Electrical Rewiring Cost Calculator & Price Guide
Use this Electrical Rewiring Cost Calculator & Price Guide to estimate the cost to rewire a house in Australia, from a partial rewire through to a full house rewire. Based on standard access, single-storey pricing, electrical rewiring cost typically starts at AUD 4,500 for a partial rewire and can reach AUD 16,000 for a larger full-home job.
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Labour and materials midpoints for Australia. Pick job type and access. Full rewires usually include a modern switchboard update. Plaster patching and painting are not included.
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Electrical Rewiring Price Breakdown
Typical job based on 1 job (Standard access, single-storey). Prices are supply-and-install midpoints — actual quotes will vary.
| Type | Cost per job (Standard access, single-storey) | Typical 1 job (Standard access, single-storey) job |
|---|---|---|
| Partial rewire (circuits / rooms) | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Full rewire (typical 3-bed single-storey) | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Full rewire (4+ bed or large home) | $16,000 | $16,000 |
What Affects Electrical Rewiring Cost?
- Scope of work: The biggest driver of home rewiring cost is whether you need a partial rewire or a full house rewire. A partial rewire is priced at AUD 4,500 per job, while a typical 3-bedroom full rewire is AUD 11,000 and a larger 4+ bedroom home is AUD 16,000.
- Home size: Larger homes usually need more circuits, outlets and cable runs, which increases the price to rewire a house. That is why a full rewire for a typical 3-bedroom single-storey home is AUD 11,000, compared with AUD 16,000 for a 4+ bedroom or large home.
- Access and storeys: The calculator uses standard access, single-storey as the base rate, then applies a multiplier where access is harder. Two-storey homes or jobs with hard cable runs use a 1.25 multiplier, increasing the cost for house rewire compared with the base price.
- Age and construction difficulty: Older or heritage homes, and properties with difficult ceiling access, are more labour-intensive to rewire. These jobs use a 1.45 multiplier, so the average cost to rewire a house can rise significantly above the standard single-storey estimate.
Electrical Rewiring Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical 3-bedroom single-storey home with standard access, the average cost to rewire a house is around AUD 11,000 for a full rewire. A partial rewire starts at AUD 4,500, while a larger 4+ bedroom home is AUD 16,000. The displayed estimate range is calculated at plus or minus 15% around the midpoint.
If you only need selected circuits or rooms rewired, a partial rewire is priced at AUD 4,500 per job for standard access, single-storey conditions. This is often the lower-cost option when some existing wiring is still compliant. The estimate range shown by the calculator is based on a 15% variation around that figure.
The price to rewire a house completely depends on the size of the home. A typical 3-bedroom single-storey full house rewire is AUD 11,000, while a 4+ bedroom or large home is AUD 16,000. These figures are for supply and install under standard access conditions.
Two-storey homes use a 1.25 multiplier on the base rewiring price. That means a typical 3-bedroom full house rewire based on AUD 11,000 would be higher once the multiplier is applied, and a larger home based on AUD 16,000 would also increase. The same 1.25 multiplier also applies to hard cable runs.
Older, heritage or difficult-ceiling homes use a 1.45 multiplier because access and installation are more complex. This increases electrical rewiring cost above the standard single-storey base prices of AUD 4,500, AUD 11,000 or AUD 16,000, depending on the job type. It is a common reason why older properties cost more to rewire.
Yes. A partial rewire is AUD 4,500 per job under standard access, single-storey conditions, compared with AUD 11,000 for a typical 3-bedroom full house rewire and AUD 16,000 for a larger home. If only some circuits or rooms need replacement, a partial rewire can reduce the overall home rewiring cost.
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