Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Annual Vaccines & Wellness cost across Australia

Yearly boosters plus the wellness exam for an adult cat.

A$95–A$170national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$160
MelbourneA$150
CanberraA$145
PerthA$135
BrisbaneA$135
DarwinA$135
GeelongA$135
Gold CoastA$130
CairnsA$130
TownsvilleA$130
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Indoor-only cats may need a shorter vaccine list. Ask what your cat's lifestyle actually requires.
  • Three-year rabies vaccines are available in most provinces and cut long-run cost.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$115–A$205
Melbourne VICA$105–A$190
Canberra ACTA$105–A$190
Perth WAA$95–A$175
Brisbane QLDA$95–A$170
Darwin NTA$95–A$170
Geelong VICA$95–A$170
Gold Coast QLDA$95–A$170
Cairns QLDA$95–A$170
Townsville QLDA$90–A$165
Ballarat VICA$90–A$165
Newcastle NSWA$90–A$160
Toowoomba QLDA$90–A$160
Bendigo VICA$90–A$160
Adelaide SAA$90–A$160
Hobart TASA$85–A$155
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of annual vaccines & wellness in Australia?

Nationally A$95–A$170 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover annual vaccines & wellness?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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