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Garden Designer Cost Australia 2025: Complete Pricing Guide

Planning professional garden design? Get accurate pricing for consultations, design packages, and landscape planning across Australia. Compare quotes from verified designers with transparent pricing.

Based on analysis of 1000+ garden design projects completed • Last updated: 30 November 2025

Expert review by Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers (AILDM) certified professionals

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Quick Cost Summary

  • Basic Consultation: $240-$800 (2-3 hours)
  • Design Concept: $960-$4,800 (8-12 hours)
  • Full Design Package: $1,800-$10,000 (15-25 hours)
  • Project Management: $150-$500 per hour
  • Maintenance Planning: $480-$2,400 (4-6 hours)
Professional landscape garden design with beautiful plants and pathways
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Why Choose Mates Rates Over Other Platforms?

Save significantly on garden design services by choosing the right platform. We've analyzed costs across major Australian service platforms to help you make an informed decision.

Platform Cost Comparison

Other Platforms Total Costs

Garden Design Service$2,000
Platform Service Fee (15%)+$300
Total Cost$2,300

Mates Rates Total Costs

Garden Design Service$2,000
Platform Service Fee (Capped)+$60
Total Cost$2,060
$240 Your Annual Savings

Based on average Australian garden project frequency

Garden designer creating detailed landscape plans and sketches
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Complete Garden Design Pricing Breakdown

Service TypeTime RequiredPrice RangeBest For
Basic Consultation2-3 hours$240-$800Initial design ideas
Design Concept8-12 hours$960-$4,800Detailed plans & 3D renders
Full Design Package15-25 hours$1,800-$10,000Complete design & documentation
Project ManagementOngoing$150-$500/hrOverseeing implementation
Maintenance Planning4-6 hours$480-$2,400Long-term garden care plans
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