Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Diabetes, first year cost across Australia

Diagnosis, insulin, glucose curves and monitoring across the first year.

A$1,140–A$2,850national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$2,395
MelbourneA$2,235
CanberraA$2,195
PerthA$2,035
BrisbaneA$1,995
DarwinA$1,995
GeelongA$1,995
Gold CoastA$1,955
CairnsA$1,955
TownsvilleA$1,935
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Many cats go into remission on a low-carbohydrate diet caught early.
  • Home glucose monitoring saves hundreds a year in clinic curves.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$1,760 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$1,370–A$3,420
Melbourne VICA$1,275–A$3,190
Canberra ACTA$1,255–A$3,135
Perth WAA$1,165–A$2,905
Brisbane QLDA$1,140–A$2,850
Darwin NTA$1,140–A$2,850
Geelong VICA$1,140–A$2,850
Gold Coast QLDA$1,115–A$2,795
Cairns QLDA$1,115–A$2,795
Townsville QLDA$1,105–A$2,765
Ballarat VICA$1,095–A$2,735
Newcastle NSWA$1,085–A$2,710
Toowoomba QLDA$1,085–A$2,710
Bendigo VICA$1,085–A$2,710
Adelaide SAA$1,060–A$2,650
Hobart TASA$1,050–A$2,620
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of diabetes, first year in Australia?

Nationally A$1,140–A$2,850 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 diabetes, first year?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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