National pricing guide

Tree Removal Cost in Australia

Tree Removal prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $500–$15000, 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
$500–$15000
Median
$7750
Confidence
Early
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Tree Removal cost by city

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Sydney

national median

National median
Range$500–$15000
Median$7750

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$460–$13800
Median$7130

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$425–$12750
Median$6588

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Perth

18% below national

Range$410–$12300
Median$6355

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$390–$11700
Median$6045

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$465–$13950
Median$7208

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$410–$12300
Median$6355

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$440–$13200
Median$6820

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$415–$12450
Median$6433

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$390–$11700
Median$6045

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$420–$12600
Median$6510

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$415–$12450
Median$6433

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$425–$12750
Median$6588

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$460–$13800
Median$7130

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$400–$12000
Median$6200

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Price by type and size

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

Small tree (<5m)

Range$500–$1,500
Median$900

Medium tree (5-10m)

Range$1,500–$4,000
Median$2,500

Large tree (10-20m)

Range$3,000–$8,000
Median$5,000

Very large/dangerous

Range$5,000–$15,000+
Median$8,000

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Stump grinding$200–$600
Arborist report$300–$800
Traffic control$500–$2,000/day
Crane hire$2,000–$5,000
Green waste removal$200–$500

What drives price up

▲Tree height and diameter
▲Proximity to structures/power lines
▲Access for equipment
▲Crane requirement
▲Traffic control needed
▲Council permit required

Usually included

  • ✓Felling/sectional removal
  • ✓Basic clean-up
  • ✓Chip branches on site

Usually excluded

  • ○Stump grinding
  • ○Arborist report
  • ○Crane hire
  • ○Traffic control
  • ○Council permits
  • ○Root removal

Common mistakes

Not checking council regulations

Many trees are protected. Removing without approval can result in $100,000+ fines.

Cheapest quote without insurance check

Tree work is high-risk. Uninsured operators leave you liable for property damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need council permission?

Often yes. Check your council's tree preservation order. Some trees are automatically protected.

How long does it take?

Small tree: 2-4 hours. Large tree: full day. Very large with crane: 2 days.

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