Oncology consult, staging and a course of chemotherapy for lymphoma or similar.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$5,700–A$17,100 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$5,320–A$15,960 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$5,225–A$15,675 | |
| Perth WA | A$4,845–A$14,535 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$4,750–A$14,250 | |
| Darwin NT | A$4,750–A$14,250 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$4,750–A$14,250 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$4,655–A$13,965 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$4,655–A$13,965 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$4,610–A$13,820 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$4,560–A$13,680 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$4,510–A$13,540 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$4,510–A$13,540 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$4,510–A$13,540 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$4,420–A$13,250 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$4,370–A$13,110 |
Nationally A$4,750–A$14,250 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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