Free price calculator

Fencing cost calculator

Estimate a new Colorbond or timber fence. Enter the run length, pick a height and add gates, and get a realistic Australian price band. Same engine fencers use to quote.

Your job

Total fence length (m)*

Sum of every straight + corner. Measure off the site plan, or pace it out on site (1m ≈ 1.3 paces for an average tradie).

Fence type*

Fence height (mm)*

Ground conditions*

The biggest real-world price swing in fencing. Easy = flat soil/sand, normal digging. Sloped/stepped = falls or steps that slow setting out and post-setting (+20% labour). Rocky/hard dig = jackhammer / rock auger / coring needed (+15% labour and ~$55/post).

Estimate only. Real prices depend on your site, materials and access. Worked out from typical 2026 Australian rates.

What the estimate covers

Fence panels, posts, rails and footings
Install labour at a typical AU fencing crew rate
Gates and hardware when included
Standard residential ground conditions

What pushes the price up

Total length is the main driver - more metres, more cost
Height: 1.8m and 2.1m use more material than 1.5m
Gates, especially double or sliding driveway gates
Rock, slope, removal of an old fence and tricky access

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FAQ

Fence cost questions

How much does Colorbond fencing cost in Australia?
Colorbond fencing usually runs $90 to $160 per metre supplied and installed at 1.8m. A typical 30m run with one gate lands around $3,100 to $7,200 depending on height, gates and ground conditions.
Is timber or Colorbond cheaper?
Treated-pine paling is often a touch cheaper up front, while Colorbond needs less maintenance over time. Hardwood and feature fencing cost more. This calculator is calibrated to standard Colorbond as the baseline.
Does the price include removing my old fence?
The base band assumes a clear boundary. Removing and disposing of an existing fence adds labour and tip fees, which a fencer will confirm on site.
How do I get an exact fencing quote?
This is a ballpark. For a fixed quote with your real boundary length, a local fencer running Karven can send a branded quote fast. Tap Get an exact quote.