National pricing guide

Handyman Work Cost in Australia

Handyman Work prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $80–$400, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$80–$400
Median
$240
Confidence
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Handyman Work cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median
Range$80–$400
Median$240

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$74–$368
Median$221

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$68–$340
Median$204

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Perth

18% below national

Range$66–$328
Median$197

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$62–$312
Median$187

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$74–$372
Median$223

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$66–$328
Median$197

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$70–$352
Median$211

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$66–$332
Median$199

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$62–$312
Median$187

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$67–$336
Median$202

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$66–$332
Median$199

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$68–$340
Median$204

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$74–$368
Median$221

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$64–$320
Median$192

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

Small job (<1hr)

Range$70–130
Median$100

Half day

Range$150–280
Median$220

Full day

Range$280–450
Median$360

Furniture assembly

Range$50–120
Median$80

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
MaterialsCost + 10-20%
Tip run$50–100
Picture hanging$20–40/item

What drives price up

▲Minimum callout (1hr)
▲Materials needed
▲Multiple jobs
▲Weekend booking

Usually included

  • ✓Labour
  • ✓Basic tools
  • ✓Minor hardware

Usually excluded

  • ○Materials/parts
  • ○Licensed work (electrical, plumbing)
  • ○Structural mods

Common mistakes

Separate tradies for small jobs

Bundle into one visit.

Expecting licensed work

No electrical/plumbing/gas legally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can they do?

Anything not requiring a trade licence.

Minimum charge?

1 hour ($70-130).

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