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How much do tradies cost in Geelong?

Growing regional city with Melbourne-adjacent pricing. Compare Geelong VIC prices across all 41 trades — prices verified October 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population
0.35M
State
VIC
Cost vs Average
−7% vs national avg

Geelong Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $74–$185 /hr↑+3.8% → Electrician $74–$140 /hr↑+5.0% → Kitchen Renovation $7,450–$18,600 total↑+4.1% → Bathroom Renovation $9,300–$18,600 total↑+3.9% → Painter $37–$93 /hr↑+3.9% → Air Conditioning $1,125–$2,325 installed↑+3.9% → Roofing $185–$465 per visit↑+4.9% → Fencing $74–$175 /m↑+4.4% → Solar $3,725–$7,900 installed↓-1.6% → Landscaping $51–$100 /hr↑+3.9% → Pest Control $165–$420 per visit↑+3.8% → Flooring $42–$100 /sqm↑+3.2% → Tree Removal $230–$745 per tree↑+5.1% → Garage Door $1,125–$3,250 installed↑+4.9% → Pool Maintenance $120–$280 /month↑+3.9% → Concreting $70–$140 /sqm↑+5.3% → Carpet Cleaning $28–$56 /room↑+3.8% → Removalist $110–$205 /hr↑+5.2% → Hot Water System $745–$2,800 installed↑+4.1% → Retaining Wall $185–$420 /lm↑+4.7% → Tiling $37–$84 /sqm↑+3.6% → Rendering $28–$56 /sqm↑+4.4% → Decking $165–$325 /sqm↑+3.4% → House Cleaning $33–$74 /hr↑+4.2% → Handyman $46–$110 /hr↑+3.9% → Lawn Mowing $42–$93 per visit↑+3.9% → Carpenter $51–$120 /hr↑+3.5% → Locksmith $110–$280 per job↑+3.7% → Plastering $46–$110 /hr↑+3.9% → Gutter Cleaning $93–$370 total↑+3.8% → Skip Bin $185–$335 per hire↑+5.3% → Window Cleaning $37–$74 /hr↑+3.8% → Insulation $11–$33 /sqm↑+3.9% → Pressure Washing $37–$93 /hr↑+4.0% → Bricklaying $42–$110 /hr↑+4.3% → Gas Fitting $93–$185 /hr↑+3.9% → Builder $2,500–$5,000 /sqm↑+4.5% → Glazier $300–$800 per window↑+3.9% → Granny Flat $110,000–$210,000 total↑+4.4% → Patio $8,500–$30,000 total↑+4.7% → Pool Construction $50,000–$110,000 total↑+4.7% →

Commercial trade costs in Geelong

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

Commercial cost guides in Geelong: 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.

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About Geelong Trade Costs

Victoria's second city sits 7% below the national average. Close enough to Melbourne for healthy competition, Geelong is one of the best-value trade markets in Australia — particularly for larger projects.

Our Geelong plumber band works out to around $110/hr — 7% below our Brisbane baseline. Rates on this page are our own city bands, not an industry survey. The city's manufacturing and industrial heritage keeps a strong skilled trades workforce employed locally. Melbourne tradies frequently service Geelong, adding competitive pressure that keeps local rates honest.

The Surf Coast corridor (Torquay, Anglesea) and Bellarine Peninsula attract higher rates due to travel time and coastal demand. The Geelong CBD and inner north (Newtown, Highton) are mid-market; outer Corio, Norlane and Lara offer the best pricing in the region.

Licensing & Regulations in VIC

In VIC, building and plumbing licensing is regulated by the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), and electricians are licensed by Energy Safe Victoria. Before hiring any tradesperson in Geelong, verify their licence at bpc.vic.gov.au (for electricians, energysafe.vic.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.

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