How much does a padel court cost to build in Australia?

These figures come from Australian builders' own websites. They are starting points and ballpark ranges, not quotes. Your site, the type of glass, whether you cover the courts, and the state of the ground will change the final price a lot.

What do Australian builders charge for a padel court?

GST is shown where the source states it. Synthetic Sports Group's ballpark figure is from an October 2023 article, so expect prices to have moved since.

What is included in a padel court price?

A "court" price from a supplier usually covers the enclosure and playing surface:

• the steel frame and posts
• glass panels for the back and side walls
• metal mesh for the rest of the enclosure
• artificial turf and sand infill
• the net and posts
• often, lighting

Synthetic Sports Group says its ballpark includes fencing, glass, lights, posts, net and synthetic grass, and that an outdoor court also needs a reinforced concrete slab, which is "in addition to" the starting price.

What costs extra?

• The slab and groundworks. A padel court needs a flat, level base. The FIP rules allow no more than 3 mm of variation over a 3 m straight edge. Earthworks, drainage and the concrete slab can be a large part of the cost on a sloping or poor site.
• A roof or building. Covering courts with a canopy, or fitting them into a warehouse, adds a lot. The FIP requires at least 6 m of clear height over the court, and suggests 8 m for new facilities.
• Approvals and design. Padel Australia advises working with your local council early on land use approval and permits, and preparing detailed drawings that meet Australian standards before construction.
• Panoramic glass. Frameless panoramic courts look better and give spectators a clear view, but builders offer framed "classic" courts as a cheaper option.
• Amenities. Clubhouse, toilets, parking and booking systems are separate.

How does Australia compare with the UK?

The UK's Lawn Tennis Association publishes indicative costs based on delivered 2025 projects, excluding VAT and fees. It puts one outdoor court with lights at about £36,000, plus about £35,000 for the ring beam, base, ducting and drainage, for a total of about £71,000. Four courts came to about £268,000 in total. Exchange rates move, so I have not converted these, but they show the same pattern as the Australian figures: the groundworks can cost as much as the court itself.

Do councils pay for padel courts?

Not in the examples I found. Two recent council projects use operator-funded models:

• Town of Bassendean, WA: in April 2026 the town said it had received three expressions of interest to design, build, fund and operate padel courts at BIC Reserve, at no cost to the town.
• City of Campbelltown, SA: proposed converting two tennis courts at Foxfield Oval into three padel courts with a kiosk, run by an operator on a five-year lease, with no cost to council or ratepayers.

I did not find an Australian council budget or tender with a published dollar figure for padel courts during my research.

What does a whole padel club cost?

Bigger projects reported in the news give a sense of scale:

• Beresfield Golf Club, Newcastle: a $1.6 million plan for a 16-bay driving range and four padel courts, reported by the Newcastle Herald in July 2026.
• A four-court facility including groundworks and canopy: around $480,000, according to PCC Contracting.

Why do clubs build padel courts?

Padel Australia's investment program page gives figures it uses to encourage venues: 40% year-on-year growth in courts over the past three years, 85% average occupancy at peak times, and an average peak-hour court hire yield of $75. Those are Padel Australia's own figures. A court's actual return depends on location, pricing and how well it is run. Read more in why padel clubs are opening in Australia.

How much space do I need?

The playing area is 20 m by 10 m inside the walls. The LTA's guidance uses a minimum footprint of about 20.8 m by 10.8 m for one court, including the ring beam. See padel court dimensions for every measurement.

Can I build a padel court at home?

Some suppliers market courts beyond sports clubs. Get Padel, for example, lists body corporate upgrades from $59,900 + GST. You will still need a site big enough, a level base, and to check with your council about approvals, lighting and noise. The LTA's guidance notes that noise and light surveys are likely to be needed in the UK if a home is within 50 m of a padel court, which gives an idea of the issues a council may raise.

How to get a real price

1. Measure your site and check the ground level.
2. Decide indoor, covered or open-air. See indoor vs outdoor courts.
3. Talk to your council before you commit.
4. Get at least three written quotes, and ask each builder exactly what is and is not included: slab, drainage, lights, glass type, turf and installation.