One-off radioactive iodine treatment that cures more than 95 percent of hyperthyroid cats, including the required isolation stay.
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$1,825–A$3,990 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$1,700–A$3,725 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$1,670–A$3,660 | |
| Perth WA | A$1,550–A$3,390 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$1,520–A$3,325 | |
| Darwin NT | A$1,520–A$3,325 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$1,520–A$3,325 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$1,490–A$3,260 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$1,490–A$3,260 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$1,475–A$3,225 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$1,460–A$3,190 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$1,445–A$3,160 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$1,445–A$3,160 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$1,445–A$3,160 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$1,415–A$3,090 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$1,400–A$3,060 |
Nationally A$1,520–A$3,325 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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