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. Common for ferrets and house rabbits.

A$57–A$115national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cheapest when done during a spay or neuter that is already booked.
  • Register the chip. An unregistered chip does nothing.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$70–A$135
Melbourne VICA$65–A$130
Canberra ACTA$65–A$125
Perth WAA$58–A$115
Brisbane QLDA$57–A$115
Darwin NTA$57–A$115
Geelong VICA$57–A$115
Gold Coast QLDA$56–A$110
Cairns QLDA$56–A$110
Townsville QLDA$55–A$110
Ballarat VICA$55–A$110
Newcastle NSWA$54–A$110
Toowoomba QLDA$54–A$110
Bendigo VICA$54–A$110
Adelaide SAA$53–A$105
Hobart TASA$52–A$105
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of microchip in Australia?

Nationally A$57–A$115 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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