Driveway Paving Cost Canberra 2026 — Complete Guide to Canberra Driveway Prices for Concrete, Pavers, Frost-Rated Sub-Base and ACT Crossover Permits

Driveway Paving Cost in Canberra 2026

Canberra driveway paving costs in 2026 reflect the ACT's higher labour rates and the unique demands of Canberra's cold highland climate — particularly frost heave, which is a significant risk for driveways without adequate sub-base depth. This guide covers driveway paving prices across Canberra and the ACT in 2026.

Canberra Driveway Paving Cost by Material

• Plain concrete driveway: $65-$100 per square metre supplied and installed
• Exposed aggregate concrete: $100-$160 per square metre supplied and installed
• Stamped/stencilled concrete: $90-$150 per square metre supplied and installed
• Brick or concrete pavers: $80-$155 per square metre supplied and installed
• Asphalt driveway: $42-$72 per square metre supplied and installed

Average Total Canberra Driveway Costs

• Single car driveway (30-45m2): $2,500-$7,000 concrete; $3,000-$8,500 exposed aggregate
• Double car driveway (50-80m2): $4,000-$11,000 concrete; $5,500-$14,000 exposed aggregate

Frost Heave and Sub-Base in Canberra

• Canberra's cold winters (overnight lows regularly reaching -3 to -7 degrees in southern and elevated suburbs) create frost heave risk for driveways; water in the soil sub-base expands when it freezes, lifting and cracking inadequately supported slabs and pavers; a minimum 150mm compacted crushed rock sub-base is recommended for all Canberra driveways, with 200mm in southern and elevated suburbs where frost is most severe; pavers are particularly vulnerable to frost heave without a properly compacted and drained sub-base

ACT Driveway Crossover Permits

• ACT Roads and Transport require approval for new vehicle crossovers (driveway connections to the road reserve) in Canberra; applications are made through Access Canberra; crossover width and design must comply with ACT crossover standards; the verge must be reinstated after construction

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