Colorbond Fencing Cost in Australia (2026)
Colorbond fencing is priced by the metre, installed, with the height setting the band. What’s The Damage’s November 2026 re-verification across 90+ sources puts a standard 1.8 m Colorbond fence at $80–$190 per metre nationally, $130 typical, and a 2.1 m fence at $120–$250 per metre, $160 typical. Gates, taking the old fence away and replacing posts are separate lines, and all of them are priced below so a quote can be read against the national rows.
Colorbond fencing cost per metre
Both rows are national installed prices per metre, GST included, for posts, rails, sheets and capping. Where a fence lands in its range comes down to the run length, the ground (sand, clay or rock changes how long the post holes take) and whether the fence steps down a slope.
| Fence | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorbond fence, 1.8 m (per m) | $80 | $130 | $190 |
| Colorbond fence, 2.1 m (per m) | $120 | $160 | $250 |
National prices, November 2026. City prices differ: tap your city below for the local fencing guide.
Gates, removal and posts priced alongside a Colorbond fence
A quote for a new boundary fence usually carries three or four of these lines. The gate rows are supply and install, manual swing; the removal row is the old fence taken down and carted away.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fence gate — single (installed) | $250 | $500 | $800 |
| Fence gate — double / driveway, manual (installed) | $800 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Old fence removal (per m) | $15 | $30 | $50 |
| Post replacement (per post) | $140 | $230 | $300 |
| Full boundary fence, about 40 m (total) | $4,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
What a 40 m Colorbond fence costs, worked through
A typical suburban side-and-rear boundary runs about 40 m. Each line below is 40 times the national per-metre row, and the totals are plain sums of those lines.
| 40 m boundary | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 m Colorbond fence, 1.8 m | $3,200 | $5,200 | $7,600 |
| 40 m Colorbond fence, 2.1 m | $4,800 | $6,400 | $10,000 |
| Old fence taken down first (40 m) | $600 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| 40 m at 1.8 m, old fence taken down, one single gate | $4,050 | $6,900 | $10,400 |
| 40 m at 2.1 m, old fence taken down, one double gate | $6,200 | $8,800 | $14,500 |
The national full-boundary row ($4,000–$9,000) is the market’s all-in figure for about 40 m; the summed lines show what sits inside it. A fence on a shared boundary is usually split with the neighbour — see boundary fences and sharing costs.
Colorbond vs timber paling and aluminium slat
A timber paling fence is $80–$190 per metre nationally, so at 1.8 m the two overlap: Colorbond at $80–$190 per metre buys no painting or re-nailing later, timber buys a lower entry price. Aluminium slat is a different product at $170–$400 per metre, priced for the look rather than the boundary. Height limits and when a fence needs council approval are in our fence height and council rules guide.
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Fencing cost in your city
Verified November 2026 ranges — tap your city for the full local guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Colorbond fencing cost per metre?
Nationally, a 1.8 m Colorbond fence is $80–$190 per metre installed ($130 typical) and a 2.1 m fence $120–$250 per metre ($160 typical), GST included.
How much is a 2.1 m Colorbond fence?
A 2.1 m Colorbond fence is $120–$250 per metre nationally, $160 typical. Over 40 m that is $4,800–$10,000, before any gate or old-fence removal.
How much does a 40 m Colorbond fence cost?
At 1.8 m, 40 m of Colorbond is $3,200–$7,600 ($5,200 typical) using the national per-metre row. With the old fence taken down and a single gate the plain sum is $4,050–$10,400.
Is Colorbond cheaper than a timber fence?
At 1.8 m they overlap: Colorbond is $80–$190 per metre and timber paling $80–$190 per metre nationally. The typical figures are $130 for Colorbond and $110 for timber.
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