The Courier Mail: Queensland tradies are the most expensive

In this article, we delve into the escalating costs of hiring tradespeople in Queensland, shedding light on the latest findings and trends in renovation expenses. 

Here are some key insights: 

Queensland emerges as the most expensive state in Australia for hiring tradespeople, surpassing even Western Australia.

• Research from ServiceSeeking.com.au reveals a significant 7.5% increase in renovation costs in Queensland compared to the previous year.
• Among various trades, concreting experiences the most notable price surge, with an 11.5% increase in hourly rates.
• Tiling also witnesses a significant price hike of 1.9%.
• Landscaping sees a substantial cost increase of 9.2%.
• While painting rates decreased by 2.3%, plumbing also saw a slight decrease of 1.5%.
• The average hourly wage for Queensland tradies is $63.14, exceeding the national average by 6.4%.
• Western Australia's average hourly rate for tradespeople falls by 2.8% from $64.12 to $62.32.

Read the full article here.