Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Lump Removal & Biopsy cost across Australia

Surgical removal of a mass plus laboratory analysis.

A$475–A$1,425national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$1,140
MelbourneA$1,065
CanberraA$1,045
PerthA$970
DarwinA$950
GeelongA$950
CairnsA$930
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Injection-site lumps in cats are taken seriously. Any lump that lasts over a month should be checked.
  • Have it sent for histopathology. Guessing is how cancers get missed.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$840 of this back.

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

Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$570–A$1,710
Melbourne VICA$530–A$1,595
Canberra ACTA$520–A$1,570
Perth WAA$485–A$1,455
Brisbane QLDA$475–A$1,425
Darwin NTA$475–A$1,425
Geelong VICA$475–A$1,425
Gold Coast QLDA$465–A$1,395
Cairns QLDA$465–A$1,395
Townsville QLDA$460–A$1,380
Ballarat VICA$455–A$1,370
Newcastle NSWA$450–A$1,355
Toowoomba QLDA$450–A$1,355
Bendigo VICA$450–A$1,355
Adelaide SAA$440–A$1,325
Hobart TASA$435–A$1,310
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of lump removal & biopsy in Australia?

Nationally A$475–A$1,425 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 lump removal & biopsy?

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

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