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Locksmith Prices cost in Sydney, 2026

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

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

Price ranges

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 in Sydney

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

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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.

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Sources

Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.