How much does a retaining wall cost in Melbourne?
Most retaining walls in Melbourne cost $2,625–$15,750
for a standard residential wall
A 10-metre wall at 1m height in Melbourne costs $2,625–$7,350. Per-metre rates range from $210/lm for timber sleepers to $735/lm for sandstone. Walls over 1.5m need engineering ($525–$2,100).
+2.7%
Retaining Wall costs in Melbourne have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Retaining Wall Cost in Melbourne
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
A retaining wall in Melbourne costs $210–$470 per lineal metre for timber sleepers, $260–$630/lm for concrete sleepers, and $370–$735/lm for sandstone. A standard 10-metre wall at 1m height costs $2,625–$7,350. Larger or engineered walls can cost significantly more.
Detailed Pricing — Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber sleeper wall (per lineal metre) | $210/lm | $335 | $470 |
| Concrete sleeper wall (per lm) | $260/lm | $420 | $630 |
| Block / besser wall (per lm) | $315/lm | $525 | $790 |
| Sandstone wall (per lm) | $370/lm | $580 | $735 |
| Boulder wall (per lm) | $260/lm | $420 | $630 |
| Gabion wall (per lm) | $315/lm | $525 | $840 |
| Small garden wall (5 lm × 0.5m) | $1,050total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
| Standard wall (10 lm × 1m) | $2,625total | $4,725 | $7,350 |
| Large wall (15 lm × 1.5m) | $5,250total | $9,450 | $15,750 |
| Engineering / structural cert | $525per job | $1,050 | $2,100 |
| Drainage behind wall | $32/lm | $52 | $84 |
| Old wall demolition + removal | $52/lm | $105 | $190 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Melbourne metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.