Pricing intelligence

Locksmith Cost in Adelaide

Lock changes, lockouts, security upgrades. Adelaide runs 22% below the national median.

Observed range

$62–$273

Median $140

Early confidence
$62$273
Low endMedian $140High end

Based on

Adelaide marketStandardised scope
Last reviewed by Delah

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By job type

Locksmith prices by job type in Adelaide

Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Adelaide.

Lockout (standard)

$62–$117

Lockout (after hrs)

$117–$234

Lock change

$78–$156

Lock rekey

$39–$78

Add-ons

Common locksmith add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

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

Typically included

  • Callout/assessment
  • Standard manipulation
  • Basic key cutting

Usually charged extra

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

How we calculated this: The Adelaide range is derived from the national locksmith observed range ($80–$350), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Adelaide's cost-of-service multiplier (0.78×). Full methodology →

Price drivers

What drives locksmith price in Adelaide

After-hours/emergency

High-security systems

Multiple locks

Safe work

Avoid these

Common locksmith quote mistakes

Cheapest in a panic

Ask total cost before work starts.

Not rekeying after moving in

Previous owners may have copies.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does locksmith cost in Adelaide?+
Locksmith in Adelaide typically ranges from $62 to $273, with a median around $140. Final pricing depends on scope, access, urgency, and any add-ons.
Rekey or replace?+
Rekeying is usually enough.
How long for lockout?+
15-30 minutes.

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