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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.
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.
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