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Decking cost in Victoria
Most homeowners pay $9,350 – $15,500 (mid-range, typical $12,000, including GST), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Victoria
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,700 $6,000 – $10,000 | $3,549 | $3,457 |
| Mid-range | $12,000 $9,350 – $15,500 | $5,467 | $5,406 |
| Premium | $13,600 $10,600 – $17,600 | $6,186 | $6,136 |
Why prices in Victoria are different
Labour makes up about 50% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% 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 1% below the national figure.
Victoria ranks 6 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| Decking cost in Northern Territory | $12,200 |
| Decking cost in New South Wales | $12,100 |
| Decking cost in Queensland | $12,000 |
| Decking cost in South Australia | $11,600 |
| Decking cost in Tasmania | $11,300 |
| National average | $12,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does decking cost in Victoria?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,000 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,350 and $15,500. A basic job is about $7,700 and a premium one about $13,600.
Is decking more expensive in Victoria than the national average?
Victoria: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 50% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% 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 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Victoria?
About 50% 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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