Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Spay (female) cost across Australia

Ovariohysterectomy for a female cat, including anaesthesia and monitoring.

A$165–A$430national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$355
MelbourneA$335
CanberraA$325
PerthA$305
BrisbaneA$295
DarwinA$295
GeelongA$295
Gold CoastA$290
CairnsA$290
TownsvilleA$290
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Low-cost spay/neuter clinics run by SPCAs are a fraction of private clinic pricing.
  • Pre-anaesthetic bloodwork adds roughly 80 to 150 and is worth it for any cat over five.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$200–A$515
Melbourne VICA$185–A$480
Canberra ACTA$185–A$470
Perth WAA$170–A$435
Brisbane QLDA$165–A$430
Darwin NTA$165–A$430
Geelong VICA$165–A$430
Gold Coast QLDA$165–A$420
Cairns QLDA$165–A$420
Townsville QLDA$160–A$415
Ballarat VICA$160–A$410
Newcastle NSWA$160–A$405
Toowoomba QLDA$160–A$405
Bendigo VICA$160–A$405
Adelaide SAA$155–A$400
Hobart TASA$155–A$395
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of spay (female) in Australia?

Nationally A$165–A$430 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 spay (female)?

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

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