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

Radiographs, usually of the skull for dental disease or the abdomen for gut and bladder problems. Sedation is common.

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

  • Skull x-rays show tooth roots that a visual exam cannot reach.
  • Ask for a copy of the images before any referral.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Cairns would get roughly A$260 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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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 x-rays 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 x-rays?

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

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