Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) cost across Australia

Work-up and treatment for cystitis or feline lower urinary tract disease without a full blockage: exam, urinalysis, imaging and medication.

A$285–A$855national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$685
MelbourneA$640
CanberraA$625
PerthA$580
BrisbaneA$570
DarwinA$570
GeelongA$570
Gold CoastA$560
CairnsA$560
TownsvilleA$555
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Stress is a real trigger. More litter boxes and water sources genuinely cut repeat visits.
  • Ask for a urine culture before a second round of antibiotics.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$505 of this back.

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

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Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$340–A$1,025
Melbourne VICA$320–A$960
Canberra ACTA$315–A$940
Perth WAA$290–A$870
Brisbane QLDA$285–A$855
Darwin NTA$285–A$855
Geelong VICA$285–A$855
Gold Coast QLDA$280–A$840
Cairns QLDA$280–A$840
Townsville QLDA$275–A$830
Ballarat VICA$275–A$820
Newcastle NSWA$270–A$810
Toowoomba QLDA$270–A$810
Bendigo VICA$270–A$810
Adelaide SAA$265–A$795
Hobart TASA$260–A$785
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of urinary tract disease (non-blocked) in Australia?

Nationally A$285–A$855 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 urinary tract disease (non-blocked)?

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

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