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Tree removal cost in New South Wales

Most homeowners pay $1,650 – $2,750 (mid-range, typical $2,100, including GST), in line with the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,650 – $2,750New South Wales · 1 · incl. GST
Typical: $2,100
Labour $1,439Materials $472Work hours: 21.3

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Price levels in New South Wales

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,800
$1,400 – $2,350
$1,239$387
Mid-range$2,100
$1,650 – $2,750
$1,439$472
Premium$2,300
$1,800 – $2,950
$1,553$520

Why prices in New South Wales are different

Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.

New South Wales ranks 3 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does tree removal cost in New South Wales?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,100 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $1,650 and $2,750. A basic job is about $1,800 and a premium one about $2,300.

Is tree removal more expensive in New South Wales than the national average?

New South Wales: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in New South Wales?

About 75% at the mid-range level, around 21 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.

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