Cost Guide

Landscaper Costs in Australia

Understand typical landscaper costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.

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Hourly rate
$85/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common landscaper jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Garden beds and edging$805 – $3,195
Edging material and finishNew install vs replacementFoundation and precision settingSite access and ground conditionsTiming, crew size and machinery
Landscape Design$655 – $10,595
Level of documentationNumber of site visits and revisionsNeed for third-party consultantsSite size and complexityTiming, travel and callout fees
Landscaper General Help$210 – $8,495
Job complexity and scopeSpecialist skills and subcontractingMachine hire and equipment needsMaterials and order sizeSite access and waste removal
Landscaping tidy-up$735 – $3,285
Disposal and green waste handlingSite condition and vegetation densityMinor repairs and partial replacementsNeed for specialist removalCall-out timing and access
Residential Full Makeover$11,795 – $54,445
Residential Outdoor Structures$3,775 – $55,295
Residential paving install or repair$2,955 – $31,895
Residential Retaining Wall$1,275 – $46,895
Residential Yard Drainage$735 – $18,895
Turf Install$1,075 – $32,095
Turf type and qualitySite preparation and sub-baseRemoval and disposal of existing lawnFinishing and extra servicesAccess, delivery and timing

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 an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Landscaper licensing requirements

Landscaper may require registration in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or builder registration displayed (where structural work is performed)
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • Landscaping Australia Inc or state association membership
  • Written quote with scope of works clearly defined

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Required for jobs over structural work, retaining walls, pergolas decks gazebos, $5,000 · Verify
Victoria — Required for jobs over structural work, retaining walls, pergolas decks, requires building permit · Verify
Queensland — Required for jobs over structural work, retaining walls, pergolas decks carports, playground equipment, artificial landforms · Verify
Western Australia — Required for jobs over structural work, requires building permit, $20,000 · Verify
South Australia — Required for jobs over structural work, retaining walls, paving tiling, water features · Verify
Tasmania — Required for jobs over structural work, requires building permit, retaining walls · Verify
Northern Territory — Required for jobs over structural work, retaining walls, prescribed building work · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Required for jobs over structural work, requires building approval, retaining walls pergolas · Verify

Common Questions

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