Construction Debris cost in Australia
Bricks, tiles, concrete, timber from renovations (per m³). Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price (per m³)
$110 – $280 per m³
Most people pay around $175 per m³
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: medium. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
Heavy materials priced separately from household waste — tip fees higher.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Construction Debris prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $110 – $280 per m³ | $175 per m³ |
| Melbourne | $101 – $258 per m³ | $161 per m³ |
| Brisbane | $94 – $238 per m³ | $149 per m³ |
| Perth | $90 – $230 per m³ | $144 per m³ |
| Adelaide | $86 – $218 per m³ | $137 per m³ |
| Canberra | $102 – $260 per m³ | $163 per m³ |
| Hobart | $90 – $230 per m³ | $144 per m³ |
| Darwin | $97 – $246 per m³ | $154 per m³ |
| Gold Coast | $91 – $232 per m³ | $145 per m³ |
| Toowoomba | $86 – $218 per m³ | $137 per m³ |
| Ballarat | $92 – $235 per m³ | $147 per m³ |
| Bendigo | $91 – $232 per m³ | $145 per m³ |
| Townsville | $94 – $238 per m³ | $149 per m³ |
| Mackay | $101 – $258 per m³ | $161 per m³ |
| Albury-Wodonga | $88 – $224 per m³ | $140 per m³ |
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