The Australian white picket fence in PVC. Classic pointed, modern flat-top and heritage scalloped profiles at 1.2 m, all UV-stabilised with a 30-year warranty. From $68 per metre. No painting, no maintenance, no timber to replace.
PVC Picket Fence: Classic White Picket Panels for Front Yards
There’s a reason the white picket fence never goes out of style. It says something about a property before anyone walks through the gate. Clean lines, kerb appeal, a front yard that looks like someone cares. The problem was always the upkeep. Timber picket fences need painting every couple of years, and eventually the palings warp, split and need replacing.
PVC picket fencing gives you the same look with none of that. The panels are white from the factory, UV-stabilised so they stay white, and covered by a 30-year warranty. No painting. No sanding. No rotten pickets to pull out on a Sunday morning.
Three Picket Styles
Anne ($68/m) is the classic pointed picket. Traditional profile, the one most people picture when they hear “white picket fence”. Pointed tops, evenly spaced pickets, three aluminium-reinforced rails. The most affordable panel in the range.
Isabella ($74/m) is the modern picket fence. Flat-top closed pickets instead of pointed ones, wider spacing between boards, and a cleaner, more contemporary profile. Popular on new builds and coastal properties where a traditional picket feels too busy.
Elizabeth ($74/m) is the scalloped picket. The top rail curves down between each post, giving it a heritage look that suits Queenslander homes, Federation-era properties and Hamptons style builds. Narrower picket spacing than Isabella, so it also provides a degree of semi-privacy.
All three are 1.2 m high and sit on the same post system. Matching pedestrian and driveway gates available for every style.
PVC vs Aluminium vs Timber vs Steel Picket Fence
If you’re comparing picket fence materials, here’s how they stack up.
Timber picket fence. Cheapest upfront, but you’re painting it every 2-3 years and replacing warped or rotten pickets along the way. Termites are a real risk in Queensland and most of coastal Australia. Over 10 years the total cost often exceeds PVC.
Aluminium picket fence. Durable and low-maintenance. Doesn’t rot or attract pests. But aluminium picket fence panels tend to cost more per metre than PVC, and the look is more industrial. The flat, powder-coated finish doesn’t quite replicate a traditional timber profile the way PVC does.
Steel picket fence. Strong and secure, but heavy and prone to rust in coastal or humid environments unless you pay for marine-grade coatings. Installation is harder (heavier posts, welded joints in some designs). Usually more expensive than PVC for a comparable look.
PVC picket fence. Mid-range on upfront cost ($68-$74/m for our panels), zero on maintenance. Closest visual match to a traditional painted timber picket. Won’t rust, won’t rot, won’t attract termites. Lighter than metal, easier to install. The trade-off: PVC isn’t as rigid as steel, so it’s not the right pick for security fencing. For a front yard where the job is kerb appeal and boundary definition, it’s hard to beat.
Front Yard Picket Fences
Most of our picket fence panels end up on front boundaries. At 1.2 m they’re tall enough to mark the property line and keep small kids and dogs in, but low enough that the house stays visible from the street. Council regulations in most Australian suburbs allow 1.2 m front fences without a permit (check your local rules to be sure).
PVC picket also works well as a PVC front fence alongside driveways, around letterboxes and as a garden border. For garden-specific use at the same height, have a look at Margaret ($74/m), our flat-top garden fence with wider picket spacing.
How to Order
Use our fencing calculator to estimate panel counts and cost for your front boundary. When you’re ready, request a detailed quote and we’ll send a full parts list with delivery to your postcode. Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast customers can book professional installation.
