National pricing guide

Plumbing Cost in Australia

Plumbing prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $180–$650, 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

$180–$650

Median

$415

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Plumbing cost by city

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

Sydney

national median

National median

Range$180–$650

Median$415

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$166–$598

Median$382

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$153–$553

Median$353

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Perth

18% below national

Range$148–$533

Median$341

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$140–$507

Median$324

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$167–$605

Median$386

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$148–$533

Median$341

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$158–$572

Median$365

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$149–$540

Median$345

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$140–$507

Median$324

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$151–$546

Median$349

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$149–$540

Median$345

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$153–$553

Median$353

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$166–$598

Median$382

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$144–$520

Median$332

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Price by type and size

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

Callout fee

Range$80–150

Median$100

Blocked drain

Range$150–350

Median$250

Tap repair

Range$120–280

Median$180

Toilet repair

Range$180–450

Median$300

Hot water system

Range$1,200–3,000+

Median$1,800

Add-on pricing

Add-on	Cost
CCTV inspection	$200–500
Pipe relining	$400–800/m
After-hours	+$50–150

What drives price up

▲After-hours/emergency

▲Old pipes

▲Excavation needed

▲Parts cost

▲Multi-storey access

Usually included

✓Callout + first 30-60min
✓Diagnosis
✓Standard parts
✓Compliance cert

Usually excluded

○Major parts
○Excavation
○CCTV/relining
○Permits
○After-hours surcharge

Common mistakes

Not asking callout fee

$80-150 before work starts.

Verbal quotes for big jobs

Over $500 = written quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why high callout fees?

Insurance, tools, vehicle, compliance.

Landlord's plumber?

Landlord responsible. Notify them first.

Check licence?

NSW Fair Trading website.

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