Cost Guide
Gardener Costs in Australia
Understand typical gardener costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.
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Hourly rate
$65/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x
Price Ranges
Common gardener jobs & costs
Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.
Garden Tidy-Up$200 – $375
Garden condition and overgrowthGreen‑waste removal methodArea size and time requiredCrew size and equipment needsTravel, callout and timing
General & other gardening jobs$245 – $570
Garden size and conditionType of tasks requiredAccess and onsite conditionsAdditional services and equipmentTiming and after-hours work
Hedge Trim$328 – $750
Degree of reduction requiredFinish complexity and shapingHedge length, height and accessEquipment and crew sizeGreen‑waste volume and disposal
Lawn Mow & Edge$175 – $286
Lawn condition and growth heightRequested finish qualityGreen waste volume and disposalSite access and hidden obstaclesRegional callout fee and labour rate
Lawn Treatment$235 – $426
Lawn condition and required regimeProduct type and materialsNumber of visits and follow-upsNeed for specialist equipmentSite access and lawn readiness
Planting$313 – $1,133
Specimen size and handlingWho supplies plants and materialsSite access and rigging constraintsPermits and engineered supportsTiming, crew size and call‑out
Regular Maintenance Visit$166 – $343
Garden size and conditionStandard versus premium scopeGreen‑waste removal volumeMaterials quality and plant choiceAccess and site complexity
Weeding$184 – $360
Weed type and volumeAccess and site conditionsNeed for digging or root removalWhether clear photos are suppliedTiming and after‑hours work
Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for your job, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.
Licensing & Compliance
Gardener licensing requirements
Gardener is generally unregulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
What to look for
- ABN with active business registration (verifiable via ABR)
- Public liability insurance ($10M minimum recommended; $20M for body corporate, council or commercial work)
- Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) membership or certification
- Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) from a registered training organisation
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AQF Level 3) from a registered training organisation
Requirements by state
New South Wales — No licence required
Victoria — No licence required
Queensland — No licence required
Western Australia — No licence required
South Australia — No licence required
Tasmania — No licence required
Northern Territory — No licence required
Australian Capital Territory — No licence required
Common Questions
Gardener pricing FAQ
How much do gardeners typically charge?
Gardening costs vary depending on the job type, the size of the area and whether plants or materials are supplied. Regular maintenance visits are generally less expensive per visit than one-off tidy-ups or planting work, and after-hours or urgent jobs usually attract higher rates. The live pricing shown on this page reflects current call-out and labour rates for your area.
Do gardeners charge call-out fees?
Many gardeners charge a call-out fee to attend your property, which is typically separate from hourly labour and materials. For smaller jobs this fee is often factored into a minimum charge, and after-hours attendance is commonly billed at a higher rate.
What qualifications should I look for in a gardener?
Gardeners don't usually require a government-issued licence in Australia. Instead, look for industry memberships or recognised credentials from bodies such as Greenlife Industry Australia, the Australian Institute of Horticulture, Hort Innovation, and state landscaping associations like QALI, LIAV, LIAWA and LASA, which indicate industry training or professional affiliation.
How accurate is the instant estimate?
Our estimates are built from research across thousands of local jobs and real pricing data. Use them as a guide when speaking to gardeners — your actual quote will depend on your specific job.
How many quotes will I get?
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Do I pay anything to get quotes?
No — the service is 100% free for homeowners.
Why do you need photos?
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