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Decking cost in South Australia
Most homeowners pay $9,050 – $15,100 (mid-range, typical $11,600, including GST), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in South Australia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,450 $5,800 – $9,700 | $3,329 | $3,457 |
| Mid-range | $11,600 $9,050 – $15,100 | $5,129 | $5,406 |
| Premium | $13,100 $10,200 – $17,100 | $5,804 | $6,136 |
Why prices in South Australia are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% less than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 4% below the national figure.
South Australia ranks 7 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| Decking cost in New South Wales | $12,100 |
| Decking cost in Queensland | $12,000 |
| Decking cost in Victoria | $12,000 |
| Decking cost in Tasmania | $11,300 |
| National average | $12,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does decking cost in South Australia?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,600 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,050 and $15,100. A basic job is about $7,450 and a premium one about $13,100.
Is decking more expensive in South Australia than the national average?
South Australia: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% less than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in South Australia?
About 49% at the mid-range level, around 56 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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