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Driveway Paving Cost Brisbane 2026, Complete Guide to Brisbane Driveway Prices for Concrete, Pavers, Asphalt and Exposed Aggregate

How much does driveway paving cost in Brisbane in 2026? Brisbane driveway prices for concrete, exposed aggregate, pavers, and asphalt, Brisbane City Council crossover permits, drainage requirements, and total driveway installation costs.

By Brisbane Daily · Published 2 July 2026

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Driveway Paving Cost in Brisbane 2026

Brisbane driveway paving costs in 2026 range from $38 per square metre for basic asphalt to $185 or more for exposed aggregate or quality pavers. Brisbane's sub-tropical climate means drainage and heat-reflective surface selection are important factors in material choice, particularly for unshaded driveways that receive full Queensland sun. This guide covers driveway paving prices across Brisbane in 2026.

Brisbane Driveway Paving Cost by Material

Plain concrete driveway: $58-$92 per square metre supplied and installed
Exposed aggregate concrete: $90-$150 per square metre supplied and installed
Stamped/stencilled concrete: $82-$140 per square metre supplied and installed
Brick or concrete pavers: $75-$148 per square metre supplied and installed
Asphalt driveway: $38-$62 per square metre supplied and installed

Average Total Brisbane Driveway Costs

Single car driveway (30-45m2): $2,000-$6,000 concrete; $2,600-$7,500 exposed aggregate
Double car driveway (50-80m2): $3,500-$10,000 concrete; $4,800-$12,500 exposed aggregate

Brisbane Council Crossover Permits and Drainage

Brisbane City Council requires a driveway crossover approval for any driveway connecting to a council-controlled road; applications are made through the Brisbane City Council website; stormwater drainage from driveways must not sheet-flow to neighbouring properties and must drain to the kerb or an on-site absorption system; post-2011 flood lessons have increased Brisbane Council's attention to stormwater management for new impermeable surfaces

Heat and Brisbane Driveway Materials

Dark asphalt driveways can reach surface temperatures of 65-75 degrees on hot Brisbane summer days, making them uncomfortable to walk on barefoot; light-coloured concrete or pavers are preferred in exposed north-facing driveways; exposed aggregate concrete with light-coloured stones (white quartz, grey aggregate) stays cooler and is the most popular premium driveway choice in Brisbane

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