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Australia . Prices updated July 2026

Melbourne, VIC . price report

Electrician Rates cost in Melbourne

Electricians price by the hour plus a call-out fee, with fixed rates for standard jobs like power points and switchboard upgrades.

Typical range

$80 to $3,225

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The national ranges below are the honest baseline for Melbourne: no published Melbourne-specific figures met our sourcing bar, so local quotes land inside these bands, with VIC labour rates and disposal fees the main local variables.

Price ranges by job

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars run value to premium across the range.

  • Hourly rate$80 to $150 per hour
  • Call-out fee$80 to $150
  • New power point installed$150 to $250
  • Switchboard upgrade$770 to $3,225
  • Emergency rate$150 to $300 per hour

What moves your quote in Melbourne

  • 01Cable run length and wall material for new points
  • 02Multiple points in one visit are usually discounted
  • 03Switchboard scope: mains, safety switches, relocation
  • 04After-hours emergencies roughly double the rate

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Electrical providers in Melbourne

  • Kenner Electrics

    Local electricians serving Blackburn, Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Hawthorn. Listed from a public directory.

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  • Approved Electrix

    Local electricians serving South Yarra, St Kilda, Richmond, Toorak. Listed from a public directory.

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  • 1st Call Electrical Services

    Local electricians serving Surrey Hills, Hawthorn East, Kew, Doncaster. Listed from a public directory.

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Common questions

Why do switchboard upgrade quotes vary so much?

Scope varies enormously: adding safety switches to a sound board is cheap, while replacing an asbestos panel, upgrading mains and relocating the board sits at the top of the range.

Can I install a power point myself in Australia?

No. DIY electrical work is illegal in every state and voids insurance. All fixed wiring must be done by a licensed electrician.

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Sources

Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.