Netball Court Construction

Line Marking Australia builds netball courts across Australia for schools, netball clubs, councils and community centres. We manage the full job: earthworks, base, asphalt or concrete, acrylic or tile surface, line marking to the 30.5 m by 15.25 m court, goal posts, fencing and lighting. Every netball court is quoted per site.

Netball courts work hard. Saturday competitions, after-school training and PE classes all land on the same surface, so it has to grip well, drain fast and keep its lines sharp. Most of our netball work is for schools and clubs that need courts to last.

Our crews have built a school multi-sport court on modular tiles with basketball and netball lines, and lined indoor school halls for netball. Here's what goes into a new outdoor court.

How much does it cost to build a netball court?

The cost to build a netball court in Australia depends mostly on the ground you start with, the base, the surface, and whether you add fencing and lighting. We don't publish a single netball price because sites vary so much. Line Marking Australia visits the site and itemises every part of the quote.

Cost item	What affects it
Earthworks and base	Slope, soil type, existing old courts to remove
Asphalt or concrete	Court area, number of courts, access for trucks
Surface	Acrylic coating, cushioned acrylic, modular tiles or synthetic grass
Line marking and posts	Netball only, or extra sports marked as well
Fencing and lighting	Height, length, light levels and power supply
Resurfacing an existing court	Acrylic recoats start from about $8,000 (Airtasker cost guide, 2026)

Building several courts side by side usually lowers the cost per court, because site set-up, earthworks and fencing are shared.

What size is a netball court?

A netball court in Australia has a playing area of 30.5 m long by 15.25 m wide, divided into three equal thirds with a goal circle at each end. You also need run-off around the court, and space between courts if you're building a bank of them, so players can move safely beyond the lines.

• Playing area: 30.5 m × 15.25 m
• Thirds: two transverse lines split the court into three equal thirds
• Centre circle and goal circles: marked to the netball rules
• Run-off: clear space around the court and between neighbouring courts
• Goal posts: one at the centre of each goal line, padded for safety

What is the best surface for a netball court?

The best outdoor netball court surface in Australia is usually an acrylic coating on asphalt or concrete, textured for grip, because it is hard-wearing and easy to line. Cushioned acrylic is kinder on knees and ankles. Modular tiles drain quickly and suit schools, and indoor courts are usually timber or synthetic sports floors.

Surface	Good for	Good to know
Acrylic on asphalt or concrete	Clubs, councils, schools	Durable, crisp lines; recoat when worn
Cushioned acrylic	Clubs wanting more comfort	Extra rubber layers; costs more
Modular tiles	Schools, multi-sport courts	Fast to install, drains well, single tiles replaceable
Synthetic grass	Multi-use school and club courts	Soft underfoot; needs brushing and infill top-ups
Timber or synthetic floor (indoor)	School halls and stadiums	Re-lined when the floor is recoated

Can a netball court share lines with basketball and other sports?

Yes. A netball court in Australia is often marked with basketball, and sometimes tennis, pickleball or volleyball lines on the same surface. Each sport gets its own colour so players can read their lines easily. Schools and community centres choose this to get more use from one slab.

The trick is to make the lines used most often the clearest, and to avoid placing posts or hoops where they get in the way of another sport. We plan the layout with you before we mark anything. Our multi-sport court construction page shows common combinations.

How long does it take to build a netball court?

A new outdoor netball court usually takes a few weeks on site in Australia, and longer for a bank of courts or a wet, sloping site. Asphalt or concrete needs time to cure before the acrylic coats go on. Resurfacing and re-lining an existing sound court can be much quicker.

1. Site visit, layout and council check
2. Before You Dig Australia search
3. Remove old surface if needed, then excavation, drainage and base
4. Asphalt or concrete, then curing time
5. Acrylic, tiles or synthetic grass
6. Line marking, goal post sleeves and posts
7. Fencing and lighting

Do netball courts need lighting and fencing?

Many netball courts in Australia have lighting so clubs can train and play in the evening, and fencing to keep balls in and protect the surface. Lighting is designed for even light across the court with little spill onto neighbours, and fencing height and gates are set to suit the site.

• Lighting: LED floodlights on poles to the AS 2560 series, with spill controlled under AS/NZS 4282
• Fencing: chain-wire or weld-mesh, with gates for players and maintenance
• Extras: shade, seating, scoreboards and accessible paths for spectators

See sports court lighting for more on lighting design.

Are there grants for netball courts?

Yes. Schools, netball clubs and councils in Australia often fund new courts, resurfacing and lighting through state sport infrastructure programs, community benefit funds and council grants. The Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund, for example, offers up to $35,000 for club projects such as resurfacing, lighting and fencing.

Other examples include the South Australian Community Facilities Program, which funded $431,000 for Mount Gambier Tennis Club. We can provide quotes and a clear scope of works to support your application.

Do you need council approval for a netball court?

A new netball court may need council approval in Australia, especially with lighting, fences over about 2 m, large earthworks, retaining walls, or a site in a heritage or flood overlay. School and council land have their own approval paths. We check the requirements for your site before the final quote.

How we keep every netball court build compliant

Every netball court we build follows the same compliance steps, from the first council check to the final line. We locate services before digging, manage safety and dust on site, control runoff, and build to the netball court dimensions and the Australian Standards that apply to slabs, access and lighting.

• Council planning and building requirements checked for lighting, fencing, earthworks, drainage and overlays
• Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) check before excavation
• Work Health and Safety laws, with Safe Work Method Statements for excavation and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls when cutting or grinding concrete; sediment and stormwater controls
• Concrete to AS 3600; accessible paths to courts considered against AS 1428.1
• Lighting to AS 2560.1:2018 and AS 2560.2:2021, with spill controlled under AS/NZS 4282
• Slip-resistant textured finishes and courts marked to 30.5 m × 15.25 m
• For schools: work in school holidays where possible, and Working with Children checks for crews

What do you need from me to quote a netball court?

To quote a netball court in Australia we need to know how many courts you want, what's on the ground now and who will use them. Photos, a site plan or rough sketch with measurements, and any grant timelines help us give you a realistic figure, then a site visit firms it up.

• Number of courts, and new build, resurface or conversion
• School, club, council or community site
• What's there now: grass, old asphalt, old courts
• Slope, drainage and access for trucks
• Preferred surface and colours
• Other sports to mark on the same court
• Goal posts, fencing, lighting and power supply
• Approvals in place and any grant deadlines
• Plans or photos, your timing and your budget