What should your fence cost in Sydney?

A ballpark from published Sydney prices, and what your share is if the fence is on a boundary you share with a neighbour. Where a source gives a range but no typical, the typical shown is the middle of that range.

1What kind of fence?

2How long is it?

Pace it out: one long stride is about a metre. A typical back fence is 15–20 m.

Length (m)

3Any gates?

Single gates0

Double or driveway gates0

4Anything else?

There's an old fence to take down firstThe ground slopes along the fence lineIt's on a boundary I share with a neighbour

Standing by

$— – $—

NSW rules

Sharing a fence with a neighbour

Under the NSW Dividing Fences Act 1991, adjoining owners are usually liable to contribute equally to a sufficient dividing fence.
To start, give your neighbour a fencing notice setting out the proposed work, who you suggest does it and the estimated cost.
If you can't agree within one month, either owner can apply to the Local Court (and some matters go to NCAT) to decide.
A neighbour can limit their contribution to a sufficient dividing fence for the area, so if you want something dearer you may pay the difference. Talk it over first, ideally in writing.

From Dividing Fences Act 1991 (NSW) (checked 18 Oct 2026). A guide, not legal advice: check the source before you rely on it.

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