National pricing guide

Electrical Work Cost in Australia

Electrical Work prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $150–$550, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$150–$550
Median
$350
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Electrical Work cost by city

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Sydney

national median

National median
Range$150–$550
Median$350

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$138–$506
Median$322

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$128–$468
Median$298

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Perth

18% below national

Range$123–$451
Median$287

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$117–$429
Median$273

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$140–$512
Median$326

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$123–$451
Median$287

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$132–$484
Median$308

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$125–$457
Median$291

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$117–$429
Median$273

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$126–$462
Median$294

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$125–$457
Median$291

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$128–$468
Median$298

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$138–$506
Median$322

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$120–$440
Median$280

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

Callout + 1hr

Range$120–200
Median$160

Powerpoint install

Range$120–220
Median$170

Switchboard upgrade

Range$800–2,500
Median$1,400

Ceiling fan

Range$150–350
Median$250

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
After-hours callout+$80–200
Smoke alarm$60–120
EV charger$800–2,500

What drives price up

▲After-hours/emergency
▲Old wiring
▲Permits
▲Switchboard parts

Usually included

  • ✓Callout + first hour
  • ✓Diagnosis
  • ✓Minor parts
  • ✓Compliance cert

Usually excluded

  • ○Major parts
  • ○After-hours
  • ○Permits
  • ○Smart home wiring

Common mistakes

DIY electrical

Illegal in Australia. Fines up to $55,000.

Not checking licence

Unlicensed work voids insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I DIY?

No. All electrical must be licensed.

Why so expensive?

Licensing, insurance, compliance.

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