Concrete Macquarie Fields
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Macquarie Fields 2564. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,300–$9,000 here, including GST.
5.0 on GoogleReactive clay and new estate fill
What affects a concrete job in Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields is largely 1970s and 80s homes on reactive clay. Original driveways here have often cracked as the clay moves, so replacement includes rebuilding the base.
South West Sydney sits on reactive clay from Bringelly shale, the same ground that causes movement in older driveways across Western Sydney. More on concreting in South West Sydney →
Local council
Campbelltown City Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Campbelltown City Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Reactive clay
Most Macquarie Fields blocks are straightforward to access, so the ground is the main variable. Clay that swells and shrinks needs a compacted road-base layer, mesh held at the right height and control joints close enough to stop random cracking.
Concrete prices in Macquarie Fields
From our calculator, priced for the outer metro delivery zone ($220 delivery surcharge per load). N25 concrete, SL72 mesh, GST included.
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 40m² broom driveway, level site (baseline) | $8,300–$9,000 |
| Replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling) | $11,500–$14,400 |
| 6m × 4m shed slab, 100mm with mesh | $5,200–$5,650 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Macquarie Fields
What Campbelltown City Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Campbelltown Residential Vehicle Crossing Terms and Conditions
Concrete finish
Crossings are 125mm thick minimum with F62 mesh at 50mm cover, at least 25MPa, broom finished with bullnosed edges. Other materials need council approval case by case, the layback and kerb must be plain concrete, and council only ever repairs in plain concrete.
Campbelltown Crossing Terms, 5.2, 7.1, 7.1.7Crossing & approvals
Lodge a Residential Vehicle Crossing Application; council inspects, issues levels and conditions, and work can't start until approval is issued. A formwork inspection (formwork, mesh, expansion joints and sub-base in place, 24 hours' notice) and a final inspection are compulsory. Uninspected crossings are treated as illegal.
Campbelltown Crossing Terms, Compulsory Inspections 1–3Crossing & approvals
Driveways shouldn't be within 6m of the kerb tangent point at a corner without council approval.
Campbelltown Crossing Terms, 5.1
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.
Instant Estimate
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Site preparation is the biggest variable
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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$226–$396/m² all-in
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Cost Breakdown
⚠ Site Prep — estimate only
Estimate only — not a fixed-price quote. Excavation, demolition and ground conditions are charged on what the site actually requires and are confirmed after a free site inspection.
Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$9,050 – $15,851
Concrete Macquarie Fields: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Macquarie Fields?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Macquarie Fields (N25, 100mm, SL72 mesh) costs $8,300–$9,000 including GST on a level site, which includes the $220 delivery surcharge for the outer metro delivery zone. Replacing an existing cracked driveway costs $11,500–$14,400, 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 $11,500–$14,400. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Macquarie Fields?
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 Campbelltown City Council must approve it under the Roads Act. Lodge a Residential Vehicle Crossing Application; council inspects, issues levels and conditions, and work can't start until approval is issued. A formwork inspection (formwork, mesh, expansion joints and sub-base in place, 24 hours' notice) and a final inspection are compulsory. Uninspected crossings are treated as illegal.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Macquarie Fields?
Reactive clay and new estate fill. Macquarie Fields is largely 1970s and 80s homes on reactive clay. Original driveways here have often cracked as the clay moves, so replacement includes rebuilding the base.
Do you work in Macquarie Fields (2564)?
Yes. Macquarie Fields is in our outer metro delivery zone, which carries a $220 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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