Timber Fencing

Whether you’re building a new fence from scratch, replacing an ageing boundary, or simply weighing up your options, timber remains the most popular fencing material in South East Queensland — and it’s not hard to see why. Wooden fences offer a rare combination of affordability, natural beauty, strength, versatility, and DIY-friendliness that no other material…

If you’re planning a sleeper retaining wall, you’ll hit the same fork in the road as every Australian homeowner, landscaper and builder before you: timber or concrete? Both materials build excellent walls. Both have passionate advocates. And both can be the wrong choice if they’re matched to the wrong project. This guide breaks down the…

Timber fencing costs between $58 and $190 per linear metre in Australia (2026). A treated pine paling fence runs $75–$120 per metre installed, hardwood $100–$190/m, and a picket fence $58–$105/m. For a typical 30-metre boundary fence, budget $2,250–$4,500 installed — or skip the labour cost entirely by buying your timber supply-only. Prices vary with timber…