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Hot water system replacement cost in Western Australia

Most homeowners pay $1,700 – $2,800 (mid-range, typical $2,150, including GST), 2% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,700 – $2,800Western Australia · 4 · incl. GST
Typical: $2,150
Labour $883Materials $1,071Work hours: 7

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Price levels in Western Australia

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,000
$1,550 – $2,600
$869$948
Mid-range$2,150
$1,700 – $2,800
$883$1,071
Premium$2,400
$1,850 – $3,100
$940$1,244

Why prices in Western Australia are different

Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range hot water system replacement job, around 7 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Western Australia cost about 5% more than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.

Western Australia ranks 3 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.

Next to it in the price ranking

Hot water system replacement cost in Australian Capital Territory$2,200
Hot water system replacement cost in Northern Territory$2,150
Hot water system replacement cost in New South Wales$2,100
Hot water system replacement cost in Queensland$2,100
Hot water system replacement cost in Victoria$2,100
National average$2,100

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Attic conversion cost in Western Australia$97,700
Bathroom renovation cost in Western Australia$22,400
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Decking cost in Western Australia$12,300
EV charger cost in Western Australia$2,550
Fencing cost in Western Australia$3,850
Garage door cost in Western Australia$2,300
Gutter guard cost in Western Australia$1,750
Heat pump hot water cost in Western Australia$4,550
House rewiring cost in Western Australia$11,300
Interior painting cost in Western Australia$6,750
Kitchen renovation cost in Western Australia$20,500
New driveway cost in Western Australia$7,350
New flooring cost in Western Australia$4,600
Rendering cost in Western Australia$8,250
Roof replacement cost in Western Australia$15,200
Solar panels cost in Western Australia$8,950
Split system air conditioning cost in Western Australia$9,100
Stair lift cost in Western Australia$6,600
Tree removal cost in Western Australia$2,150
Underpinning cost in Western Australia$12,700
Walk-in bath cost in Western Australia$5,550
Walk-in shower cost in Western Australia$7,250
Window replacement cost in Western Australia$5,100

Frequently asked questions

How much does hot water system replacement cost in Western Australia?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,150 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $1,700 and $2,800. A basic job is about $2,000 and a premium one about $2,400.

Is hot water system replacement more expensive in Western Australia than the national average?

Western Australia: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range hot water system replacement job, around 7 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Western Australia cost about 5% more than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in Western Australia?

About 45% at the mid-range level, around 7 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.

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