Rendering Cost Australia 2026
Rendering costs depend on the render type, house size, surface condition, and whether scaffolding is needed for upper storeys.
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National Pricing Overview
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $30/sqm | $45 | $60 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $40/sqm | $55 | $70 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $45/sqm | $60 | $80 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $80/sqm | $120 | $180 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $50/sqm | $75 | $110 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $8,000total | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $5,500total | $8,500 | $13,000 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $12,000total | $18,000 | $27,000 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $15/sqm | $25 | $40 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $40/sqm | $65 | $100 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,500total | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $12/sqm | $20 | $30 |
National average prices. Select a city above for location-specific pricing.
House rendering in Australia costs $30–$60/sqm for cement render, $40–$70/sqm for acrylic render, and $45–$80/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $5,500–$13,000. Two-storey homes cost $12,000–$27,000 including scaffolding.
What Affects Rendering Costs in Australia
Render type
Cement render ($30–$60/sqm in Australia) is the cheapest but needs painting. Acrylic render ($40–$70/sqm) is more flexible and crack-resistant. Texture coat ($45–$80/sqm) includes colour and doesn't need painting.
House size & storeys
A single-storey Australia house (150 sqm walls) costs $5,500–$13,000. Two-storey ($12,000–$27,000) costs more due to scaffolding ($1,500–$4,000 extra) and harder access.
Existing surface
Rendering over clean brick or block in Australia is straightforward. Old render may need removing ($15–$40/sqm) before new render can be applied.
Crack repair
If your Australia home has existing cracks, these need repairing before rendering. Structural cracks may need engineering assessment — cosmetic cracks can be filled during prep.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding for two-storey Australia homes costs $1,500–$4,000 and is required for safe, quality work above single-storey height.
Painting
Cement render needs painting (add $12–$30/sqm in Australia). Acrylic and texture coat renders include colour, saving the cost of a separate paint job.