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Ducted Air Conditioning Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Refrigerant handling requires an ARCTick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Gas heating installations require a licensed gasfitter. All ducted AC work must comply with AS/NZS 3823 (performance of electrical appliances) and AS/NZS 3000 (electrical wiring rules).
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by Service Type — Australia
Prices include GST. Refrigerant handling requires an ARCTick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Gas heating installations require a licensed gasfitter. All ducted AC work must comply with AS/NZS 3823 (performance of electrical appliances) and AS/NZS 3000 (electrical wiring rules).
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️Ducted Reverse Cycle (Small Home, up to 150sqm) Supply and install a ducted reverse cycle air conditioning system for a small home up to 150sqm — includes indoor and outdoor units, ductwork, zone controller, and commissioning by licensed technician | /system | $8,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 |
| 🏠Ducted Reverse Cycle (Medium Home, 150–250sqm) Supply and install a ducted reverse cycle system for a medium home 150–250sqm — includes indoor and outdoor units, full ductwork, multi-zone controller, and commissioning | /system | $12,000 | $15,500 | $20,000 |
| 🏡Ducted Reverse Cycle (Large Home, 250sqm+) Supply and install a ducted reverse cycle system for a large home 250sqm+ — includes high-capacity indoor and outdoor units, extensive ductwork, advanced zone control, and commissioning | /system | $18,000 | $23,000 | $30,000 |
| 🔥Ducted Gas Heating + Evaporative Cooling Supply and install a ducted gas heating system with add-on evaporative cooling unit — includes gas heater, evaporative cooler, shared ductwork, and connection by licensed gasfitter | /system | $6,000 | $8,500 | $12,000 |
| 💨Ducted Evaporative Cooling Only Supply and install a ducted evaporative cooling system — includes rooftop evaporative unit, ductwork to all rooms, controller, and commissioning | /system | $4,000 | $5,800 | $8,000 |
| 🔥Ducted Gas Heating Only Supply and install a ducted gas heating system — includes gas furnace, ductwork, thermostat, and gas connection by licensed gasfitter | /system | $4,500 | $6,500 | $9,000 |
| 🎛️Zone Controller System (Add-on) Supply and install a zone control system for an existing ducted AC — includes zone motors, controller panel, sensors, and programming | /system | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| 🔧Ductwork Replacement Remove and replace existing ductwork throughout the home — includes removal of old ducts, supply and installation of new flexible or rigid ductwork, and sealing | /system | $3,000 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| 🛠️Ducted System Service/Maintenance Annual service and maintenance of a ducted air conditioning system — includes filter clean/replace, refrigerant check, electrical inspection, and performance test | /service | $150 | $220 | $350 |
| ⚡Ducted System Repair Diagnose and repair a ducted air conditioning fault — includes diagnostic call-out, parts replacement (common faults: capacitor, contactor, thermostat, fan motor), and testing | /repair | $250 | $450 | $800 |
| 🔄Indoor Unit Replacement Replace the indoor fan coil unit of an existing ducted system — includes removal of old unit, supply and install of new unit, reconnection to existing ductwork, and commissioning | /unit | $3,000 | $4,200 | $6,000 |
| 📦Outdoor Unit Replacement Replace the outdoor compressor/condenser unit of an existing ducted system — includes removal of old unit, supply and install of new unit, refrigerant charge, and commissioning | /unit | $3,500 | $5,000 | $7,000 |
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $172
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
From $1,950
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $2,200
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $150
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
From $2,040
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
From $3,600
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $1,900
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
From $4,590
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
From $4,160
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
From $8,800
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Ducted air conditioning prices in Australia range from $150 for a basic service or maintenance to $30,000 for a large home ducted reverse cycle installation. Prices include GST. Refrigerant handling requires an ARCTick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Gas heating installations require a licensed gasfitter. All ducted AC work must comply with AS/NZS 3823 (performance of electrical appliances) and AS/NZS 3000 (electrical wiring rules).
The most common ducted air conditioning installation services in Australia include ducted reverse cycle systems for small, medium, and large homes, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, zone controller systems, ductwork replacement, annual servicing, repairs, and indoor/outdoor unit replacements.
Choose the right system size for your home rather than oversizing. Invest in zone control to reduce running costs by 20–30%. Install during the off-season (autumn/winter) for better availability and pricing. Schedule annual servicing to extend system life by 3–5 years. Prices include GST. Refrigerant handling requires an ARCTick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Gas heating installations require a licensed gasfitter. All ducted AC work must comply with AS/NZS 3823 (performance of electrical appliances) and AS/NZS 3000 (electrical wiring rules).
Yes. Ducted air conditioning installation requires licensed tradespeople in Australia. Refrigerant handling, electrical work, and gas connections must all be performed by appropriately licensed and certified professionals. Always verify your installer's credentials before signing a contract. Prices include GST. Refrigerant handling requires an ARCTick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Gas heating installations require a licensed gasfitter. All ducted AC work must comply with AS/NZS 3823 (performance of electrical appliances) and AS/NZS 3000 (electrical wiring rules).
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