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House rewiring cost in New South Wales
Most homeowners pay $8,650 – $14,400 (mid-range, typical $11,100, including GST), 1% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in New South Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,150 $7,150 – $11,900 | $5,042 | $3,283 |
| Mid-range | $11,100 $8,650 – $14,400 | $6,172 | $3,884 |
| Premium | $14,100 $11,000 – $18,300 | $7,546 | $5,239 |
Why prices in New South Wales are different
Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 55 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% 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 1% above the national figure.
New South Wales ranks 3 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewiring cost in New South Wales?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,100 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $8,650 and $14,400. A basic job is about $9,150 and a premium one about $14,100.
Is house rewiring more expensive in New South Wales than the national average?
New South Wales: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 55 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% 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 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in New South Wales?
About 61% at the mid-range level, around 55 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.