Appliance Repair Service Call & Diagnostic Fee in Australia (2026)
Most Australian repair companies charge a call-out / diagnostic fee of $120–$220 AUD, often credited toward the repair if you go ahead. Every figure is an Estimated or observed published fee — never a fake precise number. Reviewed July 2026.
What is the typical fee?
The national range is $120–$220 AUD. The fee usually covers travel and diagnosis; many companies credit it against the repair if you proceed — always ask before booking. GST (10%) is included in advertised Australian prices, but many sole-trader repairers fall under the A$75,000 turnover threshold and add none — treat 10% as a ceiling that is usually already baked in.
Base: published rates from 6 Australian repair companies (2026-07) · Australia national base range (ABS median employee income) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Observed published fees Observed
1 of 27 observed companies waive or credit the fee when you go ahead with the repair.
| Area | Companies | Published fee range |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5 | $121–$198 AUD |
| Melbourne | 4 | $180–$199 AUD |
| Brisbane | 4 | $120–$219 AUD |
| Perth | 4 | $150–$249 AUD |
| Adelaide | 3 | $60–$198 AUD |
| Gold Coast | 3 | $121–$200 AUD |
| Canberra | 4 | $135–$220 AUD |
Compiled from fees repair companies post publicly on their own websites — observed figures, not estimates. We don't accept payment for inclusion, and we don't name or rank providers.
Australia appliance repair · Methodology
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.