Landscaping covers everything from a fresh lawn to a full outdoor living zone, so the total depends entirely on scope. The biggest movers are hard landscaping (paving, retaining, structures) rather than the planting.
Use the element pricing below to build a rough budget, then get an itemised quote from a landscaper who has walked your yard.
Landscaping by Scope: Typical Adelaide Ranges
Basic refresh
Around $3,000 to $10,000. New turf, some planting, mulch and a tidy-up. Good for freshening a yard without structural change.
Full mid-range yard
Roughly $15,000 to $40,000. Paving, garden beds, planting, irrigation and lighting across the whole yard. The most common full project.
Premium outdoor living
About $50,000 to $150,000 or more. Retaining, decking, pool surrounds, outdoor kitchens and feature structures. Hard landscaping dominates this range.
Figures are indicative 2026 Adelaide ranges to help you budget. They are estimates, not quotes. Always get a written itemised quote for your site.
What Moves the Landscaping Number
Turf and planting. Laid turf runs roughly $12 to $25 per square metre. Established plants and advanced trees cost far more than tube stock, so the maturity you want matters.
Paving and paths. Typically $80 to $180 per square metre depending on material (concrete, pavers, travertine) and the base preparation your site needs.
Retaining walls. Around $300 to $600 per metre. Sloping Adelaide blocks often need retaining, and engineering is required above certain heights.
Irrigation and drainage. An automated irrigation system commonly adds $2,000 to $6,000. Drainage fixes on problem yards can add more.
Access and site prep. Tight access, excavation, soil removal and levelling all add cost before any planting begins.
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Common Questions
In Adelaide in 2026, a basic tidy-up with new turf typically runs $3,000 to $10,000, a full mid-range yard with paving, planting and irrigation usually lands between $15,000 and $40,000, and a premium project with retaining, pool surrounds or an outdoor kitchen can run $50,000 to $150,000 or more. As a guide, laid turf is about $12 to $25 per square metre, paving $80 to $180, and retaining walls $300 to $600 per metre. Get an itemised quote from a landscaper who has assessed your site.
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