National pricing guide

Locksmith Cost in Australia

Locksmith prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $100–$380, 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
$100–$380
Median
$240
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Locksmith cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median
Range$100–$380
Median$240

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$92–$350
Median$221

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$85–$323
Median$204

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Perth

18% below national

Range$82–$312
Median$197

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$78–$296
Median$187

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$93–$353
Median$223

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$82–$312
Median$197

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$88–$334
Median$211

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$83–$315
Median$199

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$78–$296
Median$187

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$84–$319
Median$202

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$83–$315
Median$199

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$85–$323
Median$204

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$92–$350
Median$221

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$80–$304
Median$192

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Price by type and size

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

Lockout (standard)

Range$80–150
Median$120

Lockout (after hrs)

Range$150–300
Median$220

Lock change

Range$100–200
Median$150

Lock rekey

Range$50–100
Median$70

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Key cutting$5–15
Window lock$50–100
Safe opening$150–400

What drives price up

▲After-hours/emergency
▲High-security systems
▲Multiple locks
▲Safe work

Usually included

  • ✓Callout/assessment
  • ✓Standard manipulation
  • ✓Basic key cutting

Usually excluded

  • ○Lock hardware
  • ○High-security install
  • ○After-hours
  • ○Smart lock programming

Common mistakes

Cheapest in a panic

Ask total cost before work starts.

Not rekeying after moving in

Previous owners may have copies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rekey or replace?

Rekeying is usually enough.

How long for lockout?

15-30 minutes.

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