Full-Day Rate (8 hours) cost in Australia
Full day of handyman labour for ongoing projects. Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price (per day)
$450 – $750 per day
Most people pay around $600 per day
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are usually charged on top of the quoted price.
Labour only. Discuss material markup before booking.
GST & fees
GST treatment varies, so check whether the price you are quoted includes it.
Full-Day Rate (8 hours) prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $450 – $750 per day | $600 per day |
| Melbourne | $414 – $690 per day | $552 per day |
| Brisbane | $383 – $638 per day | $510 per day |
| Perth | $369 – $615 per day | $492 per day |
| Adelaide | $351 – $585 per day | $468 per day |
| Canberra | $419 – $698 per day | $558 per day |
| Hobart | $369 – $615 per day | $492 per day |
| Darwin | $396 – $660 per day | $528 per day |
| Gold Coast | $374 – $623 per day | $498 per day |
| Toowoomba | $351 – $585 per day | $468 per day |
| Ballarat | $378 – $630 per day | $504 per day |
| Bendigo | $374 – $623 per day | $498 per day |
| Townsville | $383 – $638 per day | $510 per day |
| Mackay | $414 – $690 per day | $552 per day |
| Albury-Wodonga | $360 – $600 per day | $480 per day |
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