Last updated: October 2025
You can drive down any street in Adelaide, and I bet you’ll see a Good Neighbour fence.
These fences are being put up faster than Lego sets on Christmas morning.
And there’s good reason for its rising popularity among residents.
In this updated 2025 guide, I’ll show you the most popular Good Neighbour fence styles, colours, and price ranges across Adelaide.
It’s a good read if you’re planning a new fence or replacing an old one.
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What Is a Good Neighbour Fence?
A Good Neighbour fence is made from durable Colorbond steel.
The name “good neighbour” comes from its special design.
See, most other fences have their posts and rails exposed on one side, often called the “bad side” of a fence.
This means the neighbour on that side sees the fence’s “skeleton”.
Which just doesn’t look as nice as the Colorbond sheets
With Good Neighbour fences, there are no “bad” sides.
Benefits Of Colorbond Good Neighbour Fencing
When looking for a new fence, you’re going to wonder:
“Why should I choose this fence over that fence?”
“What makes this type of fence better than that one?”
Let’s explore some key benefits and reasons why Colorbond Good Neighbour fences stand out from the rest.
1. Built Using High-Quality Materials
Firstly, Good Neighbour fences are long-lasting and built tough.
The combination of Colorbond steel fence sheets and the clever installation method makes them highly durable. Not only against physical force, but also harsh weather conditions.
You may recall heavy hail stones raining from the sky a while back.
Many fences and roofs took a beating that night, leaving homeowners scrambling for repairs.
However, owners of a Colorbond Good Neighbour fence had no problems.
While other fences lay dented and broken, their fence stood strong.
Colorbond steel panels can resist all kinds of damage, making it an excellent choice for those who value durability and strength.
2. Provides Backyard Privacy
Good Neighbour fencing panels create a full visual block between properties. Which ensures your neighbours can’t peep into your yard. Of course, this isn’t unique to good neighbour fences.
And you expect backyard privacy with any fence you get.
However, Colorbond Good Neighbour Fences shine in achieving this privacy without compromising on looks.
3. Looks Good On Both Sides
This is where Colorbond Good Neighbour Fences truly set themselves apart.
Unlike other fences with exposed posts and rails on one side, these fences have the same beautiful steel panels on both sides. This means both you and your neighbour enjoy the sight of a strong, finished fence.
Seriously, you wouldn’t believe how often this becomes a dispute.
Choosing this fence completely cuts out the risk of awkward neighbour disputes.
Because there’s no “good” or “bad” side of the fence, it’s a win-win for both neighbours.
4. Modern Fencing Choice
Colorbond Good Neighbour fencing represents the modern-day fencing standard.
Gone are the days of fences being built with wooden posts and rails that are prone to structural damage. No more flimsy metal fence sheets that get rusted in the slightest bit of rain.
Today, we have durable Colorbond steel and stronger installation methods.
This, coupled with their sleek appearance, makes Good Neighbour fencing a great choice for Adelaide homeowners.
5. Range Of Design Options
Colorbond Good Neighbour Fences offers a wide range of design options. You can customise almost every aspect of this fence, including:
- Colours
- Heights
- Panel/sheet styles
- Toppers & extensions
Good Neighbour is a great fencing choice if you want something truly unique to your home.
Read: 5 Unique Colorbond Fencing Design Ideas (+ Photos)
Good Neighbour Fence Colours & Style
This section will explore the various customisation options offered by Colorbond Good Neighbour Fencing.
There are heaps of styles to pick from. So, let’s help you choose the one that fits your Adelaide property.
Good Neighbour Colour Range
Colorbond Good Neighbour Fences come in a stunning display of colours, allowing you to stand out in the neighbourhood.
Below you’ll find the full spectrum of colours you can get for your Good Neighbour fence.
You can choose the colour when ordering supplies from Stratco or another fencing material supplier.
The colour you want may be out of stock sometimes.
But in that case, you can either wait for them to stock up or choose another colour.
(We personally like the green and beige colour range.)
Read: Colorbond Fencing Colours: The Complete Guide (2025)
Stepped, Sloped, & Tapered End
Good Neighbour Fences offer more than just a straight fence line.
Their structure can be customized along the fence line, which is useful when dealing with changes in ground height. Or if you just want the fence style to be different near the end.
Here’s a brief description of the most popular options:
- Stepped: Imagine a staircase for your fence. A stepped fence features panels that gradually change in height, following the slope of your ground. You can get the fence stepped downwards or upwards, depending on your ground level.
- Sloped: Ideal for long, continuous slopes where maintaining a flat fence line at the top is important. The fence panels remain vertical, but the tracks that hold them are installed at an angle to match the ground slope.
- Tapered end: This one creates a clean, modern look for the fence. The last two fence panels gradually lower in height towards the end of the fence, forming a nice gentle slope for style.
Sheeting Styles
Beyond just colours and sloping styles, you can also choose the pattern of the fence sheet.
Here are the most popular Colorbond panels you can get:
- Wavelok
- Smartspan
- Superdeck
- CGI Corrugated
- CGI Mini
There’s a huge difference in how your fence looks based on the sheets you get.
Here’s a quick image comparison between the popular Superdeck option, and the CGI mini:
Extensions & Toppers
On top of the fence sheets, you can add fence extensions and toppers.
It’s mainly done to increase the fence’s height, but it also adds some extra style to it.
There are a few options.
But the main ones are screen tops and slat tops.
- Screen tops: Made from durable plastic, the screen top uses a criss-cross pattern to produce diamond-shaped gaps on the topper to allow light to filter through.
- Slat tops: It looks like those aluminium slat fences you see being put up around newer houses, except it’s at the top of an existing Colorbond fence.
Both options come in a range of colours and add an extra layer of privacy.
Good Neighbour Gate
You can install a gate in your Colorbond Good Neighbour fence.
Of course, you likely wouldn’t put a gate on your side fence. But if you use Good Neighbour for your front yard fence, you can include a single gate for pedestrian access and a double gate for vehicles.
The contractors you hire for the fence can also install the gate.
Good Neighbour Fencing Costs In Adelaide
The exact price of your Colorbond Good Neighbour fence installation will depend on a few factors:
- How many metres – (fencing is priced for every metre)
- Materials needed – (number of sheets, posts, capping, etc.)
- Gate installation or not
- Fence height
- The contractors you hire – (because each company has their price points)
You’ll see the total project price at the bottom of your quote.
Supply and installation of Good Neighbour fencing is combined into one price, but other services, such as fence removals, gate installs, site clearing, disposals, etc. will be itemised.
Read: How Long Does a Fence Removal Take?
But what is the cost per metre for a Colorbond Good Neighbour fence in Adelaide?
Good Neighbour Fence Cost Per Metre
The average cost per metre for a Colorbond Good Neighbour fence is between $120 – $150 per metre.
This price is determined by the fencing contractors who install it, and of course the quality of materials.
Some companies do it cheaper.
Others charge top dollar.
We recommend looking for contractors whose price is somewhere in the middle.
That way, you know you’re getting a quality fence put up by skilled contractors without paying the highest price.
Read the articles below to discover the many other factors that go into the total price of good neighbour fencing! 👇
Read: Adelaide Fencing Costs: Simple Pricing Guide (2025)
Read: Colorbond Fencing Cost Per Metre Adelaide 2025
Good Neighbour Fencing Adelaide FAQs
Before bringing this article to a close, I want to quickly answer some common questions asked by Adelaide residents about Colorbond Good Neighbour fencing.
What Size Are Good Neighbour Fences?
Good Neighbour fences can range from 0.9 metres up to 2.1 metres.
The higher you want your fence, the higher the cost per metre, because it takes extra effort to install a higher fence.
How high should YOUR fence be?
Well, it depends on your property and privacy concerns.
Sometimes there’s a height requirement from housing trust or property managers.
Meaning, your fence must be a certain height.
And anything over 2.1 metres requires permissions and permits.
Are Sleepers Required For a Good Neighbour Fence?
They’re not required, but they’re commonly used underneath Good Neighbour fences.
It’s another way to tackle varying ground levels along the fence line.
We may use concrete or timber sleepers rather than stepping or sloping the fence. This is basically a frame to build the fence. The sleepers are sloped according to the ground level and provide a flat surface to install the fence.
See this comparison of a Good Neighbour fence with and without sleepers underneath:
Read: Do You Need Sleepers Under Your Colorbond Fence? (2025)
Where To Get Good Neighbour Fencing Materials?
If you plan on organising the fencing materials yourself, you can contact the following places for a quote:
- Stratco
- Olympic Industries
- Metroll
- Bargain Steel Centre
- Fielders
That’s just to name a few.
There are heaps of fencing material suppliers located in Adelaide.
You can find them with a Google search, then call them to see if they stock the materials you need.
Can I Install a Good Neighbour Fence Myself? (DIY)
Yes, you can take the DIY approach to Colorbond Good Neighbour fencing.
Just as long as you have the expertise, tools, and approvals from the local council or housing trust. Otherwise, you might end up with either a dodgy-looking fence or some trouble from property management.
They can order you to remove an unapproved fence at your own expense.
And that’s AFTER you’ve invested time and money on the installation.
Nobody wants to deal with that.
We recommend hiring professional contractors for their expertise in fencing and the laws surrounding it.
Hire Good Neighbour Fencing Contractors In Adelaide
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