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Lawn Mowing Cost in Albury-Wodonga

Lawn Mowing in Albury-Wodonga: $32–$120 (modelled estimate).

Modelled estimate

$32–$120

Midpoint estimate: $76 per job

Albury-Wodonga · Broad service estimate; confirm the job scope. Modelled estimate, not calculated from consumer submissions. GST treatment unknown; city, suburb and materials differences are assumptions rather than observed prices. Confirm scope and inclusions with the provider.

How this figure is put together

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Lawn Mowing in Albury-Wodonga

What is different about lawn mowing in Albury-Wodonga

Albury-Wodonga lawns live through hot dry summers, cold frosty winters and two growth seasons in between. Warm-season grasses such as couch and kikuyu dominate and go dormant with the first frosts, while cool-season lawns of rye and fescue in the older suburbs keep growing into winter but suffer in the summer heat. Most regular customers here run fortnightly cuts from September to December, stretch through summer depending on watering, and drop to monthly or pause over winter.

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Two growth peaks

Spring and autumn are busy; summer depends on irrigation; winter is slow. Frequency and price move with the season.

Grass type

Couch and kikuyu go dormant in winter and need little; cool-season lawns need cutting longer into the cold months.

Council green bins

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Rural blocks

Acreage on the fringe is priced by the hour with a ride-on or slasher and some suburban operators will not take it on.

Before you book in Albury-Wodonga

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Albury-Wodonga at a glance for lawn mowing

Average annual rainfall in Albury-Wodonga: 639.2 mm, the 11th highest of the 15 cities FairCost covers. Rainfall and summer temperatures drive how fast grass grows, which affects visit frequency and seasonal pricing.

Average annual rainfall
639.2 mm
Average January maximum
32.5°C
Homes that are separate houses
83.9%
Homes that are flats or apartments
1.6%
Homes that are rented
33.7%
Median weekly rent
$280
Average July minimum
3.1°C

Housing and rent: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Albury - Wodonga (share of occupied private dwellings). Climate: Bureau of Meteorology, Albury Airport AWS (072160), long-term averages. Checked 2026-11-05. These describe the city, not prices; they are not used in the price model.

Official requirements and review status

Official source: NSW

Specific rule not verified. Qualified trade review pending.

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Official source: VIC

Specific rule not verified. Qualified trade review pending.

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Common lawn mowing jobs in Albury-Wodonga, and what they cost

Lawn Mow (standard suburban block, regular)

$40–$96

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Lawn Mow (large block, ride-on)

$72–$152

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By job type

Lawn Mowing prices by job type in Albury-Wodonga

Separate modelled estimates by job size. These are not operator cohorts or verified local observations.

Small (<200sqm)

$32–$52

Medium (200-500sqm)

$44–$72

Large (500-800sqm)

$64–$96

Add-ons

Common lawn mowing add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

Edging$10–$25
Hedge trim$5–$10
Green waste$20–$50

Typically included

  • ✓Mowing all areas
  • ✓Blowing paths
  • ✓Basic edging

Usually charged extra

  • +Hedge trimming
  • +Garden beds
  • +Fertilising
  • +Green waste removal

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Price drivers

What drives lawn mowing price in Albury-Wodonga

Overgrown lawn

Steep terrain

Green waste removal

Infrequent mowing

Nearby

Lawn Mowing near Albury-Wodonga

Cities people in Albury-Wodonga compare against, and where trades travel from.

Bendigo

$33–$125

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Canberra

$37–$140

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Melbourne

$37–$138

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Licensing

Who can legally do lawn mowing work

Cleaning, garden and general services: who to check with in NSW and VIC

Confirm the licence, and whether this exact job needs one, with the regulator before you book. What to check, state by state.

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Avoid these

Common lawn mowing quote mistakes

Leaving extras undefined

Agree edging, clippings, hedges and weeding separately.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does lawn mowing cost in Albury-Wodonga?+
Lawn Mowing in Albury-Wodonga: $32–$120. Midpoint estimate $76. Estimate from our published model; 0 verified submissions received so far, not yet enough to publish a measured range.
How often does a lawn in Albury-Wodonga need mowing?+
Fortnightly through spring and early summer, every three to four weeks in autumn, and monthly or not at all in mid-winter and in a dry summer when unwatered couch goes dormant. Cool-season lawns of rye or fescue keep growing later into autumn and start earlier in spring, so they need more cuts across the year. Most operators will adjust the schedule as growth changes.
Why is the first cut of spring dearer?+
Because the lawn has often not been cut since May and has grown long with the first warm rain, sometimes with weeds and leaf litter mixed in. That takes far longer to mow, produces a lot of clippings, and can need a second pass. Ask the operator whether they charge a flat per-visit rate or vary it with growth, and consider a late-winter tidy-up to avoid the big spring cut.
Should I water the lawn through summer?+
Couch and kikuyu will survive an Albury-Wodonga summer dormant and green up again with autumn rain, so letting it brown off is a legitimate water-saving choice that also means fewer cuts. If you want green grass in January you will need to water within local restrictions, and mowing continues fortnightly. Cool-season lawns cope less well with dormancy and often need watering to survive.

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