How much do tradies cost in Byron Bay?

$125

avg plumber/hr

↑+4.0% year on year

NSW's iconic coastal town and Australia's easternmost point. Compare Byron Bay NSW prices across all 41 trades — prices verified October 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

10K

State

NSW

Cost vs Average

+5% vs national avg

Byron Bay Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $84–$210 /hr↑+4.0% → Electrician $84–$160 /hr↑+5.2% → Kitchen Renovation $8,400–$21,000 total↑+4.3% → Bathroom Renovation $10,500–$21,000 total↑+4.1% → Painter $42–$105 /hr↑+4.1% → Air Conditioning $1,250–$2,625 installed↑+4.1% → Roofing $210–$525 per visit↑+5.1% → Fencing $84–$200 /m↑+4.6% → Solar $4,200–$8,900 installed↓-1.4% → Landscaping $58–$115 /hr↑+4.1% → Pest Control $190–$470 per visit↑+4.0% → Flooring $47–$115 /sqm↑+3.4% → Tree Removal $260–$840 per tree↑+5.3% → Garage Door $1,250–$3,675 installed↑+5.1% → Pool Maintenance $135–$315 /month↑+4.1% → Concreting $79–$160 /sqm↑+5.5% → Carpet Cleaning $32–$63 /room↑+4.0% → Removalist $105–$230 /hr↑+5.4% → Hot Water System $840–$3,150 installed↑+4.3% → Retaining Wall $210–$470 /lm↑+4.9% → Tiling $42–$94 /sqm↑+3.8% → Rendering $32–$63 /sqm↑+4.6% → Decking $190–$370 /sqm↑+3.6% → House Cleaning $37–$84 /hr↑+4.4% → Handyman $52–$125 /hr↑+4.1% → Lawn Mowing $47–$105 per visit↑+4.1% → Carpenter $58–$135 /hr↑+3.7% → Locksmith $125–$315 per job↑+3.9% → Plastering $52–$125 /hr↑+4.1% → Gutter Cleaning $105–$420 total↑+4.0% → Skip Bin $210–$380 per hire↑+5.5% → Window Cleaning $42–$84 /hr↑+4.0% → Insulation $13–$37 /sqm↑+4.1% → Pressure Washing $42–$105 /hr↑+4.2% → Bricklaying $47–$125 /hr↑+4.5% → Gas Fitting $105–$210 /hr↑+4.1% → Builder $2,500–$5,000 /sqm↑+4.5% → Glazier $300–$800 per window↑+4.1% → Granny Flat $121,000–$231,000 total↑+4.6% → Patio $7,000–$23,750 total↑+4.9% → Pool Construction $50,000–$121,000 total↑+4.9% →

Commercial trade costs in Byron Bay

Fitting out or maintaining business premises in Byron Bay? These guides cover commercial rates.

Commercial cost guides in Byron Bay: asbestos removal · backflow testing · commercial air conditioning · commercial cleaning · commercial electrician · commercial fitout · commercial flooring · commercial garage doors · commercial painting · commercial pest control · commercial plumbing · commercial roofing · commercial security · fire safety compliance · line marking · scaffolding.

About Byron Bay Trade Costs

NSW's iconic coastal town and Australia's easternmost point. Byron Bay costs run 5% above the national average, driven by tourism demand, remote-area logistics, and seasonal labour shortages. For smaller jobs like plumbing repairs or electrical work, most Byron Bay tradies charge an hourly rate plus a call-out fee. For larger projects like kitchen renovations or bathroom renovations, expect a fixed-price quote.

Our Byron Bay plumber band works out to around $125/hr. Rates on this page are our own city bands, not an industry survey.

Always get multiple quotes in Byron Bay — the spread between the highest and lowest quote for the same job can be wide.

Licensing & Regulations in NSW

In NSW, trade licensing is regulated by Building Commission NSW. Before hiring any tradesperson in Byron Bay, verify their licence with the Building Commission NSW licence check at nsw.gov.au. Plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed tradespeople, and building work needs a licensed builder under rules that vary by state and territory. Unlicensed work can leave you without home warranty cover if something goes wrong.

— BROWSE BY AREA

Prices by area in Byron Bay

Prices vary across Byron Bay depending on the area. Select your area for more specific pricing.

Byron hinterland Byron Bay

Byron hinterland Byron Bay

Tallowood Ridge, Wategos

Byron Bay coast Byron Bay

Belongil, Suffolk Park

Compare Other Cities

See how Byron Bay trade costs compare to other Australian cities:

Melbourne → Brisbane → Perth → Adelaide → Hobart →

Sam the Platypus

Online now

Powered by What's The Damage