How much does lawn mowing cost in Melbourne?
What you pay for a Melbourne mow depends first on how much grass there is. In our table, lawns up to 100 square metres cost $47–$105, 100 to 250 square metres $68–$160, 250 to 500 square metres $94–$220, and anything bigger $145–$370. Regular customers on a fortnightly plan pay $63–$125 for a medium lawn each visit. Spring is the season that counts here: October is Melbourne's wettest month on average and the days are warming, so lawns put on their fastest growth just as winter's slow spell ends.
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Detailed Pricing — Lawn Mowing Cost in Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small lawn up to 100sqm | $47per visit | $63 | $105 |
| Medium lawn 100–250sqm | $68per visit | $105 | $160 |
| Large lawn 250–500sqm | $94per visit | $145 | $220 |
| Extra-large lawn 500sqm+ | $145per visit | $210 | $370 |
| Edging & trimming (add-on, when not included in the mow) | $21add-on | $26 | $52 |
| Hedge trimming (small hedge) | $63per job | $105 | $190 |
| Garden clean-up (half day) | $160per visit | $260 | $420 |
| Garden clean-up (full day) | $295per day | $470 | $735 |
| Weed removal (hourly) | $52/hr | $68 | $94 |
| Lawn aeration (lawn up to about 150 m²) | $84per job | $160 | $260 |
| Turf laying (per sqm) | $16/sqm | $26 | $42 |
| Fortnightly maintenance plan (medium) | $63per visit | $79 | $125 |
| Gardener hourly rate | $47/hr | $68 | $105 |
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What to Know About Lawn Mowing Work and Cost in Melbourne
Melbourne mowing follows a short warm season: the Regional Office averages 20°C or more only from November to April, and under 17°C from May to August.
Spring is when the table’s lawn-care rows come in: aeration for a lawn up to about 150 m² is $84–$260, and new turf $16–$42 a square metre, so 40 m² of turf comes to $1,040 at the typical rate. A medium lawn is $68–$160 a mow.
If you're replacing the lawn as part of a bigger backyard redo, see the landscaping cost in Melbourne for turf, paving and garden beds.
How much does lawn mowing cost in Melbourne (2026): by lawn size, per visit
Lawn mowing in Melbourne costs $47–$105 a visit for a small lawn up to 100 square metres, with $63 typical, $68–$160 for a medium lawn of 100–250 m², $94–$220 for 250–500 m² and $145–$370 for anything larger. The visit price covers mowing and clippings; edging and trimming is an add-on of $21–$52 and is worth stating on the quote because some mowers include it and some do not.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small lawn up to 100 m² | $47/visit | $63 | $105 |
| Medium lawn 100–250 m² | $68/visit | $105 | $160 |
| Large lawn 250–500 m² | $94/visit | $145 | $220 |
| Extra-large lawn 500 m²+ | $145/visit | $210 | $370 |
| Edging & trimming (add-on, when not included in the mow) | $21 | $26 | $52 |
| Gardener hourly rate | $47/hr | $68 | $105 |
Average lawn mowing cost in Melbourne: a typical suburban block lands in the medium band, $105 a visit. Regular fortnightly mowing in the growing season is cheaper per visit than a one-off cut of an overgrown lawn, which is charged by the hour at $47–$105 because the mower has to go over it twice and cart the extra clippings.
What moves a lawn mowing price in Melbourne:
- Size: the bands above are by square metres of grass, not block size; a large block with a small lawn is a small job.
- Condition: an overgrown or wet lawn is slower and charged by the hour.
- Access and slope: a sloped lawn, steps, or a backyard with no side gate for the mower takes longer.
- Frequency: a regular fortnightly or monthly booking gets a lower per-visit rate than a one-off.
- Extras: edging, whipper-snipping, hedge trimming and green waste removal are separate lines.
Is it cheaper to pay someone? For a medium lawn the visit price above is less than most people value their Saturday morning at; the mower, fuel and tip runs are the other side of the sum.
What Affects Lawn Mowing Costs in Melbourne
The spring rush
October averages 66.0 mm of rain at the Melbourne Regional Office station, the most of any month, and average maximums climb from 17.3 °C in September to 22.0 °C in November (BOM averages). Lawns answer with a growth spurt, so a yard that coped with a monthly cut in winter may want one every week or two from October. Book your spring visits before then.
Cold, slow winters
July days average just 13.5 °C (BOM averages), and Melbourne sits in NCC climate zone 6, mild temperate. Couch and kikuyu go close to dormant in that cold, and even cool-season lawns grow slowly, so a cut every three to four weeks is often enough from June to August. Ask whether the plan price changes when the visits thin out.
Paying someone or doing it yourself
Whether it is cheaper to pay someone comes down to lawn size and what your weekend is worth. A typical one-off medium mow is $105, or $79 per visit on a fortnightly plan; if the plan runs to about 20 visits a year (fortnightly through the growing months, fewer in winter), that is about $1,580. Weigh that against buying, fuelling and servicing a mower and disposing of the clippings.
Terraces and narrow side paths
Semi-detached, row and terrace homes make up 16.2% of Melbourne dwellings, above the 12.6% national share (ABS 2021 Census). A front strip and a small courtyard usually sit in the under-100 m² band at $47–$105, but with no side path the mower may have to come through the house or over a fence, so mention it when you book.
Permanent water rules
Victoria's Permanent Water Saving Rules apply every day of the year: in Melbourne a sprinkler or other watering system may only run between 6pm and 10am, while a leak-free hose with a trigger nozzle, a watering can or a bucket can be used at any time. If you are laying new turf at $16–$42 per square metre, set the system to water within those hours.
Extras on the quote
Edging sometimes sits outside the base price and then adds $21–$52. Spring is also the usual time for an aeration, which costs $84–$260 on a lawn no bigger than about 150 m², and a small hedge is $63–$190. A day-long garden clean-up before summer runs $295–$735.
How to Save Money on Lawn Mowing Cost in Melbourne
- Line up a contractor in September, before the October rain and warmth set Melbourne lawns racing.
- From June to August, move to a three- or four-weekly cut rather than paying for fortnightly visits on grass that has barely moved.
- Run sprinklers in the 6pm to 10am window the evening before a booking, not the morning of it, so the lawn is dry when it is cut.
- With 30.2% of Melbourne homes rented (ABS 2021 Census), many tenants should read the lease to see whether the garden is theirs to keep before the final inspection.
- In January, Melbourne's lowest-rainfall month on average (BOM averages), ask for clippings to be mulched back into the lawn to hold moisture.
- Ask the household next door whether they would book the same day, and request a price for two lawns in one trip.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lawn Mowing Cost in Melbourne
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 →