Australia . Prices updated August 2026

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Australia . price report

Locksmith Prices cost in Australia

Locksmith pricing splits into business-hours and emergency rates. Lockouts, rekeying and lock replacement are the three most common jobs.

See also: Garage Door Installation and Repair cost, Handyman Rates cost, Electrician Rates cost.

Price ranges by job#

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.

  • Standard lockout (business hours)$120 to $300
  • Emergency after-hours lockout$200 to $500
  • Rekey a single lock$30 to $80
  • Rekey whole house$120 to $350
  • Replace a lock$80 to $220 per lock
  • Call-out fee$80 to $150

    $150 to $300 after hours

What moves your quote#

  • 01Time of day: after-hours nearly doubles the price
  • 02Lock grade: standard, restricted or smart locks
  • 03Rekeying is much cheaper than full replacement
  • 04Number of locks done in the same visit

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Locksmiths providers in Australia

  • A Class Locksmiths

    Locally owned mobile locksmith operating since 1993 with fully equipped vans covering Elizabeth, Salisbury and Adelaide.

    Website
  • A Class Safe & Security Locksmiths

    Locksmiths services, NSW.

  • A. Abbott Locksmiths & Security

    Locksmiths services, NSW.

    Website
  • A. J. Edden Pty Ltd

    Locksmiths services, NSW.

    Website
  • ABC Locksmiths

    RACQ recommended mobile locksmith based in Brisbane North serving Chermside, Stafford and greater north Brisbane.

    Website
  • ABC Locksmiths WA

    Local mobile locksmith service in Perth aiming to reach emergencies within 30 to 60 minutes, 7 days.

    Website

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Common questions#

Rekey or replace: which do I need after moving in?

Rekeying changes the pins so old keys stop working and costs a fraction of replacement. Replace only if the hardware is worn, damaged or you want an upgrade.

How fast can a locksmith get me back inside?

Metro locksmiths typically arrive within 30 to 60 minutes, and most residential lockouts are opened in under 15 minutes without damage.

City editions#

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Sources#

  1. ServiceTasker locksmith cost guide
  2. Service.com.au locksmith cost guide

Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.