Electrical Work · cost guide

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.

By city

House Rewire prices by city

City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.

CityTypical rangeAround
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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House Rewire cost: how much should you pay?+
House Rewire typically costs $8,000 to $23,000 in Australia, with most people paying around $14,000. Full electrical rewire (3-bedroom home).
Are materials included in the price?+
Materials are usually included in the quoted price. All cabling, GPOs, switches included. Allow extra for plaster repair if not quoted.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.

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