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Turf & Landscaping Cost in Hobart

Turf supply and install, garden design, retaining walls. Hobart runs 18% below the national median.

Observed range

$1,640–$12,300

Median $4,920

Early confidence
$1,640$12,300
Low endMedian $4,920High end

Based on

Hobart marketStandardised scope
Last reviewed by Delah

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By job type

Turf & Landscaping prices by job type in Hobart

Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Hobart.

Turf supply & install (100sqm)

$1,640–$3,280

Garden bed renovation

$1,230–$4,100

Retaining wall (10m)

$2,460–$6,560

Full backyard redesign

$6,560–$20,500

Add-ons

Common turf & landscaping add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

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

Typically included

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

Usually charged extra

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

How we calculated this: The Hobart range is derived from the national turf & landscaping observed range ($2,000–$15,000), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Hobart's cost-of-service multiplier (0.82×). Full methodology →

Price drivers

What drives turf & landscaping price in Hobart

Retaining walls

Drainage solutions

Mature tree planting

Irrigation systems

Site access

Slope/grade changes

Avoid these

Common turf & landscaping quote mistakes

Not preparing soil properly

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does turf & landscaping cost in Hobart?+
Turf & Landscaping in Hobart typically ranges from $1,640 to $12,300, with a median around $4,920. Final pricing depends on scope, access, urgency, and any add-ons.
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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