How Much Does NDIS Gardening and Cleaning Cost in 2026-27?
Calculate yard maintenance and house cleaning costs by region and frequency
Cost Estimate
House or Yard Maintenance
NDIS Item: 01_019_0120_1_1
Rate: $59.01 per hour
Cost per Visit
$177.03
(3 hours)
Total per Year
$2,124.36
(12 visits)
NDIS participants can claim gardening, yard maintenance, and house cleaning services under their Core Supports budget when these tasks relate to their disability support needs. The NDIS sets maximum hourly rates for these services, helping you plan your budget and compare provider quotes.
What's Covered Under NDIS Gardening and Cleaning
House or Yard Maintenance (Item 01_019_0120_1_1)
Yard maintenance covers mowing lawns, weeding, trimming hedges, clearing pathways, and general garden upkeep that you cannot do yourself due to your disability. This does not include landscape design, major renovations, or purely aesthetic improvements.
House Cleaning (Item 01_020_0120_1_1)
House cleaning covers vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, laundry, and general household tidiness tasks that you cannot manage independently. This is distinct from personal care or domestic tasks that involve direct assistance with activities of daily living.
How Rates Vary by Region
National (metro) rates apply to most Australian cities and regional towns. Remote area rates are approximately 40% higher, while very remote rates are about 50% higher. These regional loadings account for the extra costs providers face in less accessible areas.
Using This Calculator for Your Plan
Enter your expected hours per visit and annual frequency to estimate total costs. This helps when planning your Core Supports budget and comparing quotes. Most participants have gardening done monthly or fortnightly (12-26 times per year) and house cleaning weekly or fortnightly (26-52 times per year).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the NDIS cover gardening and cleaning for everyone?
No. These services are only funded when you cannot do them yourself due to your disability and they are reasonable and necessary. The NDIS does not cover gardening or cleaning that anyone would ordinarily arrange, like professional landscaping or one-off deep cleans.
What's the difference between house cleaning and personal domestic activities?
House cleaning (item 01_020) is general housework like vacuuming and bathroom cleaning. Personal domestic activities (item 01_004) involve a support worker helping you do these tasks yourself, which is coded as assistance with daily living. Your plan documentation will specify which is funded.
Can I claim for equipment like mowers or cleaning supplies?
Providers may charge for supplies and equipment separately, or include them in their hourly rate. Clarify this upfront. If you buy your own equipment (like a lawn mower), it may be claimable as a capital item under Assistive Technology if it's specifically designed for your disability needs.
How often can I have gardening or cleaning done?
There's no fixed limit. It depends on your assessed needs and your Core Supports budget. Most participants have gardening monthly or fortnightly, and cleaning weekly to fortnightly. Your support coordinator can help determine what's reasonable and necessary for your situation.
Important: This is general information only, not financial or care advice. NDIS price limits change annually. Always check the official NDIS pricing schedule for the most current rates and consult your plan manager or support coordinator about your specific situation.
Official Sources
NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27
Effective: 24 September 2026 | Last checked: 16 October 2026
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