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Prices in Australia
  • House demolition, per square metreA$40–A$65
  • Typical residential demolition, AustraliaA$12,000–A$40,000+
  • Typical house demolition, PerthA$17,000–A$40,000
  • Perth demolition, usual starting rangeA$20,000–A$25,000
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Bayside Demolition Crew

Hi, a house demolition typically runs A$40 to A$65 per square metre for us. Is it a single-storey home, and is there any asbestos we should know about?

Perth Site Clearing

Hello, we often quote A$20,000 to A$25,000 for a typical Perth house demolition. Could you share the site address, and do you want waste removal included?

Melbourne Ground Works

Hi, our residential demolitions usually range from A$12,000 to A$40,000, depending on size and access. What is the site address, and when would you like the work done?

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Demolition in Australia: prices, licences and waste removal

Residential demolition in Australia generally costs between A$12,000 and A$40,000 or more, and a house is often quoted at about A$40 to A$65 per square metre. In Perth, a typical house starts at around A$20,000 to A$25,000 and can reach A$30,000 to A$40,000. These figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. For a quote on your site, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
JobApproximate price
House demolition, per square metreA$40–A$65
Typical residential demolition, AustraliaA$12,000–A$40,000+
Typical house demolition, PerthA$17,000–A$40,000
Perth demolition, usual starting rangeA$20,000–A$25,000

Licences and permits

In New South Wales you need a licence for residential building work, including demolition, valued at more than A$5,000 including GST in labour and materials. An unrestricted demolition licence (DE1) lasts five years, and its fee was listed at A$2,904. In Western Australia a demolition licence is required for a structure 2 metres or higher that is not a single-storey dwelling. In Queensland, a demolition work licence is applied for on a form with supporting documents.

What changes the price

Size, access and the material of the structure matter most. Asbestos and difficult access push costs up sharply, as several sellers' guides note. Demolition in major cities often costs more because of higher labour rates. Ask whether the quote covers waste removal, clearing and levelling, because these can be separate lines.

Timing and weather

November is late spring. Summer runs from December to February, when the heat makes long days of machinery and dust work harder for crews. Winter, June to August, brings shorter days and cooler conditions, so a longer job may fit better into spring or autumn.

What to write in your request

Say what to demolish, the scope of the work, the structure material, whether you need waste removal, the site and its address, your deadline and your budget. A site photo and a note on access, such as a narrow driveway, let sellers quote accurately rather than guessing.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and a photo helps. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. Begin with construction and renovation, check turnkey renovation, or create a request from the home page.

Questions and answers

How much does it cost to demolish a house in Australia?

Residential demolition usually costs between A$12,000 and A$40,000 or more, and a house is often quoted at about A$40 to A$65 per square metre. Figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026.

Do I need a licence to demolish a house?

In New South Wales, yes, for demolition valued over A$5,000 including GST in labour and materials. In Western Australia a licence is needed for structures 2 metres or higher that are not single-storey dwellings.

Does the price include waste removal?

Not always. Ask the seller to list waste removal, clearing and levelling as separate lines so you can compare quotes fairly.

What makes demolition more expensive?

Asbestos, difficult access, larger size and city work are the usual reasons. Describe these in your request so the first quote is closer to the final price.

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