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Decking cost in Western Australia

Most homeowners pay $9,650 – $16,000 (mid-range, typical $12,300, including GST), 2% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$9,650 – $16,000Western Australia · 25 m² · incl. GST
Typical: $12,300
Labour $5,816Materials $5,406Work hours: 55.5

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Price levels in Western Australia

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,950
$6,200 – $10,300
$3,775$3,457
Mid-range$12,300
$9,650 – $16,000
$5,816$5,406
Premium$14,000
$10,900 – $18,200
$6,581$6,136

Why prices in Western Australia are different

Labour makes up about 52% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Western Australia cost about 5% more 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 2% above the national figure.

Western Australia ranks 2 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.

Next to it in the price ranking

Decking cost in Australian Capital Territory$12,700
Decking cost in Northern Territory$12,200
Decking cost in New South Wales$12,100
Decking cost in Queensland$12,000
National average$12,100

Other home projects in Western Australia

ProjectMid-range
Attic conversion cost in Western Australia$97,700
Bathroom renovation cost in Western Australia$22,400
Curved stair lift cost in Western Australia$17,000
EV charger cost in Western Australia$2,550
Fencing cost in Western Australia$3,850
Garage door cost in Western Australia$2,300
Gutter guard cost in Western Australia$1,750
Heat pump hot water cost in Western Australia$4,550
Hot water system replacement cost in Western Australia$2,150
House rewiring cost in Western Australia$11,300
Interior painting cost in Western Australia$6,750
Kitchen renovation cost in Western Australia$20,500
New driveway cost in Western Australia$7,350
New flooring cost in Western Australia$4,600
Rendering cost in Western Australia$8,250
Roof replacement cost in Western Australia$15,200
Solar panels cost in Western Australia$8,950
Split system air conditioning cost in Western Australia$9,100
Stair lift cost in Western Australia$6,600
Tree removal cost in Western Australia$2,150
Underpinning cost in Western Australia$12,700
Walk-in bath cost in Western Australia$5,550
Walk-in shower cost in Western Australia$7,250
Window replacement cost in Western Australia$5,100

Frequently asked questions

How much does decking cost in Western Australia?

A mid-range job typically costs $12,300 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,650 and $16,000. A basic job is about $7,950 and a premium one about $14,000.

Is decking more expensive in Western Australia than the national average?

Western Australia: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 52% of a mid-range decking job, around 56 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Western Australia cost about 5% more 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 2% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in Western Australia?

About 52% 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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