Fence Installation Cost Gold Coast 2026 — Complete Guide to Gold Coast Fencing Prices, Colorbond, Pool Fence Laws and Coastal Specs

Fence Installation Cost on the Gold Coast 2026

Gold Coast fence installation costs in 2026 range from $70 per linear metre for basic timber to $200 or more for premium Colorbond or aluminium slat fencing. The Gold Coast's beachside character, strong investment property market, and Queensland's strict pool safety laws make fencing one of the most active home improvement categories in the region. This guide covers fence installation prices across the Gold Coast in 2026.

Gold Coast Fence Installation Cost by Material

• Colorbond steel fencing (1.8m): $90-$148 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Timber paling fence (1.8m): $70-$114 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Aluminium slat fencing (1.8m): $114-$192 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Glass pool fencing (1.2m frameless): $325-$575 per linear metre supplied and installed

Queensland Pool Safety Laws on the Gold Coast

• Queensland's pool safety laws require all pools and spas to have a compliant safety fence and a current pool safety certificate; on the Gold Coast, this is especially important for investment and holiday rental properties which face mandatory pool safety inspections before a property can be sold or leased; pool safety inspectors must be QBCC-registered; non-compliant Gold Coast pool fences must be rectified before settlement or rental

Coastal and Strata Fencing on the Gold Coast

• Gold Coast beachfront suburbs (Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach, Coolangatta) within 1km of the Pacific Ocean require Colorbond ULTRA marine-grade steel or powder-coated aluminium; standard Colorbond and steel mesh corrode rapidly in the coastal marine zone; many Gold Coast beachside properties are in Body Corporate strata schemes that prescribe specific fence materials and colours — always check strata requirements before ordering

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