Updated 2026-10-20 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Neuter (male) cost across Australia

Castration under general anaesthesia, including monitoring and pain control.

A$380–A$760national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$685
MelbourneA$640
CanberraA$625
PerthA$580
BrisbaneA$570
DarwinA$570
GeelongA$570
Gold CoastA$560
CairnsA$560
TownsvilleA$555
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Ways to pay less

  • Cryptorchid (retained testicle) neuters cost roughly double.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$455–A$910
Melbourne VICA$425–A$850
Canberra ACTA$420–A$835
Perth WAA$390–A$775
Brisbane QLDA$380–A$760
Darwin NTA$380–A$760
Geelong VICA$380–A$760
Gold Coast QLDA$370–A$745
Cairns QLDA$370–A$745
Townsville QLDA$370–A$735
Ballarat VICA$365–A$730
Newcastle NSWA$360–A$720
Toowoomba QLDA$360–A$720
Bendigo VICA$360–A$720
Adelaide SAA$355–A$705
Hobart TASA$350–A$700
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of neuter (male) in Australia?

Nationally A$380–A$760 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 neuter (male)?

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

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