Landscape Design Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a professional landscape design, the plan, not the build. A good design saves money at construction, but fees vary a lot between a simple concept sketch and a fully documented, council-ready plan.
Your landscape design details
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
A concept-only plan is cheap but is not enough to build or quote accurately from, expect to pay for more detailed documentation before builders can price the work.
Some designers credit the design fee against the build if you use them to construct it, worth asking. A good plan typically pays for itself by avoiding expensive changes mid-build.
💰 Ways to save
- Match the scope to the need, you do not need full construction docs for a simple planting refresh.
- Ask whether the design fee is credited if they also build the project.
- A clear brief and good photos / measurements up front reduce the designer's hours and your fee.
How we estimate this
A landscape design in Australia typically costs around $800 to $3,000 for a concept and planting plan in 2026, rising to $3,500 to $8,000 or more for full construction documentation on a larger block or a council-approval package. Fees scale with property size and detail.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding landscape design costs in Australia
A landscape design in Australia typically costs around $800 to $3,000 for a concept and planting plan in 2026, rising to $3,500 to $8,000 or more for full construction documentation on a larger block or a council-approval package. Fees scale with property size and detail.
The design is separate from the build. A detailed plan costs more up front but lets builders quote accurately and avoids expensive on-the-fly changes, which is why skimping on the design often costs more at construction.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape design cost in Australia?
Roughly $800 to $3,000 for a concept and planting plan in 2026, and $3,500 to $8,000 or more for full documentation or a council-approval package. It scales with property size and detail.
Is the design fee separate from the landscaping build?
Yes, the design is the plan, the build is a separate (much larger) cost. Some designers credit the design fee against the build if you use them for both, so it is worth asking.
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