Diagnosis, insulin, glucose curves and monitoring across the first year.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$1,370–A$3,420 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$1,275–A$3,190 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$1,255–A$3,135 | |
| Perth WA | A$1,165–A$2,905 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$1,140–A$2,850 | |
| Darwin NT | A$1,140–A$2,850 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$1,140–A$2,850 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$1,115–A$2,795 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$1,115–A$2,795 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$1,105–A$2,765 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$1,095–A$2,735 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$1,085–A$2,710 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$1,085–A$2,710 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$1,085–A$2,710 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$1,060–A$2,650 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$1,050–A$2,620 |
Nationally A$1,140–A$2,850 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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