Tree Removal Cost in Melbourne
Tree felling, stump grinding, pruning, arborist reports. Melbourne runs 8% below the national median.
Observed range
$460–$13,800
Median $2,300
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Tree Removal prices by job type in Melbourne
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Melbourne.
Small tree (<5m)
$460–$1,380
Medium tree (5-10m)
$1,380–$3,680
Large tree (10-20m)
$2,760–$7,360
Very large/dangerous
$4,600–$13,800
Common tree removal add-ons
These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.
Typically included
- ✓Felling/sectional removal
- ✓Basic clean-up
- ✓Chip branches on site
Usually charged extra
- +Stump grinding
- +Arborist report
- +Crane hire
- +Traffic control
- +Council permits
- +Root removal
How we calculated this: The Melbourne range is derived from the national tree removal observed range ($500–$15,000), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Melbourne's cost-of-service multiplier (0.92×). Full methodology →
What drives tree removal price in Melbourne
Tree height and diameter
Proximity to structures/power lines
Access for equipment
Crane requirement
Traffic control needed
Council permit required
Tree Removal in other cities
See how Melbourne compares for tree removal.
Current
Melbourne
$460–$13,800
Sydney
$500–$15,000
Brisbane
$425–$12,750
Perth
$410–$12,300
Adelaide
$390–$11,700
Canberra
$465–$13,950
Hobart
$410–$12,300
Darwin
$440–$13,200
Gold Coast
$415–$12,450
Toowoomba
$390–$11,700
Ballarat
$420–$12,600
Bendigo
$415–$12,450
Townsville
$425–$12,750
Mackay
$460–$13,800
Albury-Wodonga
$400–$12,000
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Common tree removal quote mistakes
Not checking council regulations
Many trees are protected. Removing without approval can result in $100,000+ fines.
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Tree work is high-risk. Uninsured operators leave you liable for property damage.
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