Concrete Killara
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Killara 2071. 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 Killara
Killara is large homes on wide blocks with established gardens and several heritage conservation areas. Long driveways and protected trees are the main things to plan around.
The North Shore runs along shale-capped ridges with sandstone gullies falling away on either side. More on concreting on the North Shore →
Local council
Ku-ring-gai Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Ku-ring-gai Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Heritage conservation areas
In a heritage conservation area, Ku-ring-gai Council can require approval to change a front driveway, path or fence.
Protected trees
Ku-ring-gai Council protects significant trees, and roots under a driveway are a common cause of cracking.
Concrete prices in Killara
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 |
| 40m² exposed aggregate pool surround replacing pavers | $12,050–$14,500 |
| 25m × 3m side driveway replacing old concrete | $20,850–$26,250 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Killara
What Ku-ring-gai Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Ku-ring-gai DCP, Part 4 Dwelling Houses
Crossing & approvals
Properties with a street frontage under 18m get one driveway; frontages over 18m can have up to two. The crossing can be no wider than 3.5m at the front boundary, narrower where trees would be affected.
Ku-ring-gai DCP Part 4, 4B.2 Driveways (3)–(5)Front setback
Minimum front setbacks are 9m on the low side of the street and 12m on the high side; two-storey houses must also average 11m (low side) or 14m (high side) across at least 75% of the front.
Ku-ring-gai DCP Part 4, 4A.2 (3), (5)Driveway
Driveways and crossings must minimise disturbance, including changed soil levels, in the tree protection zones of protected trees. Porous driveways, runoff onto garden beds and planting strips down the centre are encouraged.
Ku-ring-gai DCP Part 4, 4B.2 Driveways (6), (8)
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)
$8,884 – $15,685
Concrete Killara: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Killara?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Killara (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 (40m² exposed aggregate pool surround replacing pavers) comes to $12,050–$14,500. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Killara?
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 Ku-ring-gai Council must approve it under the Roads Act. Properties with a street frontage under 18m get one driveway; frontages over 18m can have up to two. The crossing can be no wider than 3.5m at the front boundary, narrower where trees would be affected.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Killara?
Shale clay ridges over sandstone gullies. Killara is large homes on wide blocks with established gardens and several heritage conservation areas. Long driveways and protected trees are the main things to plan around.
Do you work in Killara (2071)?
Yes. Killara 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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