Aluminium slat fencing is one of the most popular boundary fence choices in Australia right now — but "how much per metre?" gets you wildly different answers depending on who you ask. This guide breaks down realistic 2026 price ranges for supply-only and installed aluminium slat fencing, the five factors that move the price, and the exclusions hiding inside cheap per-metre quotes.
For a standard 1.8 m high aluminium slat fence in Australia, expect these indicative 2026 ranges:
| Supply type | Per metre (AUD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Supply-only (materials) | $95 – $170 | Slats, posts, rails, fixings — you or your installer handles footings and labour |
| Supply + install (metro areas) | $290 – $480 | Materials, concrete footings, labour, basic site prep on flat ground |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quote — your postcode, site conditions and specification move the number. Run your measurements through our free fence calculator to build a materials list, then request a factory quote for the supply portion.
A "per metre" price means little until you know which of these it covers:
Supply-only quotes from a factory like ours cover the first four; installed quotes from a local contractor should cover all six. When comparing two per-metre numbers, check this list first — the cheaper one often just includes less.
Height is the single biggest price driver. Indicative supply-only ranges per metre:
| Fence height | Typical use | Supply-only per metre (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 m | Front boundary, decorative | $70 – $120 |
| 1.5 m | Side boundary | $85 – $145 |
| 1.8 m | Standard privacy boundary | $95 – $170 |
| 2.1 m | Maximum privacy (check local rules) | $115 – $200 |
Councils commonly cap boundary fences at 1.8–2.0 m without approval — confirm your local limit before pricing a 2.1 m fence.
Entry-level 0.6 mm slats are the cheapest; 0.9–1.2 mm reads more premium and resists denting. Wider slats (e.g. 150 mm vs 65 mm) need fewer boards per metre of height but each board costs more — the per-metre difference is usually 10–20%.
A 90% privacy screen uses more aluminium per metre than a 60% spaced design. Going from 15 mm gaps to near-zero gaps can add 15–25% to material cost.
Standard powder-coat colours (black, charcoal, white) are cheapest. Wood-look sublimation finishes — very popular in Australia — typically add 15–30% over standard colours. Custom colours cost more again and may carry minimum order quantities.
Sloped blocks, rock, poor access, or long runs far from the truck all add labour. Pedestrian and driveway gates are priced separately — allow $400–$1,500+ per gate depending on size and hardware.
Aluminium fencing is bulky. Factory-direct supply saves on the product, but freight to your site (especially regional/remote) is real money — always ask whether a supply quote includes delivery or is ex-works.
Watch for these when a quote looks too good:
Per-metre ranges get you in the ballpark; your site decides the final number. The fastest path:
For the install portion, get two local quotes and compare them against the inclusions checklist above — not just the bottom line.
Supply-only, they're in a similar band; installed, aluminium slat usually runs 10–30% more than Colorbond because there's more labour in setting level slat runs. The payoff is looks, airflow control and no rust. We compare the two properly in Aluminium Slat vs Colorbond: which fence for your Australian home?.
Powder-coated aluminium doesn't rust, so 15–25 years is realistic with basic cleaning — the main enemies are physical damage and harsh coastal salt without rinsing, not corrosion of the metal itself.
Yes, if you're handy — posts set in concrete are the skilled part. Our factory installation guide walks through post spacing, depths and the mistakes that ruin the finish.
It should — but confirm. Some "per panel" or "per metre" prices online exclude posts, caps and fixings, which can add 20–30% when you add them back.
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