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

Exam, imaging and antibiotics for snuffles in rabbits or a chest infection in guinea pigs and rats.

A$190–A$570national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$455
MelbourneA$425
CanberraA$420
PerthA$390
BrisbaneA$380
DarwinA$380
GeelongA$380
Gold CoastA$370
CairnsA$370
TownsvilleA$370
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Many antibiotics are lethal to rabbits and guinea pigs. Only an exotic vet should prescribe.
  • Dusty bedding and poor ventilation are common triggers.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Cairns would get roughly A$335 of this back.

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

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All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$230–A$685
Melbourne VICA$215–A$640
Canberra ACTA$210–A$625
Perth WAA$195–A$580
Brisbane QLDA$190–A$570
Darwin NTA$190–A$570
Geelong VICA$190–A$570
Gold Coast QLDA$185–A$560
Cairns QLDA$185–A$560
Townsville QLDA$185–A$555
Ballarat VICA$180–A$545
Newcastle NSWA$180–A$540
Toowoomba QLDA$180–A$540
Bendigo VICA$180–A$540
Adelaide SAA$175–A$530
Hobart TASA$175–A$525
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of respiratory infection in Australia?

Nationally A$190–A$570 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 respiratory infection?

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

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