Tennis Court Cost Calculator & Price Guide
The cost to build a tennis court in Australia varies widely depending on whether you are resurfacing an existing court or starting from scratch. Using this tennis court cost calculator, a tennis court cost can range from about $45/m² for an acrylic hard court resurface up to $275/m² for a synthetic grass new install, all in AUD before optional extras.
Estimate tennis court cost
Supply-and-install midpoints for Australia. New-install rates include concrete base and line marking. Resurface rates are surface layer only.
Optional items — set to 0 to exclude.
- Surface:
- $11,700
Estimates are indicative only. For an accurate price, get free quotes from local tradies above.
Tennis Court Price Breakdown
Typical job based on 260 m². Prices are supply-and-install midpoints — actual quotes will vary.
| Type | Cost per m² | Typical 260 m² job |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic hard court — resurface | $45 | $11,700 |
| Cushioned acrylic — resurface | $70 | $18,200 |
| Synthetic grass — resurface | $85 | $22,100 |
| Acrylic hard court — new install | $180 | $46,800 |
| Cushioned acrylic — new install | $220 | $57,200 |
| Synthetic grass — new install | $275 | $71,500 |
What Affects Tennis Court Cost?
- Project type: resurfacing vs new install: One of the biggest drivers of the cost of tennis court construction is whether you are resurfacing an existing court or building a new one. Resurfacing starts from $45/m² for acrylic hard court, while new installation ranges from $180/m² to $275/m² depending on the surface.
- Surface material: The chosen finish has a major impact on the cost to install tennis court surfaces. Acrylic hard court, cushioned acrylic and synthetic grass all sit at different price points, with premium options like cushioned acrylic and synthetic grass costing more per square metre.
- Base condition and repairs: If the existing base needs work before resurfacing or installation, this increases the total price. Base repairs add $15/m² on top of the selected surface rate, which can noticeably change the final tennis court refurbishment cost.
- Extras like fencing and lighting: Optional extras can significantly lift the tennis court cost to build, especially for backyard or private club projects. Standard perimeter fencing adds $12,000, while a 4-pole LED floodlight set adds $15,000.
Tennis Court Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
The cost to build a tennis court depends on the surface and whether it is a new install or a resurface. New installation starts at $180/m² for an acrylic hard court, rises to $220/m² for cushioned acrylic, and reaches $275/m² for synthetic grass. Optional extras like fencing ($12,000) and LED floodlights ($15,000) are added on top.
Tennis court resurfacing cost starts at $45/m² for an acrylic hard court resurface. Cushioned acrylic resurfacing is $70/m², while synthetic grass resurfacing is $85/m². If the base needs repair, add $15/m² to these rates.
The cost to build tennis court in backyard areas is usually based on court area, surface type and any extras needed for private use. For a new backyard court, rates range from $180/m² for acrylic hard court to $275/m² for synthetic grass, with fencing commonly adding $12,000 and lighting another $15,000. There is also a minimum job charge of $8,000 AUD if the calculated price falls below that.
Acrylic tennis court surface cost depends on whether you are resurfacing or installing new. An acrylic hard court resurface is $45/m², while a new acrylic hard court install is $180/m². If you want a softer cushioned acrylic system, pricing increases to $70/m² for resurfacing or $220/m² for new installation.
For this calculator, the closest concrete-based option is a new acrylic hard court install, which includes the concrete base, acrylic surface and line marking at $180/m². A cushioned acrylic new install over a concrete base is $220/m². If extra base repair is needed, add $15/m².
If you are refinishing or refurbishing an existing court, resurfacing rates run from $45/m² to $85/m² depending on the surface selected. Acrylic hard court is $45/m², cushioned acrylic is $70/m² and synthetic grass is $85/m². Where the base is damaged, refurbishment cost increases by $15/m², and the minimum charge is $8,000 AUD.