Updated October 2026· Independently researched·14 min read
Most house rendering in Townsville costs $11,350–$19,450
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Townsville costs $8,650–$19,450 to render. Two storey homes run $12,950–$29,150 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $32/sqm for cement render to $110/sqm for texture coat.
+4.7%Rendering costs in Townsville are up around 4.7% over the past year, re-verified against 90+ sources in October 2026.Year on year
House rendering in Townsville costs $32–$65/sqm for cement render, $43–$76/sqm for acrylic render, and $54–$110/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $8,650–$19,450. Two-storey homes cost $12,950–$29,150 including scaffolding.
Quick answerRendering in Townsville costs $32–$65 /sqm, with most averaging $49 /sqm. GST included — verified October 2026. Get free Townsville quotes →
Detailed Pricing — Rendering Cost in Townsville 2026
Service
Low
Typical
High
Cement render (per sqm)
$32/sqm
$49
$65
Acrylic render (per sqm)
$43/sqm
$59
$76
Texture coat render system (per sqm)
$54/sqm
$76
$110
Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm)
$86/sqm
$130
$195
Feature wall (indoor, per sqm)
$54/sqm
$81
$120
Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm)
$11,350total
$17,300
$25,900
Single storey house (approx 150 sqm)
$8,650total
$12,950
$19,450
Two storey house (approx 300 sqm)
$12,950total
$19,450
$29,150
Old render removal (per sqm)
$16/sqm
$27
$43
Crack repair / patching (per sqm)
$54/sqm
$70
$110
Scaffolding (two storey)
$1,625total
$2,700
$4,325
Painting over new render (per sqm)
$13/sqm
$22
$32
Re-coat over existing render (per sqm)
$32/sqm
$43
$65
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Cement render ($32–$65/sqm in Townsville) is the cheapest but needs painting. Acrylic render ($43–$76/sqm) is more flexible and crack-resistant. Texture coat ($54–$110/sqm) includes colour and doesn't need painting.
House size & storeys
A single-storey Townsville house (150 sqm walls) costs $8,650–$19,450. Two-storey ($12,950–$29,150) costs more due to scaffolding ($1,625–$4,325 extra) and harder access.
Existing surface
Rendering over clean brick or block in Townsville is straightforward. Old render may need removing ($16–$43/sqm) before new render can be applied.
Crack repair
If your Townsville home has existing cracks, these need repairing before rendering. Structural cracks may need engineering assessment — cosmetic cracks can be filled during prep.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding for two-storey Townsville homes costs $1,625–$4,325; where the work can't be done from the ground, workplace safety rules require the fall risk to be controlled, and scaffolding is one of the options.
Painting
Cement render needs painting (add $13–$32/sqm in Townsville). Acrylic and texture coat renders include colour, saving the cost of a separate paint job.
How to Save Money on Rendering Cost in Townsville
1
Get quotes from experienced Townsville renderers — ask what's included (prep, scaffolding, painting)
2
Choose acrylic or texture coat if you want to avoid future painting costs — the extra upfront cost pays off
3
Ask about warranties — good Townsville renderers offer 5–10 year warranties on workmanship
4
Don't render over damaged substrates — cracks and moisture issues need fixing first
5
Keep your Townsville render job clear of the wet months (January to March: 198–312 mm of rain a month, Bureau of Meteorology) and of extreme heat or cold — all three affect curing quality
6
Ask for samples or visit completed jobs to see the finish in person before committing
Frequently Asked Questions — Rendering Cost in Townsville
How much is render per square metre in Townsville?
Our Townsville table puts cement render at $32–$65 a square metre, acrylic render at $43–$76 a square metre and a texture coat at $54–$110 a square metre.
How much is it to render a house in Townsville?
Our Townsville table puts a single-storey house (about 150 square metres) at $8,650–$19,450, a whole house exterior (about 200 square metres) at $11,350–$25,900 and a two-storey house (about 300 square metres) at $12,950–$29,150.
What does rendering cost in Townsville?
In our Townsville table the figures are $43–$76 a square metre for acrylic render (typically $59) and $11,350–$25,900 for a whole house exterior of about 200 square metres (typically $17,300).
What does acrylic render cost in Townsville?
In our Townsville table, acrylic render runs $43–$76 a square metre, and $59 is typical.
What do renderers charge for cement render in Townsville?
For cement render, our Townsville table shows $32–$65 a square metre, with a typical price of $49.
How much should I pay for re-rendering in Townsville?
Townsville figures: removing old render $16–$43 a square metre; new cement render $32–$65 a square metre; new acrylic render $43–$76 a square metre.
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →
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