How much does a locksmith cost?

A locksmith in Australia typically costs $120–$300 for a lockout and $70–$170 per lock to rekey, with after-hours call-outs attracting a premium.

Typical price band

$300typical

$120 low$1,100 high

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Real-world examples

Lockout / emergency entry$120 – $300

Rekey the house$200 – $450

New deadlocks & smart lock$450 – $1,100

— Number of locks. Per-lock charges stack, though the call-out fee is only paid once.

— Rekey versus replace. Rekeying existing locks costs roughly half of supplying and fitting new hardware.

— Lock type & grade. Basic knob sets are cheap; high-security deadlocks and smart locks cost several times more.

— Time of day. After-hours and public-holiday call-outs typically add 50–100% to the bill.

— Door condition. Warped doors or damaged frames need carpentry-style adjustment before locks fit properly.

— After moving into a new home, rekeying every lock to one key is cheaper than replacing them.

— If you're locked out but not in danger, waiting for business hours can halve the cost.

— Check the locksmith is licensed (required in most states) and ask for keyed-alike locks to cut down your keyring.

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