The short answer
Airtasker says a Colorbond fence sits between $70 and $130 per metre and timber fences range from $130 to $350 per metre. Other types vary widely, from PVC at $33 to $90 up to aluminium at $392 to $1,200 per metre.
Figures are Airtasker estimates from a page updated on 20 August 2026. They are not quotes. Your neighbour may share the cost of a boundary fence, and rules differ by state.
What changes a fencing price
- the material and the height
- removing the old fence
- slopes, rock and difficult ground
- gates and special posts
- who pays for a boundary fence, which depends on your state and your neighbour
Check the quote covers the same things
Ask each fencer to list the length, the height, the materials, removal of the old fence, gates and cleanup. Our guide on comparing quotes shows how to line them up.
Price ranges
Ranges, not quotes. Use them to judge whether a quote is in the right area.
| Job | Low | High | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorbond fence | $70 | $130 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Timber fence | $130 | $350 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Steel fence | $94 | $182 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Picket fence | $58 | $105 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| PVC fence | $33 | $90 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Glass fence | $220 | $1,100 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Aluminium fence | $392 | $1,200 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
| Brick fence | $550 | $1,000 per metre | 11 November 2026 |
Source: Airtasker, fencing cost. Page updated 20 August 2026, checked by us on 11 November 2026.
Common questions
How much does a Colorbond fence cost per metre?
Airtasker says a Colorbond fence sits between $70 and $130 per metre.
How much does a timber fence cost per metre?
Airtasker says timber fence costs range from $130 to $350 per metre.
Sources
- Airtasker: fencing cost guide, checked 11 November 2026