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Areas in Outer East Melbourne
Landscapers based across the areas of Outer East Melbourne.
Where the landscapers are
172landscapers
Landscapers in Yarra Ranges
71 based here · Area
Landscapers in Knox
42 based here · Area
Landscapers in Maroondah
33 based here · Area
Landscapers in Whitehorse East
18 based here · Area
Landscapers in Manningham East
8 based here · Area
What to expect when hiring landscapers in Outer East Melbourne
Where landscapers in Outer East Melbourne 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 Outer East Melbourne
Bayswater has the most landscapers in Outer East Melbourne, while jobs in 27 suburbs (including Badger Creek and Big Pats Creek) will need tradies to travel in.
Landscapers based in each suburb
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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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- Beenak
- Belgrave
- Belgrave Heights
- Belgrave South
- Chirnside Park
- Croydon Hills
- Croydon North
- Donvale
- Fernshaw
- Ferny Creek
- Gruyere
- Hoddles Creek
- Kallista
- Kalorama
- Launching Place
- Lysterfield
- Menzies Creek
- Millgrove
- Narre Warren East
- Olinda
- Park Orchards
- Seville
- Seville East
- Silvan
- Steels Creek
- The Patch
- Upwey
- Vermont South
- Wandin North
- Warburton
- Warrandyte
- Warrandyte South
- Warranwood
- Wonga Park
- Woori Yallock
- Yellingbo
- Yering
None listed yet
- Badger Creek
- Big Pats Creek
- Chum Creek
- Coldstream
- Dixons Creek
- Don Valley
- East Warburton
- Forest Hill
- Gilderoy
- Gladysdale
- Heathmont
- Macclesfield
- Montrose
- Mount Dandenong
- Mount Toolebewong
- Powelltown
- Ringwood East
- Sassafras
- Sherbrooke
- Tarrawarra
- Three Bridges
- Tremont
- Upper Ferntree Gully
- Wandin East
- Wesburn
- Yarra Glen
- Yarra Junction
How to choose a good landscaper in Outer East Melbourne
Outer East Melbourne has plenty of well-reviewed landscapers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most landscapers here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical landscaper has 5 reviews. Of the 111 rated landscapers based in Outer East Melbourne, 32 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
- 4.72
- typical reviews
- 5
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
65% of landscapers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 5 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Outer East Melbourne compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse East15 rated landscapers6 typical reviews | 4.89 | 15 | 6 |
| Knox27 rated landscapers9 typical reviews | 4.76 | 27 | 9 |
| All Outer East Melbourne111 rated landscapers5 typical reviews | 4.72 | 111 | 5 |
| Maroondah20 rated landscapers11 typical reviews | 4.67 | 20 | 11 |
| Yarra Ranges46 rated landscapers4 typical reviews | 4.66 | 46 | 4 |
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 Outer East Melbourne. 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.
Keep Gutters Clear and Check Council Rules
Most of Outer East Melbourne is classified as bushfire prone land — keeping gutters and roof valleys clear is especially important here. If your property is near bushland, check with council whether any specific requirements apply.
Seasonal Rainfall
Most of Outer East Melbourne gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for landscaper work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in most of Outer East Melbourne 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.
Winter Frost
Most of Outer East Melbourne gets light winter frosts — worth getting any exposed pipes insulated before the cold months hit.
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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Do landscapers need a licence in VIC?
Landscapers need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000.
Only structural landscaping, such as retaining walls, decks and fences, needs a registered builder.
- Licence
- Domestic builder registration (limited to the construction of structural landscaping)
- Categories
- Domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping), Domestic builder (unlimited)
- Regulator
- Building and Plumbing Commission
Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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