How Much Does a Padel Court Cost in Australia? (2026 Pricing Guide)
A single outdoor padel court in Australia typically costs $70,000-$100,000 to supply and install, before site works and permits. A four-court indoor club — including building works, lighting, council approval, and fit-out — usually runs into the mid-six to low-seven figures. The total depends on court count, court type, location, and finish level.
What Drives Padel Court Cost
Every padel court project is priced across the same categories, whether you're building one outdoor court or a ten-court club: court supply and installation, site preparation, building works (if enclosed), lighting, council compliance, and fit-out. What changes the total is court count, court type, your location tier, site type (new build, conversion, or renovation), and the finish level you choose.
Cost Breakdown by Category
| Category | Indicative Range (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Court Supply & Installation (outdoor) | $70k – $100k per court | Playing surface, glass walls, mesh fencing, structure. |
| Court Supply & Installation (indoor) | $110k – $160k per court | Same scope, indoor-spec panelling and fixings. |
| Court Supply & Installation (hybrid) | $94k – $136k per court | Covered outdoor build with partial enclosure. |
| Site Preparation & Civil Works | $18k – $45k per court | Earthworks, slab, drainage, access. |
| Building & Structural Works (indoor/hybrid only) | $90k – $220k flat + $15k – $30k per court | Shed/warehouse structure housing the court(s). |
| Lighting & Power | $14k – $22k per court | Court-grade LED lighting and electrical supply. |
| DA, Permits & Council Compliance | $30k – $90k | Varies by council tier — see the ranges below. |
| FF&E & Signage | $25k – $60k flat + $3k – $6k per court | Seating, fencing, branding, court accessories. |
A 10% contingency on top of these categories is standard practice for any construction project and should be budgeted from the outset rather than added if something goes over.
Council & Permit Costs by Location Tier
DA and permit costs scale with council complexity rather than project size — a small metro court can cost more in approvals than a large regional one, because metro councils typically require more referral reports (traffic, stormwater, acoustic, heritage). See our full council approval guide for what's actually assessed.
| Location Tier | DA & Permits |
|---|---|
| Metro (Sydney, Melbourne) | $50k – $90k |
| Secondary (Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide) | $35k – $65k |
| Regional | $30k – $50k |
Beyond Construction: Pre-Opening and Working Capital
Total capital required for a new club is more than the build cost. Budget separately for pre-opening and launch (marketing, staff hiring, software setup — typically $70k-$140k) and working capital to cover the first few months of trading before utilisation ramps up. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons a well-built club runs into cash flow trouble in its first year.
Get a Number for Your Project
These ranges are a starting point — every site is different. Start your project by sharing your court count, court type, location, site type, and finish level with our team. For a number you can build a business case on, talk to our project consulting team about a site-specific feasibility study.
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