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Concreting Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Rates vary based on access, site prep, and finish type.
Concreting Prices by Service — Australia
Prices include GST. Rates vary based on access, site prep, and finish type.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟫Plain Concrete Slab Standard grey concrete slab with broom finish | $65per sqm | $75per sqm | $85per sqm |
| 🪨Exposed Aggregate Decorative exposed stone finish | $80per sqm | $110per sqm | $150per sqm |
| 🎨Coloured Concrete Oxide-coloured or integral colour concrete | $70per sqm | $85per sqm | $100per sqm |
| 🏛️Stamped / Stencilled Concrete Patterned decorative concrete finish | $100per sqm | $120per sqm | $150per sqm |
| 🚗Concrete Driveway Standard driveway — plain to exposed finish | $65per sqm | $90per sqm | $120per sqm |
| 🚶Path / Walkway Concrete footpath or garden walkway | $60per sqm | $75per sqm | $100per sqm |
| 🧱Concrete Retaining Wall Reinforced concrete retaining wall | $250per lineal metre | $450per lineal metre | $700per lineal metre |
| 🔨Concrete Removal Break up and remove existing concrete | $30per sqm | $50per sqm | $80per sqm |
What Drives Concreting Prices in Australia?
Australian concreting quotes usually bundle GST, standard labour, and a straightforward pour, but access, excavation, and decorative finishes still create wide gaps between headline rates and real contract totals.
Driveways and crossovers are the most price-sensitive jobs because base preparation, drainage falls, and council interface requirements vary sharply from suburb to suburb.
Customers get cleaner comparisons when slab thickness, reinforcement, sealing, and spoil removal are listed as separate line items instead of buried in a one-line allowance.
Base prep and excavation
Soft ground, rock, tree roots, existing paving, and tight side access can add materially to the final concrete rate.
Finish and sealing
Plain grey concrete is the entry point. Exposed aggregate, colour, saw cuts, and sealing all increase labour and material cost.
Council interfaces
Driveway crossovers, stormwater changes, and nature-strip reinstatement can create costs outside the basic pour allowance.
What Is Usually Included
Common Extras To Watch
What To Expect When You Request Quotes
Step 1
Measure the pour area and confirm depth, reinforcement, and finish before comparing prices.
Step 2
Ask whether excavation, spoil removal, drainage, sealing, and cleanup are included or excluded.
Step 3
Check access conditions early because pumps, wheelbarrow runs, and tight sites change labour allowances fast.
Step 4
Compare at least three written quotes and reject any quote that does not state curing time and warranty expectations.
Concreting Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $70
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
Pricing available
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $68
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $62
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
Pricing available
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
From $60
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $68
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
Pricing available
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
Pricing available
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
Pricing available
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Concreting in Australia ranges from $30 per m² for basic services like plain slabs to $700 for major projects like retaining walls. Prices include GST. Rates vary based on access, site prep, and finish type.
The most common finishes are plain (broom-finished) concrete, exposed aggregate with decorative stones, coloured concrete using oxide pigments, and stamped or stencilled concrete that mimics stone, slate, or tile patterns. Each finish has different cost, durability, and aesthetic characteristics.
Well-laid concrete typically lasts 25–50 years or more. Longevity depends on the quality of the mix, proper sub-base preparation, adequate curing, and regular sealing (every 2–5 years for decorative finishes). Driveways and high-traffic areas may need resealing more frequently.
Most standard residential concreting (slabs, driveways, paths) does not require a permit. However, you may need approval for: driveways that cross public land, retaining walls above a certain height (varies by region), work affecting drainage, and any structural concrete like house slabs. Always check with your local council or authority before starting work.
How We Get These Prices
This methodology combines country-level concreting price benchmarks with city-level quote data already mapped inside WhatCosts. We update the page when market ranges move enough to change the practical buying decision.
Sample size on this template: 8 national service categories and 19 city-level price entries across 5 cities.
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