Concreting Cost Australia 2026
Concreting costs depend on the finish type, slab size, site preparation, and whether old concrete needs removing first.
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Sydney
From $86 /sqm
+6.8%
Melbourne
From $79 /sqm
+5.5%
Brisbane
From $75 /sqm
+8.8%
Perth
From $79 /sqm
+7.5%
Adelaide
From $69 /sqm
+6.1%
Gold Coast
From $74 /sqm
+8.1%
Canberra
From $82 /sqm
+5.2%
Hobart
From $68 /sqm
+6.1%
Darwin
From $86 /sqm
+6.9%
Newcastle
From $71 /sqm
+6.4%
Geelong
From $70 /sqm
+5.3%
Sunshine Coast
From $73 /sqm
+7.8%
Townsville
From $81 /sqm
+7.9%
Byron Bay
From $81 /sqm
+6.8%
Wollongong
From $81 /sqm
+6.4%
National Pricing Overview
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain concrete slab (per sqm) | $75/sqm | $110 | $150 |
| Coloured concrete (per sqm) | $95/sqm | $140 | $200 |
| Exposed aggregate (per sqm) | $120/sqm | $160 | $200 |
| Stamped / stencilled (per sqm) | $120/sqm | $155 | $200 |
| Polished concrete (per sqm) | $100/sqm | $170 | $270 |
| Spray-on resurfacing (per sqm) | $50/sqm | $65 | $80 |
| Driveway — plain (typical 40 sqm) | $2,600total | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Driveway — exposed aggregate | $4,800total | $6,500 | $9,000 |
| Concrete path / footpath | $75/sqm | $110 | $160 |
| Concrete patio / entertaining | $80/sqm | $125 | $180 |
| Shed slab (typical 20 sqm) | $1,500total | $2,200 | $3,500 |
| Old concrete removal | $30/sqm | $50 | $80 |
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