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Suburbs in Newcastle
Suburbs in Newcastle and the landscapers who serve them.
Where the landscapers are
43landscapers
+ 24 more suburbs in Newcastle
Newcastle and nearby
Landscapers in Newcastle
4 based here · Suburb
Adamstown and nearby
Landscapers in Adamstown
3 based here · Suburb
Landscapers in Kotara South
3 based here · Suburb
Lambton and nearby
Landscapers in Lambton
2 based here · Suburb
Landscapers in New Lambton
2 based here · Suburb
Mayfield North
Landscapers in Mayfield North
2 based here · Suburb
Other suburbs in Newcastle
- The Junction2 based here
- Merewether Heights1 based here
- Tighes Hill2 based here
- Carrington1 based here
- Islington1 based here
- Wallsend2 based here
- Elermore Vale1 based here
- Waratah2 based here
- Beresfield1 based here
- Broadmeadow1 based here
- Hamilton North1 based here
- Fern Bay1 based here
- Fullerton Cove1 based here
- Stockton1 based here
- Jesmond1 based here
- Mayfield1 based here
- Warabrook1 based here
- Minmi1 based here
What to expect when hiring landscapers in Newcastle
Where landscapers in Newcastle are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where landscapers are based in the Newcastle region
Newcastle has the most landscapers in the Newcastle region, while jobs in 25 suburbs (including Adamstown Heights and Bar Beach) will need tradies to travel in.
Landscapers based in each suburb
- None listed yet
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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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How to choose a good landscaper in Newcastle
Newcastle has a good number of rated landscapers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most landscapers here are rated highly, but few have many reviews yet. The typical landscaper has 4 reviews. Only 2 of the 21 rated landscapers based in Newcastle have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.46
- typical reviews
- 4
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
38% of landscapers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 4 or fewer reviews
What landscaping costs
Across Australia, landscaping typically runs $4,806 – $22,855 for turf installation, and $1,157 – $4,305 for garden beds & edging.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Newcastle. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a landscaper.
Schedule Outdoor Work for Drier Months
Most of Newcastle gets more rain than most areas — landscaper work benefits from scheduling in the drier months. Your tradie will work around the forecast, but booking ahead gives the best run of clear days.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in most of Newcastle are warm enough to affect landscaper work — materials can dry or cure too quickly on the hottest days. Your tradie will plan their work around the temperature — prep and shade-side work in the heat, application when conditions are right.
High Demand — Book Tradies Further Ahead
Most of Newcastle has high renovation activity — landscaper professionals in the area tend to book further in advance. Getting quotes early gives you the best choice of timing and availability.
Best time of year for landscaping in Newcastle
Ideal months: January and September to October.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Landscaping quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each landscaper's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01Itemised breakdown
Separate amounts for site prep, hardscape, drainage and softscape.
- 02Drainage specs
Subsoil drainage, ag-pipe or soakwells, with depths and lengths.
- 03Hardscape quantities
Square metres of paving and lineal metres of wall, materials named.
- 04Engineering certificates
Certification for retaining walls over 600mm and structural work.
- 05Deposit within legal caps
Within your state's limit and tied to milestones, not upfront.
- 06Site prep and disposal
Excavation, demolition and skip fees, listed not assumed.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Experience near you
Jobs like yours, done locally
Credentials for the job
Licence, insurance and business details
A clear written quote
Itemised, so you can compare like-for-like
Do landscapers need a licence in NSW?
Landscapers need a licence in NSW for jobs over $5,000.
Only structural landscaping needs a licence. Soft landscaping, such as planting, does not.
- Licence
- Contractor licence (structural landscaping)
- Regulator
- Building Commission NSW
Sources: nsw.gov.au. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
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