Sydney, NSW . price report
Landscaping cost in Sydney
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 Sydney
- 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 Sydney
A Grade North West Gardens
Landscaping services, NSW.
A1 Gardening & Landscaping Sydney
Landscaping services, NSW.
Abelia Gardens
Landscaping services, NSW.
Abloom Ace Gardening Services
Landscaping services, NSW.
Active Landscapes
Ermington-based landscaper operating since 2000 doing decking, turf, retaining walls and concreting across Parramatta and surrounding western Sydney suburbs. Listed from web research.
Adam Robinson Design
Landscaping services, NSW.
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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.