Emergency spay and tumour removal in an older unspayed female rabbit, including imaging, anaesthesia and hospitalisation.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young small pet.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$1,025–A$2,850 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$960–A$2,660 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$940–A$2,610 | |
| Perth WA | A$870–A$2,420 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$855–A$2,375 | |
| Darwin NT | A$855–A$2,375 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$855–A$2,375 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$840–A$2,330 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$840–A$2,330 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$830–A$2,305 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$820–A$2,280 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$810–A$2,255 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$810–A$2,255 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$810–A$2,255 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$795–A$2,210 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$785–A$2,185 |
Nationally A$855–A$2,375 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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