House Rewire cost in Australia
Full electrical rewire (3-bedroom home). Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price
$8,000 – $23,000
Most people pay around $14,000
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: medium. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are usually included in the quoted price.
All cabling, GPOs, switches included. Allow extra for plaster repair if not quoted.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
House Rewire prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $8,000 – $23,000 | $14,000 |
| Melbourne | $7,360 – $21,160 | $12,880 |
| Brisbane | $6,800 – $19,550 | $11,900 |
| Perth | $6,560 – $18,860 | $11,480 |
| Adelaide | $6,240 – $17,940 | $10,920 |
| Canberra | $7,440 – $21,390 | $13,020 |
| Hobart | $6,560 – $18,860 | $11,480 |
| Darwin | $7,040 – $20,240 | $12,320 |
| Gold Coast | $6,640 – $19,090 | $11,620 |
| Toowoomba | $6,240 – $17,940 | $10,920 |
| Ballarat | $6,720 – $19,320 | $11,760 |
| Bendigo | $6,640 – $19,090 | $11,620 |
| Townsville | $6,800 – $19,550 | $11,900 |
| Mackay | $7,360 – $21,160 | $12,880 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $6,400 – $18,400 | $11,200 |
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