How much does a retaining wall cost in Gold Coast?
Most retaining walls in Gold Coast cost $2,450–$14,700
for a standard residential wall
A 10-metre wall at 1m height in Gold Coast costs $2,450–$6,850. Per-metre rates range from $195/lm for timber sleepers to $685/lm for sandstone. Walls over 1.5m need engineering ($490–$1,950).
+3.9%
Retaining Wall costs in Gold Coast have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Retaining Wall Cost in Gold Coast
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
A retaining wall in Gold Coast costs $195–$440 per lineal metre for timber sleepers, $245–$590/lm for concrete sleepers, and $345–$685/lm for sandstone. A standard 10-metre wall at 1m height costs $2,450–$6,850. Larger or engineered walls can cost significantly more.
Detailed Pricing — Gold Coast 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber sleeper wall (per lineal metre) | $195/lm | $315 | $440 |
| Concrete sleeper wall (per lm) | $245/lm | $390 | $590 |
| Block / besser wall (per lm) | $295/lm | $490 | $735 |
| Sandstone wall (per lm) | $345/lm | $540 | $685 |
| Boulder wall (per lm) | $245/lm | $390 | $590 |
| Gabion wall (per lm) | $295/lm | $490 | $785 |
| Small garden wall (5 lm × 0.5m) | $980total | $1,775 | $2,750 |
| Standard wall (10 lm × 1m) | $2,450total | $4,400 | $6,850 |
| Large wall (15 lm × 1.5m) | $4,900total | $8,800 | $14,700 |
| Engineering / structural cert | $490per job | $980 | $1,950 |
| Drainage behind wall | $29/lm | $49 | $78 |
| Old wall demolition + removal | $49/lm | $98 | $175 |
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.