How much does lawn mowing cost in Hobart?
Getting a lawn mowed in Hobart costs $40–$90 a visit for up to 100 square metres of grass, $58–$135 for 100 to 250 square metres and $81–$190 for 250 to 500 square metres, with bigger blocks at $125–$315. Sign up for a fortnightly plan and a medium lawn typically comes to $68 a visit. Most homes around Hobart are freestanding houses with a yard of their own, and the cool, evenly wet climate keeps grass growing for much of the year, slowing only through the coldest months.
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Detailed Pricing — Lawn Mowing Cost in Hobart 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small lawn up to 100sqm | $40per visit | $54 | $90 |
| Medium lawn 100–250sqm | $58per visit | $90 | $135 |
| Large lawn 250–500sqm | $81per visit | $125 | $190 |
| Extra-large lawn 500sqm+ | $125per visit | $180 | $315 |
| Edging & trimming (add-on, when not included in the mow) | $18add-on | $22 | $45 |
| Hedge trimming (small hedge) | $54per job | $90 | $160 |
| Garden clean-up (half day) | $135per visit | $225 | $360 |
| Garden clean-up (full day) | $250per day | $405 | $630 |
| Weed removal (hourly) | $45/hr | $58 | $81 |
| Lawn aeration (lawn up to about 150 m²) | $72per job | $135 | $225 |
| Turf laying (per sqm) | $14/sqm | $22 | $36 |
| Fortnightly maintenance plan (medium) | $54per visit | $68 | $110 |
| Gardener hourly rate | $40/hr | $58 | $90 |
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What to Know About Lawn Mowing Work and Cost in Hobart
Hobart has the shortest growing season we price: only December to March average a daily maximum of 20°C or more at Ellerslie Road, and May to September stay under 17°C.
Most Hobart homes are houses — 85.1% of Greater Hobart dwellings were separate houses in 2021 — and a lawn of 250–500 m² is $81–$190 a visit in the table. Edging that isn’t included adds $18–$45.
What Affects Lawn Mowing Costs in Hobart
How much grass there is
Operators price on area, and the typical visit in our table is $54 for a small lawn, $90 for a medium one and $125 for a large one. Greater Hobart is a city of detached homes, 85.1% of dwellings against 72.3% nationally, and three-bedroom houses are its biggest group at 47.9% (ABS 2021 Census), so a front and back lawn around a family home is the everyday job.
Slopes, steps and terraces
Much of Hobart climbs the hills above the river, and a lawn on a slope or across terraces cannot be cut with a ride-on. A push mower and line trimmer on steep ground take longer, and every set of steps means carrying the gear, so a sloping block sits toward the top of the band for its size. Mention the gradient and any steps up front, or send a photo, so the quote holds.
A long, cool growing season
At Ellerslie Road the average maximum is 21.8 °C in January and 11.8 °C in July (BOM averages). Grass slows down in the cold months and surges in spring, when October brings the year's highest rainfall at 62.0 mm. A lawn left four or five weeks at that time of year gets long, and long grass takes more time to cut and clear.
Fortnightly plan or one-off mow
Booked every second week, a medium lawn costs $54–$110 a visit, below the $58–$135 charged for a single mow of the same size, because the grass is shorter each time and the run is booked ahead. Ask whether the plan steps down to monthly over winter, when growth slows, and whether the rate is fixed for the year.
Edges, blowing and clippings
Some services include edging and blowing the paths clear; where they do not, edging and trimming is an add-on at $18–$45. Bagging the clippings and taking them away can also cost extra, while a mulching mower leaves them on the grass to feed the soil. A quote marked "mow only" may leave the edges untouched, so check what is listed.
Leaving a rental
Tasmania's Consumer, Building and Occupational Services tells departing tenants they are responsible for weeding, mowing and edging but not pruning, and that gardens should be in the same state as when they moved in. If they are not, the owner or agent can claim the cost. With 28.8% of Greater Hobart homes rented (ABS 2021 Census), a last mow or a half-day garden clean-up at $135–$360 is worth booking before the final inspection.
Lawn care beyond the mow
Other garden work is priced by the job or the hour: weeding at $45–$81 an hour, aerating up to roughly 150 square metres of lawn at $72–$225, and new turf at $14–$36 a square metre laid. A small hedge trim is $54–$160, and a gardener booked by the hour costs $40–$90.
How to Save Money on Lawn Mowing Cost in Hobart
- Start a fortnightly run in spring, when Hobart grass grows fastest, and ask the operator to switch to monthly visits once growth slows in winter.
- Agree in writing before the first visit whether edging, blowing and clippings removal are included, so the per-visit price holds.
- Pick up toys, hoses and dog droppings before the mower arrives; on hourly garden work at $40–$90, that time comes straight off the bill.
- Tenants handing back the keys should schedule the last mow and edge just before the final inspection, since in Tasmania the lawn goes back the way it was found.
- If a neighbour uses the same operator, ask whether two lawns on one street done back to back can be cheaper per lawn.
- Wondering whether to do it yourself? Set a season of visits at $68 beside what a mower, its fuel and its yearly service would cost you, plus your weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lawn Mowing Cost in Hobart
Our Methodology
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 →