How much does lawn mowing or new turf cost?

Lawn mowing typically costs $50–$120 per visit, while new turf supplied and laid runs $25–$50 per m² including basic preparation.

Typical price band

$1,800typical

$50 low$10,000 high

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Real-world examples

Regular mow & edge$50 – $120

New turf, small lawn$1,200 – $2,500

Full lawn replacement$5,000 – $10,000

— Lawn size. Both mowing visits and turf jobs scale directly with area.

— Turf variety. Couch is the budget option; buffalo varieties and premium zoysia cost more per roll.

— Ground preparation. Removing old lawn, levelling and importing underlay soil can match the cost of the turf itself.

— Condition & access. Overgrown lawns cost extra to cut, and tight side access slows soil and turf deliveries.

— Slope & shape. Steep or heavily curved lawns take longer to prepare, lay and mow.

— Water new turf daily for the first fortnight and stay off it for around four weeks.

— A regular mowing round is cheaper per visit than one-off cuts — overgrown lawns attract a surcharge.

— Buffalo handles shade better than couch — match the variety to your yard, not just the price.

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