contractor.
- 3WA · Licence needed from: Mowing, pruning and planting need no licence. Spraying weeds for pay needs a pest management licence.
- 4TAS · Licence needed from: Only a gardener who sprays chemicals for a fee needs a commercial operator licence.
- 5NT · Licence needed from: Mowing, pruning, planting and weeding need no licence. Using scheduled pesticides or weed killers for pay needs a pest management technician licence.
- 6SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to building work, such as paving or fencing, on contracts of $20,000 or more.
- 7WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 16 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: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, cbs.sa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: health.wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1995, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: nt.gov.au, 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 gardening costs
Across Australia, gardening typically runs $193 – $315 for lawn mow & edge, and $220 – $413 for garden tidy-up.
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