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New driveway cost in Western Australia

Most homeowners pay $5,750 – $9,550 (mid-range, typical $7,350, including GST), 2% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,750 – $9,550Western Australia · 50 m² · incl. GST
Typical: $7,350
Labour $3,726Materials $2,970Work hours: 40.4

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Price levels in Western Australia

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,300
$3,350 – $5,600
$2,005$1,914
Mid-range$7,350
$5,750 – $9,550
$3,726$2,970
Premium$9,250
$7,200 – $12,000
$4,637$3,753

Why prices in Western Australia are different

Labour makes up about 56% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 40 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does new driveway cost in Western Australia?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,350 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $5,750 and $9,550. A basic job is about $4,300 and a premium one about $9,250.

Is new driveway more expensive in Western Australia than the national average?

Western Australia: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 56% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 40 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 56% 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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