Locksmith Cost in Adelaide
Lock changes, lockouts, security upgrades. Adelaide runs 22% below the national median.
Observed range
$62–$273
Median $140
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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
Common locksmith add-ons
These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.
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 →
What drives locksmith price in Adelaide
After-hours/emergency
High-security systems
Multiple locks
Safe work
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Common locksmith quote mistakes
Cheapest in a panic
Ask total cost before work starts.
Not rekeying after moving in
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Frequently asked questions
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