National pricing guide

Fencing Cost in Australia

Fencing prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $1700–$11000, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$1700–$11000
Median
$6350
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Fencing cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median
Range$1700–$11000
Median$6350

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$1564–$10120
Median$5842

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$1445–$9350
Median$5398

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Perth

18% below national

Range$1394–$9020
Median$5207

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$1326–$8580
Median$4953

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$1581–$10230
Median$5906

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$1394–$9020
Median$5207

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$1496–$9680
Median$5588

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$1411–$9130
Median$5271

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$1326–$8580
Median$4953

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$1428–$9240
Median$5334

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$1411–$9130
Median$5271

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$1445–$9350
Median$5398

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$1564–$10120
Median$5842

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$1360–$8800
Median$5080

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

Colorbond (15m standard)

Range$2,500–$5,000
Median$3,500

Timber paling (15m)

Range$2,000–$4,500
Median$3,000

Pool fencing (glass)

Range$300–$600/m
Median$400/m

Gate only

Range$500–$2,000
Median$1,000

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Old fence removal$15–$30/m
Retaining under fence$50–$150/m
Sloping ground+20-40%
Council permit$200–$500

What drives price up

▲Length and height
▲Material (colorbond vs timber vs glass)
▲Slope/uneven ground
▲Old fence removal
▲Retaining required
▲Access for machinery

Usually included

  • ✓Posts and rails
  • ✓Panels/palings
  • ✓Basic gate
  • ✓Concrete footings

Usually excluded

  • ○Old fence removal
  • ○Retaining walls
  • ○Sloping ground premium
  • ○Council permits
  • ○Pool compliance certification

Common mistakes

Not checking boundary lines

Build on the wrong side and you may have to remove it. Get a surveyor if boundary is unclear.

Splitting costs with neighbour

Under the Dividing Fences Act, costs are usually shared. Talk to your neighbour before getting quotes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays for a dividing fence?

Generally shared equally under the Dividing Fences Act. Discuss with your neighbour first.

Do I need council approval?

Usually not for standard boundary fencing. Pool fencing must comply with AS1926 and requires certification.

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