How Much Does Gyprock Cost?
Gyprock costs $25–$65 per square metre installed in 2026, with most jobs quoted around $41/m² for fixing, setting and finishing — the board itself is usually supplied on top. In whole-job terms: re-sheeting a room's walls runs $600–$2,500, replacing a ceiling $800–$3,000, and gyprocking an entire 3-bed house typically lands at $12,300–$16,000 at standard rates. And if you're wondering about the name — Gyprock is a brand of plasterboard used so universally here that Australians use the two words interchangeably; every price on this page covers both.
Gyprock cost per square metre
Per-square-metre rates are how plasterers price boarding work. The rates below cover the labour — fixing the sheets, setting the joints and finishing ready for paint. Check whether board supply is itemised on your quote; per the going market it usually sits outside these figures.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasterboard / Gyprock installation | $25 | $41 | $65 | /m² |
| Acoustic / soundproof plasterboard | $35 | $55 | $85 | /m² |
| New stud wall (supply + install) | $60 | $95 | $150 | /m² |
| Skim coat over existing walls | $15 | $28 | $50 | /m² |
| Cornice installation | $15 | $28 | $50 | /lm |
| Plasterer hourly rate | $50 | $77 | $120 | /hr |
Cost to gyprock a room
Re-sheeting the walls of a single room costs $600–$2,500, with most standard bedrooms landing near $1,200 — that covers strip-out of the old lining where needed, new board, setting and a paint-ready finish. Add the ceiling and the room runs roughly $1,400–$5,500 all up. What pushes a room to the top of the band: full strip-out of old hard plaster, new cornice at $15–$50 per lineal metre, and premium finish levels.
Gyprock ceiling replacement cost
Replacing a gyprock ceiling costs $800–$3,000 per room, covering removal of the old material, new plasterboard, and finishing. Ceilings consistently price 20–30% above the same area of wall work — the board is heavier, it needs temporary propping while it's fixed, and overhead finishing is slower to get right. Water-stained or sagging ceilings are the classic trigger; where the damage is localised, a water damage repair at $300–$1,500 can beat full replacement.
Cost to gyprock a whole house
Whole-house quotes come from measured board area, so here's the method plus the bands it produces. Ceilings roughly equal the floor area, and at standard 2.4m ceilings the walls carry about twice that again — so total board area lands near three times the floor plan. Applied to the $25–$65/m² installed rate:
| Home size | Floor area | Board area (walls + ceilings) | Installed at typical $41/m² | Full range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bed unit | 60–90m² | ~180–270m² | $7,400–$11,100 | $4,500–$17,600 |
| 3-bed house | 100–130m² | ~300–390m² | $12,300–$16,000 | $7,500–$25,400 |
| 4-bed house | 140–180m² | ~420–540m² | $17,200–$22,100 | $10,500–$35,100 |
So the cost of gyprocking a 3-bedroom house typically lands at $12,300–$16,000 for installation and finishing, with board supply on top — budget-rate jobs on smaller plans start near $7,500, and large or premium-finish homes run past $25,000. Two-storey access, full strip-out of old lining and acoustic board in bedrooms all push a house toward the upper band.
What's included in a gyprock installation quote
A standard installed rate covers three stages: fixing (screwing the sheets to studs or battens), setting (taping and cementing the joints and screw heads), and finishing (sanding to a paint-ready surface). Quotes usually assume a standard finish level — a premium level 5 finish for critical light or gloss paint prices above the standard band, so get it itemised if that's the spec. The board itself, cornice, and disposal of old material are the line items that most often sit outside the headline rate; a quote that itemises all four is the easiest to compare.
Repairs vs re-sheeting
Not every damaged wall needs new board. Patching a small hole runs $80–$280 per job, crack repair $15–$60 per lineal metre, and water damage repair $300–$1,500 depending on spread — large water jobs may also need mould remediation before the plasterer starts. Re-sheeting earns its keep when the old lining is drummy, crumbling or patched so many times the joins telegraph through paint; at that point the $600–$2,500 room rate resets the surface entirely. Plastering prices moved about 4% over the past year — every figure on this page was re-verified in July 2026 against 90+ sources.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does gyprock cost per square metre?
Gyprock installation costs $25–$65 per square metre in 2026, with most jobs landing around $41/m². That rate covers fixing, setting and finishing the board — the plasterboard itself is usually supplied separately. Acoustic or soundproof board runs $35–$85/m² installed.
How much does it cost to gyprock a room?
Re-sheeting the walls of a single room costs $600–$2,500, with a typical room landing near $1,200. Adding the ceiling takes the room to roughly $1,400–$5,500 all up, since ceiling replacement runs $800–$3,000 on its own.
How much does it cost to replace a gyprock ceiling?
Replacing a gyprock ceiling costs $800–$3,000 per room, including removing the old material, installing new plasterboard and finishing. Ceilings price 20–30% above equivalent wall work — the board is heavier, needs temporary support and is harder to finish without marks.
How much does it cost to gyprock a 3-bedroom house?
A 3-bedroom house (100–130m² of floor) carries roughly 300–390m² of board once ceilings and both wall faces are counted. At typical 2026 rates that is $12,300–$16,000 installed for the labour and finishing, with the full spread running $7,500–$25,400 — board supply usually comes on top.
Is Gyprock the same as plasterboard?
Yes. Gyprock is a brand of plasterboard — also called drywall — that is used so widely in Australia the name has become generic. Plasterers quote gyprock and plasterboard work interchangeably, and the prices on this page apply to both.
Do plasterers charge per square metre or per hour?
Boarding and sheeting work is normally quoted per square metre at $25–$65/m², while repairs, patching and finishing are often charged hourly at $50–$120 (typically $77/hr). For bigger jobs some plasterers quote a day rate of $350–$850 instead.