How much does landscaping cost in Sydney?
Landscaping in Sydney is priced job by job, so the honest answer is that it depends on what you are doing. A lawn is priced per square metre, a retaining wall per linear metre, and a pergola per job. The tables below give the real Sydney ranges for each, drawn from the same rate card our estimator uses. Pick a guide for detail, or see your own yard redesigned with a live price using the free tool.
Typical Sydney landscaping prices
| Job | Typical Sydney range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| New lawn, supplied and laid | $25 to $40 per m2 | Real buffalo turf |
| Paving, supplied and laid | $120 to $340 per m2 | Stone choice drives the range |
| Decking, built | $160 to $280 per m2 | Hardwood frame and boards |
| Retaining wall up to 1m | $320 to $680 per lin m | Material and drainage dependent |
| Garden bed and planting | $40 to $80 per m2 | Soil prep, mulch and plants |
| Pergola | $4,500 to $22,000 | Size and material dependent |
| Concrete pour and finish | $85 to $145 per m2 | Plain finish |
| Tree removal | $450 to $6,500 | Size and access dependent |
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What affects the price
- The job mix. A single lawn is a few thousand dollars; a full backyard with paving, a deck, a wall and structures runs into the tens of thousands.
- Access. Sydney terraces and steep blocks cost more because materials and machines are harder to get in.
- Materials. The same area in budget concrete versus natural sandstone can double the price.
- Site prep. Demolition, soil and drainage are easy to forget and are often a real part of the quote.
Common questions
How much does landscaping cost in Sydney?
It depends on the work. As a guide, a new lawn is $25 to $40 per square metre, paving is $120 to $340 per square metre, decking is $160 to $280 per square metre, and a retaining wall up to one metre is $320 to $680 per linear metre. A full backyard makeover commonly runs $30,000 to $80,000.
How can I get an accurate landscaping price?
Upload a photo of your yard to the free tool, describe what you want, and you get a photorealistic redesign with a live Sydney price range. You can then send it to local landscapers for real quotes at no cost.
Why do landscaping quotes vary so much?
Access, materials, site prep and the exact scope all move the price. Two quotes can differ because one includes drainage and soil and the other does not. Seeing a clear brief, which the tool builds for you, helps you compare like for like.