Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Microchip cost across Australia

Implanting and registering a permanent identification chip.

A$48–A$95national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$85
MelbourneA$80
CanberraA$80
PerthA$75
BrisbaneA$70
DarwinA$70
GeelongA$70
Gold CoastA$70
CairnsA$70
TownsvilleA$70
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cheapest when done during a spay or neuter that is already booked.
  • Register the chip and keep your phone number current. An unregistered chip is useless.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$57–A$115
Melbourne VICA$53–A$105
Canberra ACTA$52–A$105
Perth WAA$48–A$95
Brisbane QLDA$48–A$95
Darwin NTA$48–A$95
Geelong VICA$48–A$95
Gold Coast QLDA$47–A$95
Cairns QLDA$47–A$95
Townsville QLDA$46–A$90
Ballarat VICA$46–A$90
Newcastle NSWA$45–A$90
Toowoomba QLDA$45–A$90
Bendigo VICA$45–A$90
Adelaide SAA$44–A$90
Hobart TASA$44–A$85
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of microchip in Australia?

Nationally A$48–A$95 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 microchip?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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