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title: Domain reveals Australia's most affordable trades
description: New data from ServiceSeeking.com.au reveals some of the most affordable tradespeople across different states. Read on for more information.
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# [Domain reveals Australia's most affordable trades](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/australias-most-affordable-tradespeople-revealed)

 Written by [Anna Alonzo](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/author/bettina-esguerra) | Mar 1, 2018 1:23:00 PM

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In this article, Domain delves into the realm of trade services in Australia, uncovering the latest insights into the costs associated with hiring tradespeople across various states.

New data from [ServiceSeeking.com.au](http://serviceseeking.com.au) sheds light on the affordability of trades in different regions, revealing intriguing trends and variations. Here's a brief summary of the article:

- Victoria emerges as the most budget-friendly state for procuring trade services, with tradespeople charging 10% less than the national average.
- Victorian-based painters, plasterers, landscapers, and tilers are highlighted as the four most affordable tradespeople nationwide, offering hourly rates ranging from $39.79 to $50.72.
- Despite a national increase in hourly rates, Victoria's property market dynamics contribute to lower charge-out rates due to softer demand and a surplus of available tradies.
- Detailed price changes across eight popular trade industries in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales are outlined, with notable variations in landscaping rates.
- The data underscores the significance of competitive pricing, with insights into how customers can save up to 40% on trades and services by leveraging the abundance of options available.
- The article concludes with a list of the top 10 most affordable Australian tradies, showcasing their respective industries, locations, and hourly rates for FY18-Q2.

Read the full article here: [https://www.domain.com.au/advice/how-much-do-tradies-charge-australias-most-affordable-tradespeople-revealed-20180302-h0wpdh/](https://www.domain.com.au/advice/how-much-do-tradies-charge-australias-most-affordable-tradespeople-revealed-20180302-h0wpdh/)

 

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