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Concrete driveways: cost, thickness and finishes

A plain concrete driveway costs about $75–$150 per m² in Australia (GST incl.), or roughly $2,600–$6,000 for a typical 40 m² driveway; exposed aggregate runs $4,800–$9,000 for the same size..

692 businesses listedUpdated October 2026
In short

A plain concrete driveway costs about $75–$150 per m² in Australia (GST incl.), or roughly $2,600–$6,000 for a typical 40 m² driveway; exposed aggregate runs $4,800–$9,000 for the same size.

What concrete driveways involves

  1. Site cut, removal of old surface and a compacted crushed-rock base
  2. Formwork set to falls so water drains away from the house
  3. Reinforcing mesh on bar chairs (commonly SL72 or SL82 for car driveways)
  4. Pour, screed and finish (broom, exposed, coloured or stamped)
  5. Control joints saw-cut within a day or two, then curing
  6. Optional sealer once the slab has cured
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How much concrete driveways costs

Pricing is per square metre and depends on finish, thickness, access for the concrete truck and how much digging and removal is needed. Plain broom finish is the cheapest; decorative finishes add $20–$50 per m² on top. A pump or barrows, when the truck can't park within reach, adds roughly $300–$800 to a medium job.

Price ranges in Australia (GST incl.)

Source: whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Australia 2026 (verified October 2026); whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Sydney 2026. Prices include GST. Checked October 2026.

Plain concrete slab: typical price per m² by state

NSW$126
VIC$116
QLD$110
WA$116
SA$101
TAS$100
NT$110
ACT$120
National typical price × capital-city price index (October 2026). Click a state to open the calculator.

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Before you hire

  • Ask for the slab thickness, concrete strength (MPa) and mesh size in writing – 100 mm is usual for cars, 125–150 mm for heavier vehicles
  • Check who handles the council crossover (the section over the verge) and its permit
  • Confirm whether removal and disposal of the old driveway is included
  • Agree where control joints will go – they decide where the slab cracks
  • Keep cars off for about 7 days; concrete reaches design strength at around 28 days

Standards and approvals

Residential driveways are normally built to the guidance in AS 3727.1 (residential pavements); concrete supply follows AS 1379. The crossover between your boundary and the road belongs to the council and usually needs its approval before work starts. Concreting for homes is licensed building work in most states. In NSW a contractor licence from NSW Fair Trading is needed for residential work over $5,000 (labour and materials, incl. GST); in Queensland a QBCC licence is needed for work over $3,300; in Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 must be done by a registered builder (Building and Plumbing Commission). Check the licence number on the regulator's public register before paying a deposit.

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Who does concrete driveways

692 businesses in the directory list this service; 350 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

New South Wales 165 businesses

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Victoria 19 businesses
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    Asl ConcretingGreensborough, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Garage floors
  • Concreter
    Concrete By BayleafCamberwell, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
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    Hume Concreting MelbourneShepparton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
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    Italcon Concreting MelbourneEltham, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Kalm ConcreteBerwick, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
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    Melton ConcretersMelton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Metric ConcretingThomastown, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Garage floors
  • Concreter
    Royal Concrete Pty LtdWerribee, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Salcrete Concreting Pty LtdCaroline Springs, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Sunshine ConcretingFootscray, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Commercial slabs
    • Footings, foundations & columns
  • Concreter
    Ymc ConcretingDandenong, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    Bluestone Polish Concrete FloorBeechworth, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete steps & ramps
    • Footings, foundations & columns

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Queensland 163 businesses

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Western Australia 132 businesses

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South Australia 105 businesses
  • Concreter
    A1 Adelaide ConcreteAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
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    Adelaide City ConcretingNorwood, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Footings, foundations & columns
  • Concreter
    Camilleri ConcreteAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Commercial slabs
  • Concreter
    Grand Concreters AdelaideAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • House slabs
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    JDL ConcretingAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Shed & granny flat slabs
  • Concreter
    Munno Para ConcreteGawler, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Shed & granny flat slabs
  • Concreter
    Oronzo ConcreteAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Adelaide Concrete ProsAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Apex Concreting AdelaideAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Bedrock Concrete SAAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Concrete Patch & CoAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Commercial slabs
  • Concreter
    Dalmatian ConcretersAdelaide, SA
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps

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Tasmania 49 businesses

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Northern Territory 21 businesses

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Australian Capital Territory 38 businesses
  • Concreter
    A.b.concreter Pty LtdDickson, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • House slabs
  • Concreter
    ACT ConcreteMitchell, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    ACT ConcretersCanberra, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    City Concreting ACTNarrabundah, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Mcrae's ConcretingGowrie, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • House slabs
    • Commercial slabs
  • Concreter
    Ace Concreting CanberraBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Shed & granny flat slabs
  • Concreter
    Canberra Concreting SolutionsBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Concreting Canberra ProBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    P&K ConcretingBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Top Notch Canberra ConcreteBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Car parks & loading bays
  • Concreter
    Canberra Crete Pty LtdBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Commercial slabs
    • Stamped & stencilled concrete
  • Concreter
    Atlas Concreting ACTCanberra, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Excavation & site preparation

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Common questions

How thick should a concrete driveway be?

For cars, 100 mm with reinforcing mesh is the common minimum. For vans, trailers or heavier vehicles, 125–150 mm. Reactive soils or a steep site can call for more – follow your engineer or the council's crossover specification.

How long before I can drive on new concrete?

Walk on it after 24–48 hours, drive a car on it after about 7 days. Concrete keeps gaining strength and reaches its design strength at around 28 days.

Is exposed aggregate worth it for a driveway?

It costs more (about $120–$200/m² vs $75–$150/m² for plain) but hides stains and tyre marks well and gives good grip. Plain broom finish is the budget option.

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