How much does a gardener cost in Sydney? (2026 guide)

Quick answer

• Hourly range: Sydney Gardeners puts gardener rates in Sydney at $55 to $130 per hour (Sydney Gardeners, how much should a gardener cost in Sydney, read 20 Oct 2026).

Sydney Gardeners doesn't say clearly whether its figures include GST, so check on each quote. Your garden's size, condition and how much waste needs to go will move the price.

One off clean up or regular maintenance

One off clean up. For a garden that's got away from you, a home you're selling, or a new place. Expect more time on the first visit: cutting back, weeding, and a lot of green waste.

Regular maintenance. Mowing, edging, light pruning and weeding on a schedule, like fortnightly or monthly. Once a garden is under control, each visit is usually shorter and more predictable.

Our sources don't publish separate Sydney prices for clean ups vs regular visits, so we won't put numbers on it. Ask gardeners to quote both a first visit and an ongoing rate.

What pushes the price up or down

Size. More lawn, more beds, more hedges, more time.

Overgrowth. A garden that hasn't been touched for a year takes far longer than one that's kept up.

Green waste. Taking waste away costs time and tip fees. If your council's green bin can take some of it, that may help. Check your council's green waste rules, such as the City of Sydney's waste pages, for what's allowed and whether the council picks up bulky garden waste.

Access. Narrow side paths, stairs, steep blocks and no parking all slow things down.

Season. Spring and early summer growth means more cutting back, and gardeners tend to be busier.

Mowing, hedging, weeding and mulching

These are the common gardening jobs in Sydney:

• Lawn mowing and edging. The bread and butter. Price depends on lawn size, slope and how often it's done.
• Hedge trimming. Height matters. Tall hedges may need ladders or platforms.
• Weeding. Beds that are heavily weeded take time to clear properly.
• Mulching. Includes the cost of mulch plus labour to spread it.

Our source gives an overall hourly range (above), but no dated Sydney prices for each of these tasks, so we've left those out rather than guess. List the tasks you need with photos and gardeners can price each one.

Gardener vs landscaper

A gardener maintains what's already there: mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, tidying up.

A landscaper builds or changes things: new garden beds, retaining walls, paving, turf, irrigation, full redesigns.

If you want your garden kept looking good, you want a gardener. If you want it to look different, you probably want a landscaper or garden designer. Our garden designer cost guide covers the design side.

How to compare gardening quotes

When quotes come in, check:

• Scope: exactly which tasks are included?
• Green waste: taken away, or left for your bin? Any extra charge?
• Pricing: hourly, per visit or fixed for the job?
• GST: included or not?
• Frequency: one off price vs ongoing price.
• Materials: mulch, plants or fertiliser included or extra?
• Insurance: ask whether they hold public liability cover.

Gardeners by area

Looking for gardeners in your part of Sydney? Start with your area:

• Gardening in Sydney CBD
• Gardening in North Sydney
• Gardening in Chatswood
• Gardening in Hornsby
• Gardening in Northern Beaches (Dee Why)
• Gardening in Ryde
• Gardening in Eastern Suburbs (Bondi Junction)
• Gardening in Inner West (Burwood)
• Gardening in Parramatta
• Gardening in Hills District (Castle Hill)
• Gardening in Blacktown
• Gardening in Rouse Hill
• Gardening in Penrith
• Gardening in Fairfield
• Gardening in Liverpool
• Gardening in Bankstown
• Gardening in Hurstville (St George)
• Gardening in Sutherland Shire
• Gardening in Campbelltown
• Gardening in Camden

What to put in your job post

Give gardeners enough detail to price your garden properly:

• Tasks. Mowing, edging, hedging, weeding, pruning, mulching or a full clean up.
• Size. Rough lawn size, number of beds, and how tall and long your hedges are.
• Condition. When it was last done. "Overgrown for six months" helps a gardener plan the time.
• Green waste. Whether you want it taken away, or your council green bin can handle it.
• Photos of each area, including side paths and the back corners.
• Access. Side gate width, stairs, slopes, and where they can park.
• Frequency. One off, or ongoing (fortnightly, monthly)?

Why Sydney quotes can vary so much

A gardener who brings a trailer and takes all the waste away will price very differently from one who leaves it in your bin. Some quote by the hour, others a fixed price for the visit. Experience, equipment and insurance all play a part too. Compare what's included, then compare the price.

A note on the numbers in this guide

Every price on this page comes from a business or website that published it, and we've credited each one and the date we read it. We haven't changed or averaged them. Prices change, and businesses update their own pages, so click through to check the latest before you rely on a figure. We've also left out any price we couldn't find a dated, credited source for, rather than guessing. If you're not sure whether a figure includes GST, ask the tradie before you accept a quote. The surest way to know what your job costs is to get real quotes on it.