Updated 2026-10-20 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Annual Booster Vaccines cost across Australia

Yearly boosters (DA2PP, rabies, bordetella, lepto as needed) for adult dogs.

A$85–A$190national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$165
MelbourneA$155
CanberraA$150
PerthA$140
BrisbaneA$140
DarwinA$140
GeelongA$140
Gold CoastA$135
CairnsA$135
TownsvilleA$135
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Many core vaccines are now labelled for 3 years; ask if annual is really required.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$105–A$230
Melbourne VICA$95–A$215
Canberra ACTA$95–A$210
Perth WAA$85–A$195
Brisbane QLDA$85–A$190
Darwin NTA$85–A$190
Geelong VICA$85–A$190
Gold Coast QLDA$85–A$185
Cairns QLDA$85–A$185
Townsville QLDA$85–A$185
Ballarat VICA$80–A$180
Newcastle NSWA$80–A$180
Toowoomba QLDA$80–A$180
Bendigo VICA$80–A$180
Adelaide SAA$80–A$175
Hobart TASA$80–A$175
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of annual booster vaccines in Australia?

Nationally A$85–A$190 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 annual booster vaccines?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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