Fence Installation Cost Townsville 2026 — Complete Guide to Townsville Fencing Prices, Cyclone Zone Specs and North Queensland Fencing GuideUpdated

Fence Installation Cost in Townsville 2026

Townsville fence installation costs in 2026 are among Queensland's highest, driven by the city's cyclone zone C designation, premium North Queensland labour market, and mandatory cyclone-rated building specifications. All residential and commercial fencing in Townsville must comply with AS 4055 Wind Region C requirements. This guide covers fence installation prices across Townsville and North Queensland in 2026.

Townsville Fence Installation Cost by Material

• Colorbond steel fencing (cyclone-rated, 1.8m): $132-$212 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Aluminium slat fencing (cyclone-rated, 1.8m): $145-$225 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Concrete/masonry boundary wall (1.8m): $225-$385 per linear metre supplied and installed
• Glass pool fencing (cyclone-rated 1.2m frameless): $405-$685 per linear metre supplied and installed

Cyclone Zone C Fencing Requirements in Townsville

• Townsville is in Wind Region C; Cyclone Yasi (2011) and Cyclone Kirrily (2024) demonstrated the devastating effects of substandard fencing on residential properties; QBCC licensed contractors must install all Townsville fencing to AS 4055 Wind Region C specifications; cyclone-rated post and footing design, screw fixings (not rivets or nails), and manufacturer cyclone zone installation specifications must be followed throughout

Pool Fence Requirements in Townsville

• Townsville pools and spas require a compliant safety fence and a current Queensland pool safety certificate; Townsville City Council maintains the pool register; all pool fencing must comply with Queensland Development Code Part 3.4 and be installed by a QBCC licensed pool safety fence installer

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