The full first-year set: 3 rounds of DA2PP plus rabies, usually bundled with exams.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$285–A$515 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$265–A$480 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$260–A$470 | |
| Perth WA | A$240–A$435 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$240–A$430 | |
| Darwin NT | A$240–A$430 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$240–A$430 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$235–A$420 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$235–A$420 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$230–A$415 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$230–A$410 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$225–A$405 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$225–A$405 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$225–A$405 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$220–A$400 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$220–A$395 |
Nationally A$240–A$430 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.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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