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Smoke Alarm Installation Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Australian regulations require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms on every storey. Rental property owners must meet compliance deadlines set by each state. Always confirm local requirements with a licensed electrician or smoke alarm specialist.
Smoke Alarm Prices by Service Type — Australia
Prices include GST. Australian regulations require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms on every storey. Rental property owners must meet compliance deadlines set by each state. Always confirm local requirements with a licensed electrician or smoke alarm specialist.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔔Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Supply + Install Supply and install a single 240V or 10-year lithium photoelectric smoke alarm, compliant with AS 3786 and 2022 Australian regulations | /unit | $80 | $120 | $180 |
| 🏠Interconnected Smoke Alarm System (3-bedroom house) Full interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm system for a standard 3-bedroom home — supply, install, and test all alarms | /job | $450 | $650 | $950 |
| ⚡Hardwired Smoke Alarm Install (per unit) Install a 240V hardwired photoelectric smoke alarm with battery backup, including electrical connection by licensed electrician | /unit | $120 | $170 | $250 |
| 📡Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms Wireless RF-interconnected smoke alarm system — no wiring required, ideal for retrofits in existing homes | /job | $350 | $550 | $800 |
| 📋Smoke Alarm Compliance Inspection Professional inspection and compliance report confirming all smoke alarms meet 2022 Australian regulations — required for rental properties | /job | $80 | $130 | $200 |
| 🔄Smoke Alarm Replacement (per unit) Replace an expired or non-compliant smoke alarm with a new photoelectric model — includes supply, removal of old alarm, and test | /unit | $60 | $95 | $150 |
| 🌡️Heat Alarm Install (kitchen/garage) Supply and install a heat alarm suitable for kitchens or garages where cooking or vehicle fumes would trigger smoke alarms falsely | /unit | $90 | $140 | $200 |
| 💨Carbon Monoxide Detector Install Supply and install a carbon monoxide detector in homes with gas appliances, open fireplaces, or attached garages | /unit | $100 | $150 | $220 |
| ✅Smoke Alarm Annual Testing Service Annual smoke alarm test and maintenance visit — cleans sensors, replaces batteries, tests all alarms, and issues compliance report | /visit | $60 | $90 | $150 |
| 🔗Smoke Alarm + Security System Integration Integrate smoke alarms with an existing security system so activations trigger the alarm panel and monitoring centre | /job | $200 | $320 | $500 |
| 🏡Rental Property Compliance Package Complete smoke alarm compliance service for rental properties — inspection, non-compliant alarm replacement, compliance certificate | /job | $250 | $380 | $600 |
| 🔧Whole-House Smoke Alarm Upgrade (old to new regulations) Remove all old smoke alarms and install a fully compliant interconnected photoelectric system throughout the home under 2022 regulations | /job | $400 | $680 | $1,100 |
Smoke Alarm Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $90
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
Pricing available
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $85
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $60
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
From $62
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
From $72
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $78
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
From $85
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
From $88
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
Pricing available
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Smoke alarm installation prices in Australia range from $60 for a single alarm supply and install to $1,100 for complex whole-house interconnected systems. Prices include GST. Australian regulations require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms on every storey. Rental property owners must meet compliance deadlines set by each state. Always confirm local requirements with a licensed electrician or smoke alarm specialist.
The most common smoke alarm services in Australia include photoelectric alarm supply and install, interconnected system installation, hardwired alarm installs, wireless interconnected systems, compliance inspections, alarm replacement, heat alarm installation, carbon monoxide detector installation, annual testing, and rental property compliance packages.
Use a specialist smoke alarm compliance company rather than a general electrician for battery or wireless installations. Bundle multiple properties if you are a landlord. Choose wireless interconnected alarms to avoid wiring costs. Compare at least two quotes for whole-house upgrades. Prices include GST. Australian regulations require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms on every storey. Rental property owners must meet compliance deadlines set by each state. Always confirm local requirements with a licensed electrician or smoke alarm specialist.
Hardwired (mains-powered) smoke alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician in Australia. Battery and wireless alarm installation requirements vary. Always confirm current licensing requirements with the relevant authority in your state, province, or region. Prices include GST. Australian regulations require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms on every storey. Rental property owners must meet compliance deadlines set by each state. Always confirm local requirements with a licensed electrician or smoke alarm specialist.
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