What the turf price bands include
The figures above come from hipages’ Australian turf guide updated 20 January 2026 and checked by Yamate on 29 September 2026. The material-only band excludes laying. The professionally installed band is a guide to laying turf; the article does not establish a complete old-lawn replacement price for your site or an all-inclusive GST position.
Do not multiply a per-metre band by area and treat that as a complete project quote. The existing lawn, weed removal, soil, drainage, delivery, access, turf variety and waste can each change the total. Ask for an itemised, GST-inclusive written quote.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Lawn?
A replacement job usually needs more scope than installation on ready ground. Ask the business to price removal and disposal of the old lawn, diagnosis of why it failed, any soil or drainage correction, new turf supply, laying and aftercare separately.
Measure or estimate the area, photograph access and note shade and water issues. Give every business the same brief so differences in turf variety, preparation and exclusions are visible.
Compare a real local price
The live listings above are landscaping-category matches near your confirmed suburb or available location. They have not supplied the published price bands. Confirm turf installation experience directly and send one reviewed brief to suitable businesses.
Good questions. Plain answers.
Is turf material the same price as installed turf?
No. The material-only band excludes laying, while the installed guide covers professional installation but may not include all removal and preparation for your site.
What adds to lawn replacement cost?
Old-turf removal, waste, levelling, soil improvement, drainage, delivery, difficult access and establishment work can add.
Are the ranges GST inclusive?
The source does not establish one clear GST treatment for every figure shown. Ask each business for a written total including GST.
Written by Yamate · Sources checked 29 September 2026. This guide helps you describe and arrange work; the business assesses your property. Artwork is illustrative.
hipages: how much does turf cost, updated January 2026 · Water Corporation: establishing a new lawn
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