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New driveway cost in South Australia
Most homeowners pay $5,350 – $8,950 (mid-range, typical $6,900, including GST), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in South Australia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,050 $3,150 – $5,250 | $1,769 | $1,914 |
| Mid-range | $6,900 $5,350 – $8,950 | $3,287 | $2,970 |
| Premium | $8,650 $6,750 – $11,200 | $4,090 | $3,753 |
Why prices in South Australia are different
Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 40 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in South Australia?
A mid-range job typically costs $6,900 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $5,350 and $8,950. A basic job is about $4,050 and a premium one about $8,650.
Is new driveway more expensive in South Australia than the national average?
South Australia: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 40 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 53% at the mid-range level, around 40 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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