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Solar panels cost in South Australia
Most homeowners pay $6,850 – $11,500 (mid-range, typical $8,800, including GST), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in South Australia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,400 $5,800 – $9,650 | $872 | $5,864 |
| Mid-range | $8,800 $6,850 – $11,500 | $1,050 | $6,958 |
| Premium | $10,500 $8,150 – $13,600 | $1,238 | $8,284 |
Why prices in South Australia are different
Labour makes up about 13% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 27 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% 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.
South Australia ranks 7 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in South Australia?
A mid-range job typically costs $8,800 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $6,850 and $11,500. A basic job is about $7,400 and a premium one about $10,500.
Is solar panels more expensive in South Australia than the national average?
South Australia: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 13% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 27 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% 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 South Australia?
About 13% at the mid-range level, around 27 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.