How much do tradies cost in Wollongong?

$130

avg plumber/hr

↑+2.2% this qtr

New South Wales' third largest city with strong Sydney overflow demand pushing trade costs above average. Compare Wollongong NSW prices across all 41 trades — prices verified September 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

320k

State

NSW

Cost vs Average

+7% vs national avg

Wollongong Trade Cost Guides

Commercial cost guides in Wollongong: 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.

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 $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 Door $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 $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% → Builder $2,500–$5,000 /sqm↑+4.5% → Glazier $300–$800 per window↑+4.0% → Granny Flat $107,000–$204,000 total↑+4.5% → Patio $6,250–$21,000 total↑+4.8% → Pool Construction $44,000–$107,000 total↑+4.8% →

About Wollongong Trade Costs

NSW's third-largest city, 80km south of Sydney along the Illawarra coast. Trade costs run 8% above the national average — close to Sydney but meaningfully more affordable.

Our Wollongong plumber band works out to around $130/hr. Rates on this page are our own city bands, not an industry survey. Strong sea-change migration from Sydney has driven residential construction growth across the Illawarra, keeping tradie demand elevated. Many Sydney-based tradies now cover Wollongong regularly, adding competitive pressure that prevents the full Sydney premium from applying here.

For larger projects, many Wollongong tradespeople also service greater Illawarra including Shellharbour, Kiama and the Southern Highlands. Coastal properties on Wollongong's cliff-face suburbs (Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli) often require coastal-rated materials and attract a small premium over inland areas.

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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