How much does a rendering cost in Newcastle?
Most house rendering in Newcastle costs $7,600–$12,350
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Newcastle costs $5,200–$12,350 to render. Two storey homes run $11,400–$25,650 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $28/sqm for cement render to $76/sqm for texture coat.
+2.7%
Rendering costs in Newcastle have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Newcastle
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Newcastle costs $28–$57/sqm for cement render, $38–$66/sqm for acrylic render, and $43–$76/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $5,200–$12,350. Two-storey homes cost $11,400–$25,650 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Newcastle 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $28/sqm | $43 | $57 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $38/sqm | $52 | $66 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $43/sqm | $57 | $76 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $76/sqm | $115 | $170 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $48/sqm | $71 | $105 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $7,600total | $11,400 | $17,100 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $5,200total | $8,100 | $12,350 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $11,400total | $17,100 | $25,650 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $14/sqm | $24 | $38 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $38/sqm | $62 | $95 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,425total | $2,375 | $3,800 |
| 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 Newcastle metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.