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Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to replace your home's heating and cooling system in Australia. Adjust the conditioned area, system type, efficiency tier, and whether you're replacing ductwork to see an itemised low–high range in Australian dollars (GST inclusive) for your project.

How this calculator is built

Unit costs with sources

This model cites 3 sources across line-item unit costs, regional labor data, and tax references.

Regional labor adjustment

The state table applies local labor indexes only to labor-heavy line items.

Published methodology

The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labor model, and source links.

Estimate your project

Change the default inputs to match your scope. The breakdown updates by line item.

Adjust your project

Estimated cost

$11,253$17,600

Typical range for the options you selected.

Itemized cost breakdown
ItemEstimate
Outdoor condenser unit$4,050
Indoor heating unit$1,400
Indoor coil / fan-coil unit$1,575
Refrigerant lineset & connections$900
Installation labour$4,290
Permit, disposal & commissioning$900
Subtotal$13,115
VAT (10%)$1,312
Total inc. VAT$14,427

Air Conditioning Replacement Cost by state: typical ranges

Each range applies that state's labor index to the labor-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a state for its full local breakdown and calculator.

Typical air conditioning replacement cost by state, default configuration
StateTypical rangeLabor indexPermit
Australian Capital Territory$11,315–$17,698101%Likely
New South Wales$11,361–$17,769102%Likely
Northern Territory$10,940–$17,11295%Likely
Queensland$11,031–$17,25496%Likely
South Australia$10,963–$17,14795%Likely
Tasmania$10,384–$16,24185%Likely
Victoria$11,156–$17,44998%Likely
Western Australia$11,781–$18,427109%Likely