How much does a rendering cost in Darwin?
Most house rendering in Darwin costs $9,200–$14,950
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Darwin costs $6,300–$14,950 to render. Two storey homes run $13,800–$31,050 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $34/sqm for cement render to $92/sqm for texture coat.
+3.0%
Rendering costs in Darwin have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Darwin
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Darwin costs $34–$69/sqm for cement render, $46–$80/sqm for acrylic render, and $52–$92/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $6,300–$14,950. Two-storey homes cost $13,800–$31,050 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Darwin 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $34/sqm | $52 | $69 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $46/sqm | $63 | $80 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $52/sqm | $69 | $92 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $92/sqm | $140 | $205 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $57/sqm | $86 | $125 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $9,200total | $13,800 | $20,700 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $6,300total | $9,800 | $14,950 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $13,800total | $20,700 | $31,050 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $17/sqm | $29 | $46 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $46/sqm | $75 | $115 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,725total | $2,875 | $4,600 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $14/sqm | $23 | $34 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Darwin metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.