How much does a gardener cost?

Gardeners in Australia typically charge $50–$90 per hour, with a standard garden tidy-up costing $200–$500.

Typical price band

$300typical

$60 low$1,500 high

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Real-world examples

Lawn mow & edge$60 – $130

Half-day garden tidy$200 – $480

Full-day overgrown cleanup$700 – $1,500

— Hours & crew size. The core driver — total labour hours, doubled when a second gardener attends.

— Garden condition. Overgrown lawns and beds take far longer than a maintained garden on a regular round.

— Green waste removal. Taking waste away adds trailer and tip fees; leaving it in your green bin is cheaper.

— One-off vs regular. Regular fortnightly or monthly visits usually get a better hourly rate than one-offs.

— Specialist tasks. Hedges at height, large tree pruning or spraying may need extra gear or a specialist.

— Booking a regular round is the cheapest way to keep a garden under control — catch-up jobs cost more.

— Agree upfront whether green waste goes in your bins or gets carted away, and who pays tip fees.

— Anything involving large trees or work near powerlines is a job for a qualified arborist, not a gardener.

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