Concrete Canterbury
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Canterbury 2193. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,100–$8,800 here, including GST.
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What affects a concrete job in Canterbury
Canterbury runs along the Cooks River, with inter-war bungalows on the higher ground and low-lying streets near the river that are flood-affected. Driveway levels and falls need to keep water out of garages on the lower blocks.
Much of the Inner West sits on clay weathered from Ashfield shale, the rock the suburb gave its name to. More on concreting in the Inner West →
Local council
Canterbury-Bankstown Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Canterbury-Bankstown Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Low-lying and flood-affected land
Parts of the suburb are low-lying.
Concrete prices in Canterbury
From our calculator, priced for the metro delivery zone ($85 delivery surcharge per load). N25 concrete, SL72 mesh, GST included.
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 40m² broom driveway, level site (baseline) | $8,100–$8,800 |
| Replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling) | $11,300–$14,250 |
| 36m² garage floor slab replacing old concrete | $9,800–$12,400 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Canterbury
What Canterbury-Bankstown Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Canterbury-Bankstown DCP 2023 and Development Engineering Standards Guide (Aug 2024)
Crossing & approvals
Crossings are sized and placed to keep as much on-street parking as possible. If one clashes with a council stormwater pit, the owner pays to rebuild the pit clear of the crossing.
CB Engineering Standards Guide, 4.10Crossing & approvals
A new vehicular footway crossing needs a council work permit, which sets its geometry and construction, and its location must comply with AS 2890.1.
CB Engineering Standards Guide, 4.9Crossing & approvals
New crossings must be 2m clear of any street tree trunk, and any approved tree removal must be paid for and replaced by the owner.
CB Engineering Standards Guide, 4.12
Rules that apply anywhere in NSW
A driveway, hardstand or paving on your own land is exempt from planning approval only if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item, in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to an existing stormwater system, and is built to AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingAnything built on or over the footpath or road, including the vehicle crossing and layback, needs approval from the council (or Transport for NSW on State roads) under the Roads Act 1993, even when the work on your land is exempt or already approved.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingDriveway grades follow AS/NZS 2890.1: generally no steeper than 25% (1 in 4) within the property, and any change in grade over 12.5% (1 in 8) needs a transition, usually about 2m long, so cars don't scrape.
AS/NZS 2890.1, as applied in Hunters Hill Council's driveway specification
Summarised from council documents, checked October 2026. Councils update their controls, and site-specific controls can apply, so confirm with council or your certifier before you build.
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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$222–$392/m² all-in
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Cost Breakdown
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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$8,884 – $15,685
Concrete Canterbury: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Canterbury?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Canterbury (N25, 100mm, SL72 mesh) costs $8,100–$8,800 including GST on a level site, which includes the $85 delivery surcharge for the metro delivery zone. Replacing an existing cracked driveway costs $11,300–$14,250, because the old concrete has to be broken out and carted away. One of the most common jobs here (replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling)) comes to $11,300–$14,250. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Canterbury?
A driveway on your own land is only exempt from approval if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item or in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to stormwater and meets AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC. The crossing between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so Canterbury-Bankstown Council must approve it under the Roads Act. A new vehicular footway crossing needs a council work permit, which sets its geometry and construction, and its location must comply with AS 2890.1.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Canterbury?
Reactive clay from Ashfield shale. Canterbury runs along the Cooks River, with inter-war bungalows on the higher ground and low-lying streets near the river that are flood-affected. Driveway levels and falls need to keep water out of garages on the lower blocks.
Do you work in Canterbury (2193)?
Yes. Canterbury is in our metro delivery zone, which carries a $85 delivery surcharge per load. We work Monday to Saturday, 6am–5pm, and can usually arrange a site visit within 48 hours of your enquiry.
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