Brick Laying Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of brick laying in Australia. Enter the number of bricks (about 50 bricks per square metre of single-skin wall is a rough guide), then choose the job type.
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Bricklaying is usually priced per 1,000 bricks laid (plus materials). A rough guide is about 50 bricks per square metre of single-skin wall, so measure the wall to estimate the brick count.
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💰 Ways to save
- A straight boundary wall is cheaper per brick than detailed feature work.
- Supplying your own bricks can save on markup if you source them well.
or from $15/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
Brick laying in Australia typically costs $800 to $15,000 in 2026 depending on the number of bricks and job type, usually around $1.50 to $2.50 per brick laid plus materials. A small garden wall is cheapest; a large or feature wall reaches the top.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
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Pricing reviewed October 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding brick laying costs in Australia
Brick laying in Australia typically costs $800 to $15,000 in 2026 depending on the number of bricks and job type, usually around $1.50 to $2.50 per brick laid plus materials. A small garden wall is cheapest; a large or feature wall reaches the top.
Bricklayers price per 1,000 bricks laid, plus materials, footings and scaffolding. Feature work (arches, piers) and structural walls cost more per brick than a straight boundary run.
Frequently asked questions
How much does brick laying cost in Australia?
Typically $800 to $15,000 in 2026, usually around $1.50 to $2.50 per brick laid plus materials. A small garden wall is cheapest; a large or feature wall costs the most.
How many bricks are in a square metre?
Roughly 50 standard bricks per square metre of single-skin wall, so measure the wall area and multiply by 50 to estimate the brick count.
Are you a bricklayer / trades business?
Everyone on this page is working out what brick laying 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.