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Estimate what tree removal, stump grinding or palm removal should cost in Australia — by size and access — before you ring around for quotes.

1. What work do you need done?

2. How big is the tree?

3. How many trees?

4. Anything that makes the job harder?

Grind the stump too (typically adds $150–$450 per stump)Difficult access (tight yard, no drop zone, over structures — commonly adds 50–100%)Near powerlines (adds roughly $500–$2,000; the network may need to be involved)Emergency or after-hours (published surcharges run 30–100%)

Estimated cost: tree removal, 1 × medium (5–10 m)

$650 – $2,500

Indicative range from published Australian cost guides (July 2026).

Disclaimer: These are indicative ranges compiled from published Australian cost guides in July 2026, not quotes. Real prices vary with species, condition, access, green waste volume, council requirements and location. Always get two or three written quotes before booking — most services listed here quote for free.

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How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Australia?

Tree removal is priced per tree, and size is the biggest driver. Published Australian cost guides put a small tree under 5 metres at roughly $250 to $900, a medium 5–10 metre tree at $650 to $2,500, and a large 10–20 metre tree anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000. Very large trees over 20 metres are specialist jobs that commonly start around $4,000 and can run well past $15,000 when cranes and traffic control are involved.

Stump grinding is usually quoted separately: a typical 30–60 cm stump runs about $150 to $450, with per-centimetre rates around $3 to $4.50 of trunk diameter, and most operators apply a minimum call-out. Palm removal ranges from about $150 for a small golden cane to $2,500 for tall cocos or date palms, and hedge trimming jobs commonly land between $80 and $700 depending on size and how overgrown the hedge is.

Access is the quiet price-setter. A tree in an open front yard can be dropped and chipped quickly, while the same tree behind a house with no drop zone must come down in small pieces, commonly adding 50 to 100 per cent. Work near powerlines, emergency call-outs and green waste haulage all add further, and a consulting arborist report for a council application typically costs $300 to $700.

Use the estimate above as a starting point, then get written quotes from a few local tree services so you can compare inclusions like stump grinding, green waste removal and clean-up. Prices vary by species, site and location, so a firm written quote is always the reliable number.