Fences & railings

Fences and railings in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Fencing in Australia costs from about A$9 for a timber rail, about A$42 for a PVC rail kit and from about A$75 to A$190 for a steel tubular panel, while Colorbond panel kits start near A$122. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026. For current prices, write your fence type and length in a BlaBlaPrice request and compare offers from local installers.

Local rules and warranties to check

In Queensland, the building rules for pool fences say the fence must be at least 1200 mm high and have at least one gap of 900 mm or more between the rails, so check these before you order a pool fence. In South Australia, a dividing fence should normally be erected on the boundary, so talk with your neighbour before you build. Fencing installers' workmanship warranties usually run one to three years, while some aluminium and steel fence makers offer a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Colorbond's warranty covers installed fencing material and gives a replacement or refund for defects.

Season: plan the build for the dry months

November is late spring, so you can book an installer now for a job in the dry months from December to February. Winter from June to August brings rain, which slows post-hole digging and concrete work, so a winter build usually takes longer. Ask the installer how long the job takes in the season you choose.

How fencing is priced and delivered here

Prices are quoted per panel, per rail, per kit or for a whole set, so compare like with like. Heights are given in millimetres, such as 1800 mm or 2400 mm, and lengths in metres. Check whether the price includes posts, screws, delivery to your city and installation, because a low kit price can leave these out.

What to put in your request

Give the fence type, the total length in metres, the height in millimetres, and the material and coating, for example Colorbond, timber or PVC. Add the colour, whether you need gates, the site address and your budget. For a pool fence, say so, because the height and gap rules apply.

Describe the fence in your own words in a BlaBlaPrice chat and add a photo of the site if it helps. The AI asks for missing details and checks sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows what it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice answer in the chat with their price, terms and installation, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. Before you write the request you can look at timber or steel products and rebar, or create a request.