Triple M: Tradie Quote Line shows huge hourly rate differences

An article from triplem.com.au discusses a study conducted by ServiceSeeking.com.au, which analyzed over 40,000 quotes submitted by tradespeople in the last financial year.

The study reveals significant price discrepancies in hiring tradespeople between western Sydney and the inner city.

The data is presented through a map, indicating areas with above-average pricing (marked in dark red) and below-average pricing (marked in dark green).

The findings demonstrate that hiring tradespeople in the inner city, eastern suburbs, and the north shore is substantially more expensive compared to western Sydney.

The price difference can be as high as 49%, with certain suburbs commanding much higher hourly rates for trades such as carpentry and painting.

Key Points:

• ServiceSeeking.com.au analysed over 40,000 quotes from tradespeople in the last financial year.
• The study highlights significant price variations between western Sydney and the inner city.
• Dark red areas on the map indicate above-average pricing, while dark green areas denote below-average pricing.
• Tradies in affluent suburbs tend to charge higher rates, possibly due to perceiving customers there as more capable of paying.
• Suburbs with higher demand for renovation services generally have higher pricing for trades.
• Tradespeople commuting from south and west to north and east suburbs incur higher overhead costs, influencing their hourly rates.
• Overheads include commuting costs, insurance, vehicles, staff, and tools.
• Hourly rates for trades such as carpentry and painting can vary greatly between suburbs, with some areas being almost 50% more expensive than others.

Read more here: https://www.triplem.com.au/story/the-tradie-quote-line-shows-just-how-huge-the-difference-in-hourly-rates-is-across-sydney-83110