National pricing guide

Turf & Landscaping Cost in Australia

Turf & Landscaping prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $2200–$16000, 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
$2200–$16000
Median
$9100
Confidence
Early
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Turf & Landscaping cost by city

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Sydney

national median

National median
Range$2200–$16000
Median$9100

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$2024–$14720
Median$8372

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$1870–$13600
Median$7735

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Perth

18% below national

Range$1804–$13120
Median$7462

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$1716–$12480
Median$7098

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$2046–$14880
Median$8463

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$1804–$13120
Median$7462

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$1936–$14080
Median$8008

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$1826–$13280
Median$7553

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$1716–$12480
Median$7098

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$1848–$13440
Median$7644

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$1826–$13280
Median$7553

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$1870–$13600
Median$7735

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$2024–$14720
Median$8372

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$1760–$12800
Median$7280

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Price by type and size

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

Turf supply & install (100sqm)

Range$2,000–$4,000
Median$3,000

Garden bed renovation

Range$1,500–$5,000
Median$3,000

Retaining wall (10m)

Range$3,000–$8,000
Median$5,000

Full backyard redesign

Range$8,000–$25,000+
Median$15,000

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Irrigation system$1,500–$4,000
Garden lighting$500–$2,000
Soil preparation$30–50/sqm
Tree planting (mature)$200–$800/tree

What drives price up

▲Retaining walls
▲Drainage solutions
▲Mature tree planting
▲Irrigation systems
▲Site access
▲Slope/grade changes

Usually included

  • ✓Turf supply and laying
  • ✓Basic soil preparation
  • ✓Edging
  • ✓Clean-up

Usually excluded

  • ○Irrigation
  • ○Lighting
  • ○Retaining walls
  • ○Design fees
  • ○Council permits

Common mistakes

Not preparing soil properly

Turf laid on poor soil dies within months. Soil prep is 30-40% of the cost for good reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best time to lay turf?

Autumn or spring. Avoid peak summer — new turf needs constant watering.

How much turf do I need?

Measure length x width in metres. Add 5% for cuts.

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