Gas Fitting (per hour) cost in Australia
Licensed gas fitting work — cooktops, gas lines. 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 (per hour)
$150 – $220 per hour
Most people pay around $180 per hour
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: medium. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are usually charged on top of the quoted price.
Hourly rate for licensed gas work. Endorsement premium over standard plumbing rate.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Callout fee typically $100–$180.
Gas Fitting (per hour) prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $150 – $220 per hour | $180 per hour |
| Melbourne | $138 – $202 per hour | $166 per hour |
| Brisbane | $128 – $187 per hour | $153 per hour |
| Perth | $123 – $180 per hour | $148 per hour |
| Adelaide | $117 – $172 per hour | $140 per hour |
| Canberra | $140 – $205 per hour | $167 per hour |
| Hobart | $123 – $180 per hour | $148 per hour |
| Darwin | $132 – $194 per hour | $158 per hour |
| Gold Coast | $125 – $183 per hour | $149 per hour |
| Toowoomba | $117 – $172 per hour | $140 per hour |
| Ballarat | $126 – $185 per hour | $151 per hour |
| Bendigo | $125 – $183 per hour | $149 per hour |
| Townsville | $128 – $187 per hour | $153 per hour |
| Mackay | $138 – $202 per hour | $166 per hour |
| Albury-Wodonga | $120 – $176 per hour | $144 per hour |
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