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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.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Western Australia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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