How much do tradies cost in Brisbane?

$120

avg plumber/hr

↑+3.1% this qtr

Fast-growing market with subtropical building requirements. Compare Brisbane QLD prices across all 36 trades— prices verified April 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

2.6M

State

QLD

Cost vs Average

national baseline

Brisbane Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $80–$200 /hr↑+3.9% → Electrician $80–$150 /hr↑+3.0% → Kitchen Renovation $8,000–$20,000 total↑+4.4% → Bathroom Renovation $10,000–$20,000 total↑+3.9% → Painter $50–$100 /hr↑+2.8% → Air Conditioning $1,200–$2,500 installed↑+4.8% → Roofing $200–$500 per visit↑+4.9% → Fencing $75–$160 /m↑+6.0% → Solar & Battery $5,000–$8,500 installed↓-1.5% → Landscaping $55–$110 /hr↑+3.6% → Pest Control $180–$450 per visit↑+3.2% → Flooring $45–$110 /sqm↑+3.3% → Tree Removal $250–$800 per tree↑+3.7% → Garage Doors $1,200–$3,500 installed↑+2.6% → Pool Maintenance $100–$300 /month↑+3.4% → Concreting $75–$150 /sqm↑+4.4% → Carpet Cleaning $25–$50 /room↑+3.1% → Removalist $100–$180 /hr↑+3.6% → Hot Water System $800–$2,500 installed↑+4.0% → Retaining Wall $200–$450 /lm↑+4.8% → Tiling $35–$90 /sqm↑+3.4% → Rendering $30–$60 /sqm↑+4.1% → Decking $180–$350 /sqm↑+4.4% → House Cleaning $35–$80 /hr↑+3.3% → Handyman $50–$140 /hr↑+2.9% → Lawn Mowing $45–$100 per visit↑+2.4% → Carpenter $55–$130 /hr↑+3.9% → Locksmith $120–$300 per job↑+2.1% → Plastering $50–$120 /hr↑+4.4% → Gutter Cleaning $100–$280 total↑+2.6% → Skip Bin Hire $200–$360 per hire↑+3.4% → Window Cleaning $40–$80 /hr↑+2.3% → Insulation $12–$35 /sqm↑+3.7% → Pressure Washing $40–$100 /hr↑+2.9% → Bricklaying $45–$100 /hr↑+4.6% → Gas Fitting $100–$200 /hr↑+4.0% →

About Brisbane Trade Costs

Queensland's capital and Australia's fastest-growing major city. Brisbane sits at the national pricing baseline, making it solid value for a capital city — but prices are rising fast.

Brisbane tradie prices rose +3.1% last quarter, the fastest of any Australian capital. The 2032 Olympics infrastructure pipeline is absorbing tradie capacity citywide, pushing residential rates up. Despite the increases, Brisbane still averages $120/hr for plumbers and electricians — cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne but the gap is closing. Book early where possible.

Suburban sprawl means travel time affects pricing significantly in Brisbane — tradies in outer suburbs like Logan, Caboolture and Ipswich typically charge 10–15% less than those servicing inner Brisbane and the Northside.

Licensing & Regulations in QLD

In QLD, trade licensing is regulated by Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC). Before hiring any tradesperson in Brisbane, verify their licence at qbcc.qld.gov.au. All plumbing, electrical, and building work over certain thresholds must be carried out by licensed professionals. Unlicensed work can void your home insurance and leave you without legal protection if something goes wrong.

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