How much does a rendering cost in Brisbane?
Most house rendering in Brisbane costs $8,000–$13,000
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Brisbane costs $5,500–$13,000 to render. Two storey homes run $12,000–$27,000 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $30/sqm for cement render to $80/sqm for texture coat.
+3.6%
Rendering costs in Brisbane have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Brisbane
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Brisbane 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.
Detailed Pricing — Brisbane 2026
| 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 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Brisbane metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.