How much does rendering cost in Byron Bay?
House rendering in Byron Bay costs $32–$63/sqm for cement render, $42–$74/sqm for acrylic render, and $52–$105/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $8,400–$18,900. Two-storey homes cost $12,600–$28,350 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Rendering Cost in Byron Bay 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $32/sqm | $47 | $63 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $42/sqm | $58 | $74 |
| Texture coat render system (per sqm) | $52/sqm | $74 | $105 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $84/sqm | $125 | $190 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $52/sqm | $79 | $115 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $11,000total | $16,800 | $25,200 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $8,400total | $12,600 | $18,900 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $12,600total | $18,900 | $28,350 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $16/sqm | $26 | $42 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $42/sqm | $68 | $105 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,575total | $2,625 | $4,200 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $13/sqm | $21 | $32 |
| Re-coat over existing render (per sqm) | $32/sqm | $42 | $63 |
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Byron Bay’s Rendering Market in 2026
Byron Bay has a larger share of semi-detached homes than NSW as a whole: in the 2021 Census 61.6% of its dwellings were separate houses and 25.2% semi-detached, row or terrace houses and townhouses, more than twice the NSW share of 11.7%. For a house, our Byron Bay table puts a single storey of about 150 sqm at $8,400–$18,900 and two storeys of about 300 sqm at $12,600–$28,350 to render.
The biggest choice is the render system. Cement render ($32–$63/sqm) is the traditional, cheaper coat, but it is rigid and can show hairline cracks as a building moves. Acrylic render ($42–$74/sqm) is flexible, comes pre-coloured so there is no separate paint job, and copes better with humidity and salt air. A texture coat system ($52–$105/sqm) is the premium finish with the most design choice.
Older fibro (asbestos cement) cladding can be rendered over rather than removed, provided the sheets are sound and the renderer uses a bonding system made for it. Ask how they will check the sheets before any work starts, and get the system named in the quote.
If the house is a heritage item or sits in a heritage conservation area, check with Byron Shire Council before you change its exterior finish.
We’ve compiled pricing from Byron Bay renderers, plus data from the HIA, Master Builders NSW, and trade cost databases for 2026.
How Rendering Costs Vary Across Byron Bay
Byron Bay coast & beaches
Beachside homes around Byron Bay, Suffolk Park and Belongil need salt-rated, breathable render to handle coastal exposure, and Federation or fibro cottages often need substrate repair first. Tourist-town labour rates and tight access add to cost.
Byron hinterland
Hinterland homes around Bangalow, Federal, Mullumbimby and Coorabell range from rendered brick to modern eco-builds; acreage access, scaffolding on two-storey or pole homes, and heritage controls in village centres can add to the job.
What You’ll Actually Pay — Common Byron Bay Rendering Jobs
Rendering in Byron Bay, from the whole-house and per-square-metre rows in our Byron Bay table.
Single-storey brick house — acrylic render
$8,400–$18,900 for about 150 sqm
A single-storey house with about 150 sqm of wall is $8,400–$18,900 in our Byron Bay table. Acrylic render on its own is $42–$74 per sqm and cement render $32–$63; acrylic comes pre-coloured, while cement render is normally painted afterwards — painting over new render is $13–$32 per sqm.
Two-storey house — acrylic render with scaffold
$12,600–$28,350 for about 300 sqm
Two storeys, about 300 sqm of wall, is $12,600–$28,350 here, and scaffolding on its own is $1,575–$4,200. 25.2% of Byron Bay dwellings were semi-detached, row or terrace houses or townhouses in the 2021 Census, against 11.7% across NSW — on an attached home a shared wall can mean fewer sides to render, and a talk with the neighbour about access.
Fibro house — render over existing cladding
$42–$74 per sqm of acrylic over the sheets
Rendering over sound fibro sheets, rather than taking them off, uses a bonding coat and fibreglass mesh under the render, so the price follows the wall area at $42–$74 per sqm for acrylic. Older fibro can contain asbestos: leave it undisturbed and have it tested before any drilling or removal, which is licensed work quoted separately.
Strip old render and re-render
$16–$42 per sqm to strip, then $42–$74 per sqm to re-render
Hollow or cracking render comes off at $16–$42 per sqm before new render goes on, and cracks in the wall behind are patched at $42–$105 per sqm. If the render is sound and only tired, a re-coat over it ($32–$63 per sqm) costs less than stripping and starting again.
Feature wall or facade only
$1,260–$4,440 for 30–60 sqm
Doing only the street front: 30 to 60 sqm of acrylic at $42–$74 per sqm comes to the figure above. Render needs dry weather to cure, and Cape Byron’s wettest month on Bureau of Meteorology averages is March, so book around it.
What Affects Rendering Costs in Byron Bay
Render type
Cement render ($32–$63/sqm in Byron Bay) is the cheapest but needs painting. Acrylic render ($42–$74/sqm) is more flexible and crack-resistant. Texture coat ($52–$105/sqm) includes colour and doesn't need painting.
House size & storeys
A single-storey Byron Bay house (150 sqm walls) costs $8,400–$18,900. Two-storey ($12,600–$28,350) costs more due to scaffolding ($1,575–$4,200 extra) and harder access.
Existing surface
Rendering over clean brick or block in Byron Bay is straightforward. Old render may need removing ($16–$42/sqm) before new render can be applied.
Crack repair
If your Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay homes costs $1,575–$4,200; where the work can't be done from the ground, workplace safety rules require the fall risk to be controlled, and scaffolding is one of the options.
Painting
Cement render needs painting (add $13–$32/sqm in Byron Bay). Acrylic and texture coat renders include colour, saving the cost of a separate paint job.
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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 →