Guides

A gate costs anywhere from $150 for a simple pedestrian fence gate to $5,000+ for a large automated sliding driveway gate in Australia (2026). As a rough guide: fence and side gates run $150–$800, single swing driveway gates $600–$2,500, double or sliding driveway gates $1,500–$5,000, and adding automation (a motor and remotes) is a $1,000–$3,000…

A concrete sleeper retaining wall costs roughly $200–$350 per square metre in materials (supply-only) or $550–$850 per square metre professionally installed in Australia (2026). For a typical 10-metre-long, 1-metre-high wall (10 m²), that’s about $2,000–$3,500 in materials, or $5,500–$8,500 installed — or you can save the labour by supplying the sleepers and posts yourself. Costs vary…

Written by Yad Singh, Fencing Specialist at Top Class Fences & Gates — 10 years’ experience supplying pool fencing across Brisbane. Supplying Brisbane & QLD since 1982. In Brisbane, pool fencing typically costs $90 to $600 per metre depending on the type. Galvanised steel mesh ($90–$130) and tubular steel ($100–$150) are the most affordable; timber…

Written by Yad Singh, Fencing Specialist at Top Class Fences & Gates — 10 years’ experience supplying pool fencing across Brisbane. Top Class Fences has served Brisbane & QLD since 1982. Published 26 June 2026 · Last updated 26 June 2026. Buying a new pool fence in Queensland? Before you spend a dollar, here’s exactly…