Tree Removal Cost Australia 2026
Tree removal costs depend on the tree's size, location, access, and whether council permits are required. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately.
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Sydney
From $290 per tree
+6.1%
Melbourne
From $260 per tree
+4.8%
Brisbane
From $250 per tree
+7.6%
Perth
From $260 per tree
+7.1%
Adelaide
From $230 per tree
+6.2%
Gold Coast
From $245 per tree
+7.2%
Canberra
From $275 per tree
+4.8%
Hobart
From $225 per tree
+5.4%
Darwin
From $290 per tree
+6.4%
Newcastle
From $240 per tree
+6.1%
Geelong
From $230 per tree
+4.9%
Sunshine Coast
From $240 per tree
+6.9%
Townsville
From $270 per tree
+7.0%
Byron Bay
From $270 per tree
+6.1%
Wollongong
From $270 per tree
+6.1%
National Pricing Overview
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5 m) | $250per tree | $500 | $800 |
| Medium tree removal (5–10 m) | $800per tree | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Large tree removal (10–15 m) | $2,500per tree | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Extra-large tree (15 m+) | $5,000per tree | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Palm tree removal | $250per tree | $600 | $1,200 |
| Stump grinding (small <30 cm) | $150per stump | $200 | $300 |
| Stump grinding (medium 30–60 cm) | $250per stump | $350 | $500 |
| Stump grinding (large 60 cm+) | $400per stump | $600 | $900 |
| Tree pruning / trimming | $200per tree | $450 | $800 |
| Hedge trimming (per m) | $5/m | $12 | $25 |
| Arborist report | $300per report | $450 | $700 |
| Emergency / storm damage | $500per job | $1,500 | $4,000 |
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