Concrete North Sydney
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in North Sydney 2060. 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 North Sydney
North Sydney combines the commercial centre with terraces and cottages in pockets such as McMahons Point and Lavender Bay, on sandstone falling to the harbour. Jobs are mostly courtyards and strata areas with tight access.
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
North Sydney Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs North Sydney Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Strata approval
Work on common property needs owners corporation approval, and building managers often ask for the contractor's insurance certificates and a work method statement.
Access through the house or lane
With no side passage, concrete has to be barrowed or pumped in from the street or rear lane.
Sloping driveways
Levels have to be set at the kerb, the garage and every change of grade so cars don't scrape.
Concrete prices in North Sydney
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 |
| 20m² rear courtyard, replacing old concrete, hand access with a line pump | $9,050–$11,800 |
| 15m² ground-floor courtyard, replacing pavers, restricted access | $4,600–$5,850 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in North Sydney
What North Sydney Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
North Sydney DCP 2025 (in effect from 22 September 2025)
Garages & parking
Where parking can only go on a laneway boundary, only open spaces or carports are allowed (no roller doors), and parking can take up no more than 50% of the lane frontage.
North Sydney DCP 2025, Part E Section 1, laneway controls P5–P6Crossing & approvals
A Vehicle Access Application must be approved before creating a driveway, replacing or improving an existing crossing, or opening any footpath or grass verge. An existing parking space without a formal gutter crossing also needs approval, and possibly development consent, to get one.
North Sydney Council: vehicle access applicationsFront setback
The front setback must match the front façades of the adjoining buildings; where they differ, use the average.
North Sydney DCP 2025, Part E Section 1, Front P1
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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Cost Breakdown
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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)
$8,884 – $15,685
Concrete North Sydney: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in North Sydney?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in North Sydney (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 (20m² rear courtyard, replacing old concrete, hand access with a line pump) comes to $9,050–$11,800. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in North Sydney?
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 North Sydney Council must approve it under the Roads Act. A Vehicle Access Application must be approved before creating a driveway, replacing or improving an existing crossing, or opening any footpath or grass verge. An existing parking space without a formal gutter crossing also needs approval, and possibly development consent, to get one.
What ground conditions affect concrete in North Sydney?
Shale clay ridges over sandstone gullies. North Sydney combines the commercial centre with terraces and cottages in pockets such as McMahons Point and Lavender Bay, on sandstone falling to the harbour. Jobs are mostly courtyards and strata areas with tight access.
Do you work in North Sydney (2060)?
Yes. North Sydney 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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