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Market trends

Average service cost per area and how costs are trending over time.

Based on 5 active pro listings and platform invoice history.
AU gardening market
$4.4bn
2026 (IBISWorld)
Businesses
18,362
growing 6.0% p.a.
Avg lawn mow
$45–85/hr
~$66/hr average (hipages)
Residential share
52.7%
largest segment

Market gaps & opportunities

Where James' Trimmings is positioned to capture underserved demand in the Australian gardening market.

Recurring / subscription lawn care
41% of the market

Subscription-style maintenance contracts are the largest segment and deliver steady monthly income. Offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedules at booking to lock in recurring revenue.

Garden enhancements
8.3% CAGR — fastest growing

Hedging, pruning, mulching, outdoor lighting and garden makeovers are expanding fastest. Pros who list these services capture the highest-value jobs.

Commercial properties
7.8% CAGR — outpacing residential

Commercial gardening is growing faster than residential. Strata, retail and office complexes need reliable recurring care — a natural fit for fleet pros.

Move-out & bond-refund packages
Underserved niche

End-of-lease and pre-sale garden tidy-ups command premium flat-rate pricing. Already available on the platform — promote it to real estate agents and renters.

Average service cost by area

AUD average of the most common services, by postcode or pro location.

Not enough service pricing data yet.

Cost trend over time

Average invoice total per month across the marketplace.

No invoice history yet — trends will appear once jobs are billed.