How much does a rendering cost in Geelong?
Most house rendering in Geelong costs $7,450–$12,100
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Geelong costs $5,100–$12,100 to render. Two storey homes run $11,150–$25,100 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $28/sqm for cement render to $74/sqm for texture coat.
+2.1%
Rendering costs in Geelong have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Geelong
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Geelong costs $28–$56/sqm for cement render, $37–$65/sqm for acrylic render, and $42–$74/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $5,100–$12,100. Two-storey homes cost $11,150–$25,100 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Geelong 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $28/sqm | $42 | $56 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $37/sqm | $51 | $65 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $42/sqm | $56 | $74 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $74/sqm | $110 | $165 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $46/sqm | $70 | $100 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $7,450total | $11,150 | $16,750 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $5,100total | $7,900 | $12,100 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $11,150total | $16,750 | $25,100 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $14/sqm | $23 | $37 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $37/sqm | $60 | $93 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,400total | $2,325 | $3,725 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $11/sqm | $19 | $28 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Geelong metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.