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How much do tradies cost in Wollongong?

$130
avg plumber/hr
↑+2.2% this qtr

Australia's largest city and most expensive trade market. Compare Wollongong NSW prices across all 36 trades — prices verified March 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population
320k
State
NSW
Cost vs Average
≈ national average

Wollongong Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $86–$215 /hr↑+2.7% → Electrician $86–$160 /hr↑+1.7% → Kitchen Renovation $8,550–$21,400 total↑+3.7% → Bathroom Renovation $10,700–$21,400 total↑+3.2% → Painter $54–$105 /hr↑+1.7% → Air Conditioning $1,275–$2,675 installed↑+3.6% → Roofing $215–$535 per visit↑+3.3% → Fencing $80–$170 /m↑+4.7% → Solar & Battery $5,350–$9,100 installed↓-1.5% → Landscaping $59–$120 /hr↑+2.3% → Pest Control $195–$480 per visit↑+1.8% → Flooring $48–$120 /sqm↑+2.1% → Tree Removal $270–$855 per tree↑+2.5% → Garage Doors $1,275–$3,750 installed↑+1.6% → Pool Maintenance $105–$320 /month↑+2.0% → Concreting $80–$160 /sqm↑+3.1% → Carpet Cleaning $27–$54 /room↑+1.9% → Removalist $105–$195 /hr↑+2.4% → Hot Water System $855–$2,675 installed↑+2.8% → Retaining Wall $215–$480 /lm↑+3.5% → Tiling $37–$96 /sqm↑+2.2% → Rendering $32–$64 /sqm↑+2.9% → Decking $195–$375 /sqm↑+3.0% → House Cleaning $37–$86 /hr↑+2.3% → Handyman $54–$150 /hr↑+1.9% → Lawn Mowing $48–$105 per visit↑+1.5% → Carpenter $59–$140 /hr↑+2.8% → Locksmith $130–$320 per job↑+1.2% → Plastering $54–$130 /hr↑+3.1% → Gutter Cleaning $105–$300 total↑+1.7% → Skip Bin Hire $215–$385 per hire↑+2.4% → Window Cleaning $43–$86 /hr↑+1.4% → Insulation $13–$37 /sqm↑+2.6% → Pressure Washing $43–$105 /hr↑+1.8% → Bricklaying $48–$105 /hr↑+3.4% → Gas Fitting $105–$215 /hr↑+2.9% →

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About Wollongong Trade Costs

Wollongong is NSW’s third-largest city, 80km south of Wollongong along the Illawarra coast. Trade costs run 7% above the Brisbane baseline and about 2% above the national average — meaningfully more affordable than Wollongong while sharing the same NSW licensing environment.

Strong sea-change migration from Wollongong has driven residential construction growth, keeping tradie demand elevated. For larger projects, many Wollongong tradespeople also service greater Illawarra including Shellharbour and Kiama. Always get at least 3 quotes — compare free Wollongong quotes here.

Licensing & Regulations in NSW

In NSW, trade licensing is regulated by NSW Fair Trading. Before hiring any tradesperson in Wollongong, 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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