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

Surgical plating or pinning of a broken leg, with follow-up X-rays.

A$2,850–A$6,650national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$5,700
MelbourneA$5,320
CanberraA$5,225
PerthA$4,845
BrisbaneA$4,750
DarwinA$4,750
Gold CoastA$4,655
NewcastleA$4,510
AdelaideA$4,420
HobartA$4,370
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Ways to pay less

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    Insured dogs in Darwin would get roughly A$4,275 of this back.

    Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$43–A$90/month for a young dog.

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    All 10 cities

    CityTypical rangeIndex
    Sydney NSWA$3,420–A$7,980
    Melbourne VICA$3,190–A$7,450
    Canberra ACTA$3,135–A$7,315
    Perth WAA$2,905–A$6,785
    Brisbane QLDA$2,850–A$6,650
    Darwin NTA$2,850–A$6,650
    Gold Coast QLDA$2,795–A$6,515
    Newcastle NSWA$2,710–A$6,320
    Adelaide SAA$2,650–A$6,185
    Hobart TASA$2,620–A$6,120
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    What is the average cost of fracture repair in Australia?

    Nationally A$2,850–A$6,650 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 fracture repair?

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

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