"How much does lawn mowing cost?" is one of the most common questions we get, and it's a fair one, since prices online can vary wildly depending on what's actually included. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what drives the price, and what we charge.
The main factors that affect price
- Property size - The biggest factor by far. A small courtyard lawn and a half-acre block are entirely different jobs.
- Grass type and condition - Thick Buffalo takes longer to mow than fine Couch, and an overgrown lawn on a first visit takes longer than an already-maintained one.
- Frequency - Regular fortnightly or monthly clients generally pay less per visit than one-off or irregular bookings, since the lawn never gets away and each visit is quicker.
- What's included - Mowing alone is cheaper than mowing plus edging, whipper-snipping and blowing down hard surfaces, make sure any quote you compare is apples-to-apples on inclusions.
- Access and terrain - Steep blocks, narrow side access, or lots of obstacles (garden beds, trees, play equipment) all add time.
Our starting rates
Prices below are our starting rates, ex-GST, and include edging and whipper-snipping as standard. Your exact price depends on your property's size, access and condition. -Small residential (under 400m²): starting at $80 + GST per visit ($88 inc. GST) -Medium residential (400–800m²): starting at $110 + GST per visit ($121 inc. GST) -Large residential (over 800m²): starting at $140 + GST per visit ($154 inc. GST) -Acreage & ride-on mowing: starting at $150 + GST per acre ($165 inc. GST)
Prefer one predictable price? Ask about subscription pricing Mowing needs shift with the seasons, a Buffalo lawn might need cutting every 1–2 weeks in summer and only monthly in winter. Paying per visit means your bills follow that same pattern: higher through the growing season, lower over winter. If you'd rather know exactly what you're paying every month, we also offer subscription-style pricing. We annualise your property's expected visits across the year and spread the total evenly into one flat monthly or fortnightly amount, so summer's extra visits and winter's quieter months average out into a single predictable price, with no surprise high bills through spring and summer. This suits:
- Households who prefer fixed, budget-friendly billing
- Rental and investment properties, where consistent costs make accounting simpler
- Commercial and body corporate contracts that need predictable ongoing costs
Ask us for a subscription quote alongside your standard per-visit quote so you can compare and pick whichever suits you.
Why "cheapest quote" isn't always the best value A very low quote often means a rushed job, no edging, or a business that won't be reliable long-term. The more useful comparison is cost-per-visit against what's actually included and how consistent the provider's scheduling is, a slightly higher price for a crew that shows up on schedule every time and does the edges properly is usually better value than chasing the lowest number.
Get an accurate price for your property Use our pricing estimator to get your exact price based on your property size and suburb, or contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.