The short answer
Plan on about $90–$400 per linear metre installed, ex GST, depending on the fence type and height. Pool-style aluminium is the most common choice for childcare centres and playgrounds. Chain mesh is the economical option for larger perimeters. Every figure on this page is a guide only: site, access, wind rating and council requirements vary. The only accurate number is a quote for your site.
| Fence type | Cost range |
|---|---|
| Aluminium pool-style 1.2 m, supply only | about $70–$120 per linear metre |
| Aluminium pool-style 1.2 m, installed | about $180–$300 per linear metre |
| Aluminium pool-style 1.8 m, installed | about $250–$400 per linear metre |
| Chain mesh 1.8 m, installed | about $90–$160 per linear metre |
| Soft-fall / garden-edge timber bollard fencing, installed | about $120–$220 per linear metre |
Indicative, ex GST. Guide only: site, access, wind rating and council requirements vary. November 2026.
Gates and latches
Gates are priced separately from the fence run. Child-safe, self-closing hardware is usually required where children could reach a road, car park or water, and it adds to the gate price.
| Item | Cost range |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian gate, installed | about $600–$1,800 each |
| Self-closing, child-safe latch (extra) | about $150–$400 each |
Indicative, ex GST, installed. Guide only. November 2026.
What drives the price
- Total fence length and the number of corners and gates
- Height: a 1.8 m fence needs deeper footings and more material than a 1.2 m fence
- Fence type: aluminium, chain mesh or timber bollards suit different sites and budgets
- Ground conditions, slope and rock, which affect post footings
- Site access for materials and the installation crew
- Council, school or childcare licensing requirements for fence height and gate hardware
Which fence for which site?
Childcare centres and early learning services usually choose 1.2 m pool-style aluminium for a clear view and a finish that stays tidy, or 1.8 m where the boundary is next to a road. Large school and park perimeters often use 1.8 m chain mesh to keep the cost per metre down. Timber bollards work as a low garden edge or softfall boundary rather than a security fence.
Fencing as part of a playground project
Fencing is quoted as its own line item, so you can see exactly where your budget goes. Every fixed-price quote is itemised and covers the equipment, compliant softfall surfacing (AS 4422), site preparation, delivery, installation by our own crew, and independent compliance certification at handover. Optional extras like shade sails, fencing and landscaping are quoted as separate line items so you can see exactly where your budget goes.
Sources
Fencing ranges are Kidzspace indicative planning figures, ex GST, as at November 2026. They are a guide only and are confirmed in a written quote after a site assessment.