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House rewiring cost in Victoria
Most homeowners pay $8,500 – $14,100 (mid-range, typical $10,900, including GST), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Victoria
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,000 $7,000 – $11,700 | $4,900 | $3,283 |
| Mid-range | $10,900 $8,500 – $14,100 | $5,999 | $3,884 |
| Premium | $13,800 $10,800 – $18,000 | $7,333 | $5,239 |
Why prices in Victoria are different
Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 55 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% less 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% below the national figure.
Victoria ranks 6 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 Victoria?
A mid-range job typically costs $10,900 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $8,500 and $14,100. A basic job is about $9,000 and a premium one about $13,800.
Is house rewiring more expensive in Victoria than the national average?
Victoria: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 55 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% less 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% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Victoria?
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.