How much does a landscape architect cost?
Landscape architects in Australia typically charge $4,000–$10,000 for a full residential design, from about $1,500 for a concept plan.
Typical price band
$6,500typical
standard job $4k–$10k
$1,200 low$30,000 high
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Real-world examples
Concept plan$1,200 – $3,500
Full residential design$4,000 – $10,000
Complex site with documentation$12,000 – $30,000
What affects the price
— Site size & slope. Bigger and steeper sites need more survey work, levels design and retaining detail.
— Scope of deliverables. A concept sketch costs a fraction of full construction documentation and specifications.
— Approvals. Drawings and reports for council or bushfire/heritage overlays add documentation time.
— Revisions. Most fees include a set number of revision rounds — extra changes are billed hourly.
— Involvement during construction. Site visits and contract administration during the build are usually an add-on.
Tips before you post
— Ask for a staged fee proposal so you can stop after concept if the budget needs a rethink.
— Share your realistic construction budget upfront — a great design you can't afford to build helps nobody.
— Check whether planting plans specify sizes and quantities — vague plans lead to variable landscaper quotes.
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