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Solar panels cost in Victoria

Most homeowners pay $6,950 – $11,600 (mid-range, typical $8,900, including GST), in line with the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,950 – $11,600Victoria · 6 kWp · incl. GST
Typical: $8,900
Labour $1,119Materials $6,958Work hours: 26.6

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Price levels in Victoria

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,450
$5,850 – $9,700
$929$5,864
Mid-range$8,900
$6,950 – $11,600
$1,119$6,958
Premium$10,600
$8,250 – $13,700
$1,320$8,284

Why prices in Victoria are different

Labour makes up about 14% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 27 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 1% 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 in line with 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 solar panels cost in Victoria?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,900 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $6,950 and $11,600. A basic job is about $7,450 and a premium one about $10,600.

Is solar panels more expensive in Victoria than the national average?

Victoria: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 14% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 27 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in Victoria?

About 14% 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.

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