--- title: Best paid tradies in Australia description: Growth in the renovation sector is just above CPI gain again in a boost for the trade services economy. image: https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/Happy-builder-facade-painters-000014232512_Large-copy-1.jpg --- Insights # Best paid tradies in Australia Growth in the renovation sector is just above CPI gain again in a boost for the trade services economy. [ Staff Writer ](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/author/staff-writer) Oct 26, 2016 [Insights](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/tag/insights) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/australian-renovation-prices-q1-2017&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/australian-renovation-prices-q1-2017&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/australian-renovation-prices-q1-2017&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/australian-renovation-prices-q1-2017&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ![](https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/Happy-builder-facade-painters-000014232512_Large-copy-1.jpg) ***Please note that the price information in this article was based on data from 2016 and may now be outdated.*** (October 26, 2016) Growth in the renovation sector is just above CPI gain again, which is a boost for the trade services economy. The average cost to hire a tradie across Australia is $59.56 per hour, up 1.6 per cent year-on-year and 0.7 per cent in the last quarter. The Consumer Price Index released today shows an increase of 1.3 per cent yearly in the cost of living and 0.7 per cent quarterly. All industries, except for landscaping, recorded higher earnings according to the latest statistics released by jobs website ServiceSeeking.com.au’s quarterly Tradie Price Index. Landscapers charged 8.5 per cent less over the past year, but tilers (4.4 per cent), electricians (4.8 per cent) and carpenters (4.3 per cent) all increased their rates over the same time period. Queensland yielded the greatest growth with a 7.5 per cent spike in tradie prices to remain the most expensive state to renovate. The average hourly rate is $62.14. WA is still the second most expensive state to renovate, with the average tradie costing $61.61 an hour to hire, down 2.1 per cent. The Victorian market started the new financial year strongly with a 2.4 per cent increase year-on-year with an average price of $56.38. Meanwhile, NSW saw a 2.1 per cent decrease in costs across the eight renovation categories to $59.28. The prices were derived by comparing a sample of 52,000 quotes submitted during the FY17 Q1 through ServiceSeeking.com.au, the website for getting any job done, from tradies to professional services. ## Similar posts Graphic Design ### [Graphic designer needed for your business makeover](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/graphic-designer-needed-for-your-business-makeover) The best way to make your presence felt is to engage the services of a graphic designer and get cracking on some serious marketing material. Oliver Pennington Jul 14, 2010 Earth Moving ### [How Much Do Earthwork Companies and Contractors Charge in 2026?](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/how-much-do-earthwork-companies-and-contractors-charge-in-2026) In this guide, we dive into how much earthworks services might cost in Australia based on quotes submitted to ServiceSeeking.com.au. Anna Alonzo Mar 10, 2026 Locksmith ### [The Cost of Locksmith Services in 2024](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/the-cost-of-locksmith-services-in-2024) A secure, reliable lock goes a long way in giving you peace of mind in your own home. Here are the costs associated with locksmith services. Anna Alonzo Feb 16, 2024 ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Staff Writer", "url" : "https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/author/staff-writer" }, "dateModified" : "2023-12-20T07:14:23.099Z", "datePublished" : "2016-10-26T10:41:41.000Z", "headline" : "Best paid tradies in Australia", "image" : [ "https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/Happy-builder-facade-painters-000014232512_Large-copy-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/pricing/blog/australian-renovation-prices-q1-2017", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject" }, "name" : "Service Seeking Pty Ltd" } } ```