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What vets charge across Australia

16 cities, 27 procedures, updated 2026-09-06. Pick your city for the full price table, or a procedure to compare every city.

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Australian cat
Ranked

Most expensive cities for routine care

SydneyA$1,255
MelbourneA$1,170
CanberraA$1,150
PerthA$1,065
BrisbaneA$1,045
DarwinA$1,045
GeelongA$1,045
Gold CoastA$1,025
CairnsA$1,025
TownsvilleA$1,015
Method

How the index works

Each city gets a multiplier against the national typical range, from published fee surveys, clinic price lists and owner bills. Prices show in AUD before tax. Full methodology →

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Cities

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Adelaide

South Australia · index 0.93

Ballarat

Victoria · index 0.96

Bendigo

Victoria · index 0.95

Brisbane

Queensland · index 1.00

Cairns

Queensland · index 0.98

Canberra

Australian Capital Territory · index 1.10

Darwin

Northern Territory · index 1.00

Geelong

Victoria · index 1.00

Gold Coast

Queensland · index 0.98

Hobart

Tasmania · index 0.92

Melbourne

Victoria · index 1.12

Newcastle

New South Wales · index 0.95

Perth

Western Australia · index 1.02

Sydney

New South Wales · index 1.20

Toowoomba

Queensland · index 0.95

Townsville

Queensland · index 0.97
Procedures

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Routine care

Vet Exam Fee
A$70–A$140Emergency Exam
A$140–A$285Kitten Vaccine Series
A$140–A$285Annual Vaccines & Wellness
A$95–A$170Dental Cleaning
A$380–A$900Bloodwork Panel
A$105–A$285X-rays
A$140–A$380Ultrasound
A$330–A$665Euthanasia & Aftercare
A$140–A$430Microchip
A$48–A$95

Common illnesses

Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked)
A$285–A$855Kidney Disease, first year
A$570–A$2,280Hyperthyroidism, medication per year
A$380–A$855Ear Infection
A$140–A$380Urinary Infection
A$190–A$475Skin Allergy Work-up
A$240–A$760Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up
A$240–A$855Diabetes, first year
A$1,140–A$2,850

Surgery

Spay (female)
A$165–A$430Neuter (male)
A$140–A$330Dental Extractions
A$330–A$1,140Lump Removal & Biopsy
A$475–A$1,425

Emergency & major

Urinary Blockage (male cat)
A$855–A$3,895Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131)
A$1,520–A$3,325Foreign Body Surgery
A$1,900–A$4,750Fracture Repair
A$1,710–A$4,750Cancer Treatment
A$2,850–A$9,500