How much does house rendering cost?
Rendering a house in Australia typically costs $35–$80 per m² of wall, so a full single-storey home usually lands between $6,000 and $18,000.
Typical price band
$13,000typical
standard job $9k–$18k
$6,000 low$32,000 high
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Real-world examples
Single-storey cement render$6,000 – $13,000
Single-storey acrylic render$9,000 – $18,000
Two-storey full render$15,000 – $32,000
What affects the price
— Wall area. The total external m² is the core driver — bigger homes cost proportionally more.
— Render system. Cement render is cheapest; acrylic systems cost more but resist cracking and carry the colour.
— Substrate and condition. Painted brick, damaged mortar or mixed cladding need extra prep or base coats.
— Storeys and access. Scaffolding for a two-storey home can add several thousand dollars.
— Detailing. Window reveals, quoins, banding and parapets slow the job and add cost.
Tips before you post
— Cement render needs painting afterwards — factor that in when comparing it against coloured acrylic.
— Ask what surface preparation is included, especially over painted or damaged brickwork.
— Check completed jobs a year or two old — quality shows in how the render has weathered, not how it looks on day one.
Beyond the price: Rendering a whole house: choosing the system and reading the quote
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