How much does a rendering cost in Gold Coast?
Most house rendering in Gold Coast costs $7,850–$12,750
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Gold Coast costs $5,400–$12,750 to render. Two storey homes run $11,750–$26,450 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $29/sqm for cement render to $78/sqm for texture coat.
+3.1%
Rendering costs in Gold Coast have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Gold Coast
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Gold Coast costs $29–$59/sqm for cement render, $39–$69/sqm for acrylic render, and $44–$78/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $5,400–$12,750. Two-storey homes cost $11,750–$26,450 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Gold Coast 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $29/sqm | $44 | $59 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $39/sqm | $54 | $69 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $44/sqm | $59 | $78 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $78/sqm | $120 | $175 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $49/sqm | $74 | $110 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $7,850total | $11,750 | $17,650 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $5,400total | $8,350 | $12,750 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $11,750total | $17,650 | $26,450 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $15/sqm | $24 | $39 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $39/sqm | $64 | $98 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,475total | $2,450 | $3,925 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $12/sqm | $20 | $29 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Gold Coast metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.