Surgical repair of a broken bone with plates or pins, including imaging, anaesthesia and follow-up.
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$2,050–A$5,700 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$1,915–A$5,320 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$1,880–A$5,225 | |
| Perth WA | A$1,745–A$4,845 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$1,710–A$4,750 | |
| Darwin NT | A$1,710–A$4,750 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$1,710–A$4,750 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$1,675–A$4,655 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$1,675–A$4,655 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$1,660–A$4,610 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$1,640–A$4,560 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$1,625–A$4,510 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$1,625–A$4,510 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$1,625–A$4,510 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$1,590–A$4,420 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$1,575–A$4,370 |
Nationally A$1,710–A$4,750 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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