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Landscapers based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales2,890landscapers based here
- Victoria2,546landscapers based here
- Queensland1,690landscapers based here
- Western Australia923landscapers based here
- South Australia474landscapers based here
- Australian Capital Territory195landscapers based here
- Tasmania135landscapers based here
- Northern Territory60landscapers based here
Every region in Australia
All 88 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are landscapers based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Northern Beaches150
- North Sydney & Hornsby138
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury118
- Blue Mountains & Outer West85
- Sydney CBD & Inner South85
- Greater Blacktown69
- Greater Parramatta65
- Outer South West Sydney62
- Eastern Suburbs57
- South West Sydney56
- Inner South West Sydney55
- Sutherland Shire55
- Ryde & Epping32
- Inner West Sydney29
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Tasmania
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Licences, contracts and deposits for landscaping work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (structural landscaping) | Domestic builder registration (limited to the construction of structural landscaping) | Contractor licence (Builder restricted to structural landscaping) | Building work contractor's licence | Building contractor registration | Builder licence | Building contractor registration | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Over $5,0001 | Over $10,0002 | Over $3,3003 | Depends on the work4 | $20,000 or more5 | Depends on the work6 | $25,000 or more7 | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Queensland Building and Construction Commission register | Consumer and Business Services register | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | Northern Territory Building Practitioners Board register | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Varies by work8910 | Over $10,00011 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | From $25,000 | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Varies by work121310 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%14 | Up to 6.5%15 | Not listed | Up to 5%16 | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Varies by work171810 | Over $20,00011 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | From $25,000 · minimum cover $200,000 | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | Varies by work192010 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,00011 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: Only structural landscaping needs a licence. Soft landscaping, such as planting, does not.
- 2VIC · Licence needed from: Only structural landscaping, such as retaining walls, decks and fences, needs a registered builder.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: Planting, turf and garden upkeep need no licence. Retaining walls, paving, decks and pergolas do.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: Paving, fencing, retaining walls and pools need a licensed contractor.
- 5WA · Licence needed from: Fences, walls, pools and timber decks never need a registered builder. Paid weed spraying needs a pest management licence.
- 6TAS · Licence needed from: Landscaping, paving and concreting need no licence. Larger retaining walls, decks and structures need a licensed builder.
- 7NT · Licence needed from: Registration covers a new home or an extension that adds floor area. It also covers a garage, carport or retaining wall built with it.
- 8NSW · Written contract: Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.
- 9NSW · Written contract: Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price.
- 10NSW · You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.
- 11VIC · You get these protections only for structural landscaping, not for planting or garden upkeep.
- 12NSW · Deposit cap: Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.
- 13NSW · Deposit cap: Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.
- 14SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to building work, such as paving or fencing, on contracts of $20,000 or more.
- 15WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 16NT · Deposit cap: Applies only to a registered builder's contract of $25,000 or more. It covers a new house, an extension or a structure built with it.
- 17NSW · Warranty insurance: Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.
- 18NSW · Warranty insurance: Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price.
- 19NSW · Cooling-off: Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.
- 20NSW · Cooling-off: Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price. The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.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: wa.gov.au, Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: nt.gov.au, Building Regulations 1993, bpb.nt.gov.au, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au, Building Act 2004. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What landscaping costs
Across Australia, landscaping typically runs $4,806 – $22,855 for turf installation, and $1,157 – $4,305 for garden beds & edging.
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