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Brick Paving Cost Melbourne 2026 — Full Price Guide

By Antonio PrimeScape  |  April 2026  |  63 five-star reviews

If you're getting quotes for brick paving in Melbourne, you've probably seen prices that vary widely — anywhere from $60 to $200 per square metre. This guide breaks down exactly what drives the cost so you can assess quotes properly and avoid surprises.

Typical Brick Paving Prices in Melbourne (2026)

Material	Price Range (installed)
Concrete pavers	$85–$120/m²
Clay brick paving	$95–$150/m²
Bluestone paving	$120–$215/m²
Recycled brick	$90–$155/m²

What's Included in the Price?

A legitimate all-in price should include: excavation to the required depth (typically 150–200mm for a driveway), compacted road base, edge restraints, sand bedding, the pavers themselves, jointing sand or grout, and clean-up. If a quote doesn't include all these items, it's not a fair comparison.

What Makes Brick Paving More Expensive?

• Access: Tight side gates or narrow passages require more manual wheelbarrow work — add 10–20%.
• Slope: Sloped sites need more base material and careful grading — add 15–25%.
• Pattern complexity: 45° herringbone requires more cuts than a running bond — slightly more labour.
• Existing demolition: Removing old concrete costs $30–$60/m² depending on thickness.
• Tree roots: Significant root removal adds cost and time.

A Typical 20m² Driveway — Real Numbers

For a standard 20m² brick driveway replacement in Melbourne's south-east (clay brick, herringbone pattern, with demolition of old concrete):

• Demo & removal of old concrete: $800–$1,200
• Materials (bricks, base, sand, edge restraints): $1,400–$2,200
• Labour (3–4 days): $2,400–$3,600
• Total: $4,600–$7,000

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The best approach is to get 2–3 written quotes from local contractors who physically visit the site. Any quote given over the phone or without a site visit should be treated as a rough estimate only — site conditions vary significantly. Ask each contractor to itemise their quote so you can compare like-for-like.