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What a Perth garden costs depends on how far you take it. A landscaper paid by the hour charges $58–$115, a basic backyard makeover with turf, beds and a little paving is $5,250–$15,750 (typically $10,500), and a full landscape around a new home runs $15,750–$63,000. Inside those bands, the price is set by how much paving, decking and retaining goes in, whether the block needs machine work to level it, and how the garden will be watered under the city's sprinkler roster. A professional plan before any work starts is $840–$5,250. Every figure here includes GST.
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Perth landscaping prices at a glance
Perth landscapers quote four very different job tiers — knowing which one you're after stops you comparing apples to oranges. Here's what each costs in 2026:
Design / consult
$840–$5,250
Professional landscape design — plant plan, layout, materials spec. Often refundable on full installs from many designers.
Garden refresh
$3,000–$8,000
Plant replacement, mulch top-up, garden bed redefinition, hedge tidy. 1–2 days work. Best for tired but structurally OK gardens.
Backyard makeover
$5,250–$15,750
Turf, garden beds, paving, basic reticulation. 1–2 weeks. The standard Perth project — brick paving + Sir Walter turf is the regional signature.
Full landscape design + build
$15,750–$63,000
New-home complete landscape: design, full reticulation, mixed hardscaping, planting plan, lighting. 4–8 weeks.
Deep-dives on landscaping cost in Perth
Five focused guides covering the decisions most Perth homeowners run into. Each one drills past the headline price into real numbers.
Backyard landscaping cost
Per-zone breakdown: paving, lawn, beds, retic. Real $ by yard size.
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Front-yard landscaping cost
Curb appeal on a budget. Verge rules, driveway, kerb-to-door.
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DIY vs hire a landscaper
True cost of doing it yourself in Perth — time, tools, sandy soil.
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Real Perth landscaper quotes
Three Perth landscapers, one yard. What each charged and why.
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Small-yard / townhouse landscaping
Sub-100m² yards in Perth. Where to spend, where to save.
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Estimated landscaping cost in Perth
$5,000–$9,600
Brick paving, 80m² · Middle-ring.
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Detailed Pricing — Landscaping Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaper (hourly rate) | $58/hr | $84 | $115 |
| Garden design / plan | $840per plan | $2,100 | $5,250 |
| Natural turf — supply & lay | $16/sqm | $29 | $42 |
| Synthetic turf — supply & install | $52/sqm | $79 | $125 |
| Retaining wall (timber sleeper) | $160/sqm | $315 | $525 |
| Retaining wall (concrete sleeper) | $260/sqm | $470 | $735 |
| Garden bed, new (soil prep, edging, plants + mulch) | $52/sqm | $105 | $190 |
| Irrigation system (automatic, multi-zone, front & back) | $2,625total | $4,200 | $6,300 |
| Paving / pavers | $63/sqm | $105 | $170 |
| Decking (hardwood) | $315/sqm | $525 | $630 |
| Basic backyard makeover | $5,250total | $10,500 | $15,750 |
| Full landscape (new home) | $15,750total | $42,000 | $63,000 |
| Irrigation — drip system, single zone for garden beds (incl. tap timer) | $840total | $1,475 | $2,300 |
| Bobcat or mini excavator with operator (per hour) | $94/hr | $115 | $170 |
| Green waste removal (one trailer or ute load) | $125total | $200 | $335 |
| Mulch, supplied and spread (per sqm, about 75 mm) | $8/sqm | $15 | $25 |
| Garden soil / topsoil, supplied and delivered (per cubic metre) | $74per cubic metre | $105 | $160 |
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How Landscaping Costs Vary Across Perth
Perth landscaping prices aren’t split by suburb. Synthetic turf is $52–$125 per sqm, natural turf $16–$42 and paving $63–$170. 67.5% of Perth Metro’s yearly 718.5 mm falls from May to August (Bureau of Meteorology), so summer gardens rely on irrigation — worth factoring in when choosing between natural and synthetic turf.
Landscaping cost in Perth (2026): per m² prices, budget makeovers and what a quote should include
Landscaping in Perth is priced by the elements in the design, so the per-square-metre rates are the way to cost a garden: natural turf supplied and laid is $16–$42 per m², synthetic turf $52–$125/m² and paving $63–$170/m². As whole jobs, a basic backyard makeover is $5,250–$15,750 ($10,500 typical) and a full landscape for a new home $15,750–$63,000.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural turf — supply & lay | $16/m² | $29 | $42 |
| Synthetic turf — supply & install | $52/m² | $79 | $125 |
| Paving / pavers | $63/m² | $105 | $170 |
| Retaining wall (timber sleeper) | $160/m² | $315 | $525 |
| Retaining wall (concrete sleeper) | $260/m² | $470 | $735 |
| Irrigation system (automatic, multi-zone, front & back) | $2,625 | $4,200 | $6,300 |
| Basic backyard makeover | $5,250 | $10,500 | $15,750 |
| Full landscape (new home) | $15,750 | $42,000 | $63,000 |
Affordable landscaping in Perth: softscape is the cheap part and hardscape the dear part. Turf at $16–$42/m² and garden beds cost a fraction of paving ($63–$170/m²) or retaining walls, so a budget makeover leans on lawn, planting and mulch with a small paved area. Doing the job in stages works well: levels, drainage and irrigation ($2,625–$6,300) first, then turf and planting, then paving and features when the budget allows.
Landscape design: a design plan from a landscape designer is quoted separately from the build; many landscapers include a simple layout in a construction quote. A plan is worth paying for when the job involves levels, retaining walls or drainage, because those are the parts that are expensive to redo.
What a landscaping quote in Perth should include:
- Site preparation: clearing, removal of old turf or paving, and disposal of the spoil.
- Hardscape by area: paving, retaining walls, edging and steps, each with square metres or lineal metres stated.
- Softscape: turf type and area, garden beds, soil and mulch volumes, and the plant list.
- Services: irrigation, drainage and any lighting, with what is connected to what.
- Exclusions: access for machinery, council approval for walls or structures, and how long the plants are guaranteed.
With the elements itemised, Perth landscaping quotes compare line by line instead of on a single headline number.
What You'll Actually Pay — Common Perth Landscaping Jobs
Here's what common landscaping projects cost in Perth in 2026. All prices include labour, materials, and standard site preparation.
Garden refresh — front yard tidy
Plant replacement, fresh mulch top-up (50mm of pine bark or eucalyptus chip), garden bed edging redefinition, hedge trim, basic clean-up. 1–2 days work. Best value when the underlying structure is sound but the planting is tired. Doesn't address reticulation upgrades or hard-landscaping issues.
Brick paving + Sir Walter lawn — typical 200m² Perth backyard
Brick-paved alfresco area (60–100m² at $63–$170/m²), Sir Walter turf install (100–150m² at $16–$42/m²), garden bed plantings with mulch ($52–$190/m²), basic reticulation setup, edge trims. 1–2 weeks on site. The classic Perth project — brick paving is the regional signature and pairs naturally with Perth's sandy base.
Limestone retaining walls — sloped Perth block
Engineered limestone block walls (Perth's signature material, priced per lineal metre of wall), excavation and bedding, agricultural drain installation, capping. Common in Kalamunda, Mundaring, Lesmurdie, Karrinyup, and Roleystone. Typical job: 20–50m of wall at 0.6–1.2m height. Walls retaining more than 500mm of ground need a building permit from the council, and structural engineer sign-off adds to the cost.
Full landscape design + install — new home
Professional design ($840–$5,250), full reticulation system, mixed hardscaping (paving + retaining), planting plan with mature stock, garden lighting integration, optional water features. 4–8 weeks total. Standard scope for new builds in Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Floreat, and Applecross. Larger Perth block sizes (600–800m²) drive a higher landscape scope than east-coast equivalents.
Drought-tolerant native garden — water-wise conversion
Convert thirsty lawn to native garden: drip irrigation install, mulched paths, hardy WA natives (kangaroo paw, banksia, grevillea, callistemon, westringia), feature gravel beds. 3–5 days install. Perth's two-day-per-week watering roster plus rising Water Corporation bills make this cost-effective over the long term, as a native garden needs far less water than a lawn.
Backyard renovation cost in Perth
A backyard renovation in Perth restructures the entire outdoor living space — typically including new paving or decking, lawn replacement, planting beds, and reticulation. Pricing varies widely with scope, finish level, and Perth-specific site conditions like sandy soil, sloping blocks in the foothills, or coastal salt exposure. The backyard renovation cost Perth homeowners actually face is set less by block size than by how much of the hardscape you replace.
Light backyard refresh — $5,250–$8,000. Clean up, fresh mulch, edging repair, replacement of failing plants, small lawn patches. Cosmetic upgrade rather than rebuild.
Mid-tier backyard reno — $10,000–$25,000. New brick paving (Perth signature), new turf laid, refreshed planting beds, basic limestone retaining if site requires, reticulation refresh.
Full backyard transformation — $25,000–$50,000. Complete redesign: paving, retaining, reticulation, decking or paved entertaining zone, new lawn, planting and lighting. Typical mid-range Perth job.
Premium build — $40,000–$63,000. Custom design, premium materials (natural stone, hardwood deck, designer planting), outdoor kitchen or pool surround, full lighting plan. Common in Cottesloe, Dalkeith, Mount Lawley.
What's typically included in a Perth backyard reno
- Site preparation and demolition of existing surfaces
- Brick paving (Perth signature) or natural stone — $63–$170/sqm
- Limestone retaining walls where slope dictates (priced per metre on our Perth retaining wall costs page)
- Reticulation install — $1,500–$3,000 (essential in Perth)
- New lawn — Sir Walter buffalo, kikuyu, or couch — $16–$42/sqm
- Drought-tolerant planting — kangaroo paw, grevillea, banksia
- Outdoor lighting and finishing (optional)
Perth-specific cost drivers
Eastern foothills suburbs (Kalamunda, Mundaring, Lesmurdie) almost always require limestone retaining work — expect 15–25% above flat-block equivalents. Northern coastal suburbs require salt-resistant material specification, pushing material costs up. Larger Perth block sizes (typically 650–800m², compared to 400–500m² for east-coast equivalents) drive 20–30% higher total project scope than equivalent Sydney or Melbourne backyards.
Garden renovation cost in Perth
A garden renovation is narrower in scope than a backyard renovation — typically focused on planting beds, lawn, edging, and irrigation, without major hardscaping or structural changes. The garden renovation cost Perth homeowners pay is significantly lower than a full backyard transformation, and most renos deliver a visible refresh in 2–3 weeks.
Tidy-up and refresh — $1,000–$3,000. Pruning, fresh mulch (10–15 cubic metres), replacement of failing plants, edge restoration, small lawn patch repairs. Quickest visible upgrade.
Planting overhaul — $3,000–$8,000. New garden beds, drought-tolerant native selection (40–100 plants), fresh mulch throughout, soil amelioration for Perth's sandy substrate.
Full garden refresh — $5,000–$15,000. Complete bed redesign, lawn replacement, new reticulation system, fresh edging, and a small hardscape element (pathway, stepping stones). Most popular tier.
Design-led overhaul — $10,000–$25,000. Professional landscape design plan, premium plant selection (advanced trees, feature shrubs), reticulation upgrade, lighting plan, and high-quality finishes throughout.
What's typically included in a Perth garden reno
- Site assessment and soil amelioration (Perth's sandy soil needs it)
- Plant selection and supply — 40–100 plants for typical residential
- Mulch supply and install — $40–$80 per cubic metre delivered
- Reticulation refresh or new install — near-mandatory in Perth
- Edging — steel, concrete, brick, or natural stone
- Optional lawn replacement with instant turf
- Pruning, removal, and clean-up of existing planting
Perth-specific cost drivers
Drought-tolerant natives — kangaroo paw, grevillea, anigozanthos, banksia — are strongly favoured in Perth due to water restrictions and the Mediterranean climate. They also cost less long-term (less water, less maintenance, less replanting). Sandy substrate means soil amelioration is critical — budget $1–2 per square metre extra for soil prep on top of plant costs. Reticulation is near-mandatory; most Perth landscapers won't quote a garden renovation without including it. Climate-adapted gardens typically last 8–12 years; exotic gardens may need replanting every 3–5 years in Perth's harsh summer conditions.
What Affects Landscaping Costs in Perth
Whole yards, not courtyards
Perth is a city of detached homes: 77.8% of dwellings are separate houses and only 7.6% are flats (ABS 2021 Census), so many jobs here take in a front and a back yard. Quotes are built from square metres, with turf at $16–$42, a new planted bed at $52–$190 and pavers at $63–$170. Measure each area yourself so every landscaper prices the same job.
Designing around the sprinkler roster
Perth's watering rules are permanent: each household gets two rostered sprinkler days a week, garden bores included, and may water once on each, either before 9am or after 6pm. Between 1 June and 31 August the Sprinkler Switch-off stops sprinklers altogether (Water Corporation). An automatic multi-zone system for front and back is $2,625–$6,300; a single-zone drip line with a tap timer for beds is $840–$2,300. Ask for the controller to be set to your days.
Long dry summers, wet winters
At the Perth Metro station December averages 9.6 mm of rain and February 12.7 mm, while July is the wettest month at 147.0 mm, and January and February both average a maximum above 31 °C (BOM averages). New plants and turf put in during late autumn get the wet months to root; anything planted at the start of summer has to establish through the hottest, driest stretch of the year.
Real turf, fake turf, or beds
Natural turf is the cheaper surface to lay at $16–$42, but it needs its share of the roster days. Synthetic turf costs $52–$125 and needs no watering. Drought-tolerant natives in mulched beds sit between the two; mulch spread about 75 mm deep is $8–$25, and imported garden soil is $74–$160.
Slopes, walls and machinery
A sloping block needs retaining before anything can be planted. Timber sleeper walls are $160–$525 and concrete sleeper walls $260–$735 per square metre of wall face. Levelling or digging out old lawn usually means a bobcat or mini excavator with an operator at $94–$170, and narrow side access that forces hand barrowing adds labour hours.
Packages, design and decks
Landscaping packages are a common search in Perth, and a package price only means something once you know what it covers. Ask for the square metres of turf, paving and beds, the plant count and pot sizes, and whether removal of old garden waste, at $125–$335 a load, is included. A hardwood deck is $315–$630 per square metre, and a design at $840–$5,250 puts all of it on one plan.
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Perth Landscaping Costs by Project Type
Garden makeover (plants, mulch, edging) — $52–$190 a square metre of replanted bed. Replace tired plants, add fresh mulch, define garden beds. The quickest and most affordable landscaping upgrade.
Paving and hardscaping — $63–$170 a square metre for paving. New patio, paths, or driveway extension. Brick paving is Perth's signature material — most homes use it for driveways and entertaining areas.
Retaining walls — $160–$525 a square metre of wall in timber sleepers, $260–$735 in concrete sleepers. Limestone is the classic Perth choice. Essential for sloped blocks in suburbs like Kalamunda, Mundaring, and the Darling Range foothills.
Full backyard transformation — $15,750–$63,000. Complete redesign including paving, planting, retaining walls, reticulation, and outdoor living areas. Perth's outdoor lifestyle means backyards get heavy use.
Reticulation (irrigation) — $2,625–$6,300 for a multi-zone system, or $840–$2,300 for one drip zone. Automated watering system — essentially mandatory in Perth. New installs include controller, solenoids, and pop-up sprinklers or drip lines. Most Perth landscapers include reticulation in full project quotes.
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These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →