A standard wellness or sick-visit consultation for a cat. Covers the vet's time and a physical exam only, not tests or medication.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$85–A$170 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$80–A$160 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$80–A$155 | |
| Perth WA | A$75–A$145 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$70–A$140 | |
| Darwin NT | A$70–A$140 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$70–A$140 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$70–A$140 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$70–A$140 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$70–A$140 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$70–A$135 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$70–A$135 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$70–A$135 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$70–A$135 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$65–A$135 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$65–A$130 |
Nationally A$70–A$140 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.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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