Bricklayer

Bricklayers in Australia: what they charge and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Approximately, according to sellers' websites in November 2026, bricklayers in Australia charge A$45 to A$120 per hour, with about A$65 typical. Per 1,000 bricks laid the range is A$900 to A$1,800, and in Melbourne the labour alone runs A$1,050 to A$2,300 per 1,000 bricks. To compare current rates for your city, post your job on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and what to check

Rules depend on the state. In New South Wales a builder's licence is needed for residential building work over A$5,000, and Victoria requires builder registration for domestic building work costing over A$10,000. The cost of a bricklaying licence varies by state, licence type and any extra training. If the bricklayer works under contract, ask to see the licence or registration for that state before work starts.

Season and working weather

Summer runs from December to February, when hot afternoons shorten the working day and brick work slows in direct sun. Winter, from June to August, brings shorter days and cold mornings, so mortar and laying times need planning. November falls between the two seasons, so booking now gives you a start before the summer heat.

How bricklaying is priced and delivered

Labour is quoted per hour, per day, per square metre or per 1,000 bricks, and some quotes cover labour only. Ask whether bricks and mortar are included. Measure walls in metres and square metres, and give the brick count if you know it. Work in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide is measured the same way, but rates differ by city, so ask for a quote for your own suburb.

What to write in your request

Name the type of work, such as a brick boundary wall, a house extension or a facade, and say whether you want pay per hour or a fixed price per square metre. Give the workplace address, the schedule you need, and whether the bricklayer should work alone or in a team. State the experience you need, and whether accommodation is required for a regional job.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a free chat, and you can add a photo of the wall or plan. BlaBlaPrice reads the request, asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. You can also send the request link to local bricklayers yourself. For related trades, see plasterer and construction and finishing works.