Landscaping in Western Australia
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Typical price: A$1,500–A$50,000
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What landscaping costs in Western Australia
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden makeover (planting-led) Beds, plants, mulch, and turf repair on an average block | A$2,000 | A$5,000 | A$10,000 |
| New lawn (turf) installation Strip, level, soil, and roll-on turf for an average yard | A$1,500 | A$3,000 | A$6,000 |
| Paved entertaining area Excavation, base, and paving for a standard alfresco area | A$3,500 | A$7,000 | A$15,000 |
| Full backyard landscaping Design, hardscape, planting, and lighting for a typical backyard | A$10,000 | A$20,000 | A$50,000 |
| Retaining wall Engineered wall with drainage, typical residential run | A$3,000 | A$7,000 | A$16,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between softscape and hardscape, and why does it matter for price?
Softscape is living material — turf, plants, trees, soil. Hardscape is built structure — patios, paths, walls, decks, pergolas. Hardscape typically costs 2-4x more per square metre because it involves excavation, sub-bases, and skilled construction. Shifting your design 20% from hardscape to planting is the single biggest lever for cutting a landscaping quote.
What maintenance does a new landscape need in year one?
The first year decides whether planting establishes: regular deep watering (especially trees and hedging), mulch top-ups, formative pruning, and quick replacement of failures. Many landscapers offer a 12-month establishment package or plant warranty conditional on documented watering. Budget 5-10% of project cost for year-one care, or the planting investment erodes.
How do I check a landscaper is legitimate?
Look for: an established business with reviewable past projects (ask to see one in person or talk to a past client), public liability insurance, itemised written quotes, and no pressure tactics. In markets with trade licensing, verify the licence covers the structural work quoted. Photos of 'their work' prove nothing — completed local references do.
What should be in a landscaping contract?
A drawing or written scope, itemised price, payment schedule tied to milestones, start window and estimated duration, who handles waste and any permits, a variations process (changes priced in writing before work), warranty terms on hard landscaping, and a plant establishment/replacement policy. No contract, no project — verbal landscape deals go wrong at the first rain delay.
What does landscaping cost in Australia?
Landscaper labour runs AUD $50-$100 per hour, finished landscaping typically $100-$300 per m² depending on hardscape share, and whole-garden projects commonly $5,000-$50,000+ — a basic backyard makeover around $8,000-$15,000, premium designs well beyond. Sydney and Melbourne price at the top of the national range.
Do Australian landscapers need a licence?
For planting, turf, and maintenance — no. For structural work, it depends on state: NSW requires a structural landscaping licence above $5,000 of work (check via NSW Fair Trading), Queensland requires QBCC licensing above $3,300, Victoria requires registration for building work above $10,000. Always check the state register for the exact name on the quote.
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