Fencing & Gates Cost Calculator
Boundary fences, dividing timber palings, Colorbond steel panels, security fencing, and aluminium slatted screening.
Statutory 50/50 Cost Sharing
Under state fencing acts, adjoining neighbours are legally obligated to share half the cost of a standard sufficient fence:
Itemised Cost Breakdown
Specification: Colorbond Steel at 1.8m height, post holes bored to 600mm, and rapid-set concrete anchors.
Colorbond Steel @ 118/m
20m @ $35/m
Standard Height Compliant
Fence height 1.8m is within standard limits.
- ✅ No council approval required for standard heights (≤1.8m)
- Boundary setback still applies (check with council)
Material Price Brackets
Traditional overlapping vertical timber palings with timber posts and rails.
Expected lifespan: 15-20 yrs years
Genuine Bluescope Colorbond modular steel panels. Low maintenance, fire resistant.
Expected lifespan: 25-30 yrs years
Spotted Gum or Blackbutt Australian hardwoods for a premium natural boundary look.
Expected lifespan: 25+ yrs years
Modern horizontal powder-coated slats, zero rust, common for front boundaries.
Expected lifespan: 30+ yrs years
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