Concrete driveway cost in Melbourne (2026).

The short answer

Most Melbourne concrete driveways in 2026 fall into these indicative ranges, inc. GST, for standard access:

• Plain concrete: $85–$130 per m²
• Coloured concrete: $95–$140 per m²
• Exposed aggregate: $110–$160 per m²
• Removing old concrete: $25–$45 per m² extra
• Council crossover: $2,500–$5,500 each

A typical single driveway is around 35–45 m²; a double around 60–80 m². So a plain double driveway on a new home is often somewhere around $6,000–$10,000, and exposed aggregate around $7,500–$12,500 — before a crossover or removal.

What changes the price

• Size and shape. Bigger jobs cost less per m²; lots of curves and cuts cost more.
• Access. If the truck can't reach, we pump or barrow — both add cost.
• Excavation and soil. Removing soil, rock or old concrete and compacting a proper base is a big part of the price — and the part that matters most.
• Thickness and steel. Caravans, trucks and soft ground need thicker concrete and more reinforcement.
• Finish. Exposed aggregate and colour cost more than a broom finish.
• Slope and drainage. Steep driveways need more formwork; some need a strip drain at the garage.

Where cheap quotes cut corners

When one quote is far below the others, it's usually missing one of these: a compacted crushed-rock base, steel mesh on bar chairs (not lying on the ground), the right thickness, saw-cut control joints, or the crossover permit. Ask every concreter to put those in writing.

How to get an accurate price

Measure roughly (length × width), take a photo of the street and access, and decide on a finish. Then book a free measure — we'll check levels, soil and drainage and give you a fixed written price.

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