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Landscapers on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Garden Design and Landscaping Costs, How to Find a Landscaper Near You, and What to Ask Before You Sign
Sunshine Coast landscaping guide 2026: how much garden design and landscaping costs on the Sunshine Coast, how to find a landscaper or landscape designer near you, and what to ask before hiring a landscaper near you.
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Landscapers on the Sunshine Coast 2026
The Sunshine Coast has a large and competitive landscaping industry driven by the region's outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Landscaping is not a licensed trade in Queensland, but structural elements may require a QBCC licence. The Sunshine Coast's diverse landscape, from beachfront coastal gardens to Hinterland rainforest-edge properties, creates varied landscaping requirements across the region.
How Much Does Landscaping Cost on the Sunshine Coast 2026?
- Full garden design (landscape designer, small to medium residential garden), typically $1,400-$5,800 in Sunshine Coast
- Lawn installation (turf supply and lay, per square metre), typically $16-$35 per m² in Sunshine Coast
- Garden bed preparation and planting (per square metre), typically $42-$112 per m² in Sunshine Coast
- Retaining wall (timber sleepers, supply and install, per linear metre), typically $200-$455 per m in Sunshine Coast
- Retaining wall (concrete blocks or stone, supply and install, per linear metre), typically $350-$805 per m in Sunshine Coast
- Paving (concrete pavers, supply and install, per square metre), typically $80-$212 per m² in Sunshine Coast
- Irrigation system (residential, drip and sprinkler, supply and install), typically $2,400-$7,200 in Sunshine Coast
- Garden maintenance (ongoing, per visit), typically $110-$262 per visit in Sunshine Coast
Finding a Landscaper on the Sunshine Coast and Coastal vs Hinterland Garden Design
The Sunshine Coast's coastal strip (Noosa, Coolum, Peregian, Caloundra) requires salt-tolerant coastal plant species and UV/salt-rated outdoor materials. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland (Maleny, Montville, Mapleton) has a cooler, wetter climate supporting lush cool subtropical and even cool temperate planting, a completely different palette to the coastal strip. Noosa Shire's stringent environmental planning controls include vegetation protection provisions that restrict garden clearing near areas of ecological significance, check with Noosa Council before clearing vegetation or significantly altering garden areas in Noosa Shire properties. Sunshine Coast Council also has local laws around tree management that apply to garden landscaping work.
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