Choosing between 1200, 1500 and 1800 mm for a front fence, and how height changes privacy, presence and approvals.
Height is the first decision a front fence makes, before finish or style. It sets how the fence meets the street and how much of the yard it keeps. Because every fence we make is made to order, the height is drawn to your boundary rather than picked from a list.
At 1200 mm a front fence is open and welcoming. You can see over it, and it defines the boundary without closing it. At 1500 mm it balances privacy with visibility. At 1800 mm and beyond it screens the yard. We manufacture to any height in between, and above.
There is no single national rule, and this is the part people most often get wrong. In Western Australia each local government sets its own front fence requirements, and they commonly treat corner blocks separately because of sight line truncations at the intersection. Height limits, solid-to-open ratios and setbacks all vary between councils.
Check with your council before you commit to a height, or send us the address and we will look it up with you. It is a five minute job and it is much cheaper than rebuilding a fence.
Height is only half of the privacy decision. The spacing is the other half. A tall fence with an open gap still feels light, while a mid height fence with tight spacing screens well. Set the two together for the look you want, rather than reaching for height alone. See fence spacing and privacy.
The finish decides whether the fence recedes into the house or stands as a feature. Match it to the window frames and the roof to read as one material, or contrast it deliberately. The full Dulux and Interpon range, plus woodlook, is available.
Measure the boundary, check your council height rule, and we will draw an elevation to it. Or just send us the address and a photo, and we will do both with you.
This guide covers front fencing.
