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
standard job $200–$450
$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
What affects the price
— 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.
Tips before you post
— 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.
Beyond the price: Calling a locksmith: lockouts, rekeys and new hardware
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