Fence Palings Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of fence palings. Use the options below for an indicative 2026 Australian price, then get written quotes to confirm.
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Price palings per lineal metre of fence, not per paling, so you are comparing like for like, and add posts, rails and fixings if you are costing a full fence rather than just the boards.
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- Get at least two or three written quotes, prices vary widely between providers.
- Ask exactly what is and is not included so you are comparing like for like.
- Bundle related work into one visit or order to share fixed call-out and setup costs.
How we estimate this
Fence palings in Australia typically cost around $3 to $6 each in 2026 for treated pine, or $8 to $12 each for hardwood and merbau, with a full supply-and-install timber fence around $80 to $150 per metre.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding fence palings costs in Australia
Fence palings in Australia typically cost around $3 to $6 each in 2026 for treated pine, or $8 to $12 each for hardwood and merbau, with a full supply-and-install timber fence around $80 to $150 per metre.
A paling is just the vertical board, and per-paling prices look cheap. A real fence also needs posts, rails, fixings and labour, so cost it per lineal metre of finished fence.
Frequently asked questions
How much do fence palings cost in Australia?
Roughly $3 to $6 each in 2026 for treated pine and $8 to $12 for hardwood, with a full installed timber fence around $80 to $150 per metre.
How should I compare paling fence prices?
Per lineal metre of finished fence, not per paling. The palings are cheap, the posts, rails, fixings and labour are most of the real cost.
Are you a timber / fencing supplier?
Everyone on this page is working out what fence palings costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.