In this article, we delve into the escalating costs of hiring tradespeople in Queensland, shedding light on the latest findings and trends in renovation expenses.
Here are some key insights:
Queensland emerges as the most expensive state in Australia for hiring tradespeople, surpassing even Western Australia.
- Research from ServiceSeeking.com.au reveals a significant 7.5% increase in renovation costs in Queensland compared to the previous year.
- Among various trades, concreting experiences the most notable price surge, with an 11.5% increase in hourly rates.
- Tiling also witnesses a significant price hike of 1.9%.
- Landscaping sees a substantial cost increase of 9.2%.
- While painting rates decreased by 2.3%, plumbing also saw a slight decrease of 1.5%.
- The average hourly wage for Queensland tradies is $63.14, exceeding the national average by 6.4%.
- Western Australia's average hourly rate for tradespeople falls by 2.8% from $64.12 to $62.32.
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