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Landscaping cost calculator

Estimate a backyard makeover - paving, retaining and turf. Get a realistic Australian price band built on the same engine landscapers use to quote.

/ Your job

Estimate only. Real prices depend on your site, materials and access. Built on the Karven calc engine at typical 2026 AU rates.

What the estimate covers

  • Paving, retaining and turf supply and install
  • Base prep and labour at typical AU landscaping rates
  • A standard residential backyard scope
  • Materials in common, mid-range finishes

What pushes the price up

  • Area paved and turfed, and total retaining length and height
  • Premium pavers, sandstone and feature materials
  • Slope, drainage and access for machinery
  • Excavation and spoil removal

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FAQ

Landscaping cost questions

  • How much does landscaping cost in Australia?

    A mid-range backyard with paving, some retaining and turf typically runs $7,500 to $22,000. Bigger areas, premium materials and structural retaining push well beyond that.

  • What costs the most in a landscaping job?

    Retaining walls, premium paving and excavation are usually the biggest line items. Turf is comparatively cheap per square metre, while structural and drainage work adds up fast.

  • Is design included?

    This estimate covers supply and install of a standard scope. Full design, lighting, irrigation and water features are extra and best quoted by a landscaper on site.

  • How do I get an exact landscaping quote?

    This is a ballpark. For a fixed, itemised quote a local landscaper running Karven can scope your yard and send a branded quote. Tap Get an exact quote.