Abdominal ultrasound, usually to investigate weight loss, vomiting or kidney and bladder disease.
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$400–A$800 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$370–A$745 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$365–A$730 | |
| Perth WA | A$340–A$680 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$330–A$665 | |
| Darwin NT | A$330–A$665 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$330–A$665 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$325–A$650 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$325–A$650 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$325–A$645 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$320–A$640 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$315–A$630 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$315–A$630 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$315–A$630 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$310–A$620 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$305–A$610 |
Nationally A$330–A$665 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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