How much do tradies cost in Townsville?

$130

avg plumber/hr

↑+4.1% this qtr

North Queensland's largest city with a trade premium driven by remote location and tropical climate conditions. Compare Townsville QLD prices across all 36 trades — prices verified April 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

200k

State

QLD

Cost vs Average

+8% vs national avg

Townsville Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $86–$215 /hr↑+2.7% → Electrician $86–$160 /hr↑+1.7% → Kitchen Renovation $8,650–$21,600 total↑+3.7% → Bathroom Renovation $10,800–$21,600 total↑+3.2% → Painter $54–$110 /hr↑+1.7% → Air Conditioning $1,300–$2,700 installed↑+3.6% → Roofing $215–$540 per visit↑+3.3% → Fencing $81–$175 /m↑+4.7% → Solar & Battery $5,400–$9,200 installed↓-1.5% → Landscaping $59–$120 /hr↑+2.3% → Pest Control $195–$485 per visit↑+1.8% → Flooring $49–$120 /sqm↑+2.1% → Tree Removal $270–$865 per tree↑+2.5% → Garage Doors $1,300–$3,775 installed↑+1.6% → Pool Maintenance $110–$325 /month↑+2.0% → Concreting $81–$160 /sqm↑+3.1% → Carpet Cleaning $27–$54 /room↑+1.9% → Removalist $110–$195 /hr↑+2.4% → Hot Water System $865–$2,700 installed↑+2.8% → Retaining Wall $215–$485 /lm↑+3.5% → Tiling $38–$97 /sqm↑+2.2% → Rendering $32–$65 /sqm↑+2.9% → Decking $195–$380 /sqm↑+3.0% → House Cleaning $38–$86 /hr↑+2.3% → Handyman $54–$150 /hr↑+1.9% → Lawn Mowing $49–$110 per visit↑+1.5% → Carpenter $59–$140 /hr↑+2.8% → Locksmith $130–$325 per job↑+1.2% → Plastering $54–$130 /hr↑+3.1% → Gutter Cleaning $110–$300 total↑+1.7% → Skip Bin Hire $215–$390 per hire↑+2.4% → Window Cleaning $43–$86 /hr↑+1.4% → Insulation $13–$38 /sqm↑+2.6% → Pressure Washing $43–$110 /hr↑+1.8% → Bricklaying $49–$110 /hr↑+3.4% → Gas Fitting $110–$215 /hr↑+2.9% →

About Townsville Trade Costs

North Queensland's largest city and the primary trade hub from Bowen to Cardwell. Costs run 8% above the Brisbane baseline — a remoteness loading combined with strong demand from mining, defence and construction sectors.

Townsville plumbers average $130/hr. The Lavarack Barracks defence precinct and fast-growing northern suburbs like Bushland Beach and Burdell have kept the trade market tight. Solar installation is exceptionally active — Townsville's 320+ sunshine days per year make solar the highest-volume trade by enquiry, and local competition has driven solar prices below the Queensland average despite the remoteness premium.

Cyclone building codes apply throughout Townsville — all structural trades must meet Category 4 cyclone ratings, which increases material costs for roofing, fencing and shed construction. Always confirm your tradesperson is familiar with NCC Section H cyclone requirements for North Queensland.

Licensing & Regulations in QLD

In QLD, trade licensing is regulated by QLD Fair Trading. Before hiring any tradesperson in Townsville, verify their licence at fairtrading.nsw.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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