Melbourne, VIC . price report
Landscaping cost in Melbourne
Landscaping costs are usually quoted per square metre for turf, paving and retaining walls, or as a fixed price for a full backyard project. Material choice and site access drive most of the variation, and a simple maintenance visit costs a fraction of a full redesign with hardscaping.
Price ranges by job
Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.
- Landscaper hourly rate$55 to $110 per hour
- Turf supply and lay (natural)$15 to $40 per m2
- Retaining wall (timber sleeper)$150 to $500 per m2
- Paving$60 to $160 per m2
- Mulching$150 to $400
- Garden waste removal$70 to $150
- Basic backyard makeover (full project)$5,000 to $20,000
What moves your quote in Melbourne
- 01Project scope: simple maintenance versus a full redesign with hardscaping
- 02Material choice: natural versus synthetic turf, timber versus concrete sleeper retaining walls
- 03Site access for machinery such as a bobcat or mini excavator
- 04State: NSW and VIC rates typically run higher than WA or TAS
- 05Whether a garden design plan is commissioned before work begins
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Landscaping providers in Melbourne
Abben Art Garden Design
Local family-run Rye business doing CAD/3D garden design, dry stone walls, paving and landscaping project management across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. Listed from web research.
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Landscaping services, VIC.
Bespoke Landscapes & Design
Melbourne northern-suburbs landscape design and construction firm (est. 2014) doing retaining walls, timber works, native gardens, water features and pool landscaping. Listed from web research.
BlueGum Horticulture & Garden Design
Landscaping services, VIC.
Blume Landscapes
Residential landscape design and construction company with 15+ years experience working Melbourne's southern, bayside and south-eastern suburbs. Listed from web research.
Creative Image Landscapes
Landscaping services, VIC.
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Common questions
How much does a basic backyard landscaping project cost?
A basic backyard makeover with turf, garden beds and simple hardscaping typically costs $5,000 to $20,000. More complex redesigns with retaining walls and paving cost more.
Is natural or synthetic turf cheaper to lay?
Natural turf supply and lay costs $15 to $40 per square metre, which is cheaper upfront than synthetic turf, though synthetic needs no mowing or watering afterwards.
What drives the price of a retaining wall?
Retaining walls run $150 to $500 per square metre for timber sleeper construction, with concrete sleeper walls pricing higher again due to material and engineering requirements.
Do landscapers charge by the hour or by the job?
Most landscaping work is quoted as a fixed project price rather than hourly, though hourly rates for a qualified landscaper run $55 to $110 per hour for smaller tasks like mulching or clean-ups.
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Sources
- What's The Damage landscaping cost guide
- ServiceTasker gardener cost guide
- Airtasker landscaping cost guide
Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.