If you’re looking to hire a gardener in Sydney, the first thing you want to know is simple: what will it actually cost? Below is a straight answer based on current Sydney rates, plus what drives the price up or down — so you can budget properly and compare quotes with confidence.
Most professional gardeners in Sydney charge $60–$80 per hour, with around $75 per hour being the common rate in 2026. A typical residential visit lands between $150 and $300, depending on how long the job takes.
| Service | Typical Sydney rate |
|---|---|
| General gardening / garden maintenance | $60–$80 per hour |
| Lawn mowing (standard residential visit) | $80–$150 per visit |
| Weeding | $45–$65 per hour |
| Hedge trimming & pruning | $60–$80 per hour (quoted on site if tall or overgrown) |
| One-off garden clean-up | $300–$600+ depending on scale |
These are general Sydney market ranges to help you budget. Every garden is different — always get a written quote.
Lawn mowing is usually priced by the size of the lawn rather than by the hour:
Edging and blowing down paths is normally included. Regular bookings almost always cost less per visit than one-offs, because the lawn never gets away from you.
This is where a lot of people get caught out. With an hourly rate, you don’t know the final bill until the work is finished — and if the job runs over, so does the invoice.
A fixed-price package solves that. You choose how many hours you want, you know the price before anyone arrives, and there are no surprises at the end.
Our gardening packages work exactly this way:
Every package includes the same services — lawn mowing, weeding, general clean-up, hedges under 2 m, blowing down paved areas, green waste placed in your bin, and trimming plants as requested. The only difference is how much time your gardener has on site.
Not always. A very low hourly rate often means no insurance, no ABN, or an inexperienced operator — and a badly pruned hedge or scalped lawn can take a season or more to recover. Before you book, it’s worth checking the gardener is fully insured, gives you a clear written price up front, and tells you exactly what’s included (especially green waste removal).
To get a price that won’t move, tell your gardener: the approximate size of your garden or lawn, when it was last maintained, whether there are hedges (and how tall), whether you want green waste taken away, and whether you’re after a one-off visit or ongoing maintenance.
We service homes, strata complexes and commercial properties right across Sydney — from the Inner West to Parramatta, Penrith, the Blue Mountains and the North Shore.
Get a free, no-obligation quote — or view our fixed-price gardening packages from $160 +GST.
How much does a gardener cost per hour in Sydney?
Most Sydney gardeners charge between $60 and $80 per hour in 2026, with around $75 per hour being typical. Rates vary with experience, the type of work and whether the company sends one or two gardeners.
How much is a one-off garden clean-up in Sydney?
A one-off clean-up usually starts around $300 and can run to $600 or more for a larger or badly overgrown garden, since these jobs take longer and generate more green waste. Our 4-hour Premium package at $320 +GST covers many seasonal resets.
Is it cheaper to book a gardener regularly?
Yes. Regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits cost less per visit than one-off jobs, because the garden never becomes overgrown and each visit takes less time.
Do gardeners take away green waste?
Most will place clippings in your green bin at no extra cost. Removing a full trailer-load off site is usually charged separately. We include green waste in your bin on site as standard.
