How much does a rendering cost in Canberra?
Most house rendering in Canberra costs $8,800–$14,300
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Canberra costs $6,050–$14,300 to render. Two storey homes run $13,200–$29,700 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $33/sqm for cement render to $88/sqm for texture coat.
+1.9%
Rendering costs in Canberra have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Canberra
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Canberra costs $33–$66/sqm for cement render, $44–$77/sqm for acrylic render, and $50–$88/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $6,050–$14,300. Two-storey homes cost $13,200–$29,700 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Canberra 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $33/sqm | $50 | $66 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $44/sqm | $61 | $77 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $50/sqm | $66 | $88 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $88/sqm | $130 | $200 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $55/sqm | $82 | $120 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $8,800total | $13,200 | $19,800 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $6,050total | $9,350 | $14,300 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $13,200total | $19,800 | $29,700 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $16/sqm | $28 | $44 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $44/sqm | $72 | $110 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,650total | $2,750 | $4,400 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $13/sqm | $22 | $33 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Canberra metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.