Cost report · by category
The cost of electrical & solar jobs
Wiring, lighting, solar, smart home and appliances. Here's what the 10 most common electrical & solar jobs typically cost in Australia — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
10
jobs priced
$1,300
typical (median)
$100
from
Electrical & Solar jobs, most to least expensive
1
Solar power
$8,000
Usually $3,500 – $28,000 · per item
2
Home automation
$4,500
Usually $300 – $30,000 · per item
3
Home theatre
$4,500
Usually $500 – $40,000 · per item
4
EV charger installation
$2,200
Usually $500 – $5,500 · per item
5
Home security system
$2,000
Usually $300 – $9,000 · per item
6
Lighting installation
$600
Usually $150 – $3,000 · per item
7
Antenna services
$450
Usually $150 – $1,100 · per item
8
Electrician
$450
Usually $150 – $3,500 · per hour
9
Appliance repairs
$300
Usually $100 – $800 · per item
10
Appliance installation
$280
Usually $100 – $1,200 · per item
Indicative Australian ranges from our cost-guide dataset — a starting point, not a quote. See the full national report for methodology, or get real local quotes before you commit.
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