Quick answer: Oneflare’s cost guide puts burglar alarm installation in Australia at $550 to $2,900 (median $990), with wired systems at $800 to $1,600 and wireless at $500 to $1,000. Back-to-base monitoring typically costs $30 to $60 a month. Professionally installed security cameras run from $1,200 to $5,000, with most standard 4-camera set-ups around $1,800 to $2,100 (ProtectFind 2026). Checked September 2026.
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Typical Australian prices for alarm installation, monitoring and CCTV systems, with the source for each figure.
Prices change and depend on the size of the job, the property, access and location. Figures were last checked . Always get a written quote before work starts.
Request a free quoteHome security prices in Australia are set privately, so there is no official price list. The figures below are reported typical ranges from named Australian cost guides, so treat them as a starting point rather than a quote. Prices are in Australian dollars. Where we could not find a source, we have left the item out.
Alarm prices
| Item | Reported typical cost | Source (checked September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Burglar alarm installation, full range | $550 to $2,900 (median $990) | Oneflare, updated November 2025 |
| Wired alarm installation | $800 to $1,600 | Oneflare |
| Wireless alarm installation | $500 to $1,000 | Oneflare |
| Control panel installation and activation | $700 to $1,900 | Oneflare |
| Extra motion sensor | $30 to $50 each | Oneflare |
| Basic alarm kit | $300 to $800 | Castle Security (Perth), April 2026 |
| Full system with cameras and multiple sensors | $1,200 to $3,000 | Castle Security (Perth), April 2026 |
Monitoring
| Item | Reported typical cost | Source (checked September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional back-to-base monitoring, home | $30 to $60 a month | Castle Security, April 2026 |
| Premium plans with video verification | Up to about $80 a month | Castle Security, April 2026 |
| Self-monitoring through an app | $0 to $30 a month (mainly cloud storage) | Castle Security, April 2026 |
| Monitoring, wider range | $15 to $60 a month | Oneflare |
Monitoring is where the long-term cost sits, and contracts often run for several years. Compare the total over the whole term, what it costs to leave early and who owns the equipment. See whether subscriptions are worth paying for and the monitoring contract comparison tool.
CCTV prices
| Item | Reported typical cost | Source (checked September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional security camera installation | $1,200 to $5,000 | ProtectFind, 2026 edition |
| Standard 4-camera set-up | Most around $1,800 to $2,100 | ProtectFind, 2026 edition |
| Small 2-camera system | From about $1,200 | ProtectFind, 2026 edition |
Cable runs, wall construction, resolution and storage drive most of the difference. See PoE or Wi-Fi cameras and our Australian video doorbell comparison. Whatever you buy, think about audio: every state has surveillance device laws that restrict recording private conversations, so it is safest to switch audio off on cameras facing the street or neighbours.
Installer licensing and burglary in the cities we cover
| City | Who licenses alarm and CCTV installers | Latest official home break-in figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | NSW Police (SLED): class 2C Security Equipment Specialist, plus a master licence for the business | 8,174 break and enter dwelling, Greater Sydney, 12 months to June 2026 (-5.8%) |
| Melbourne | Victoria Police Licensing and Regulation Division: private security licence, security equipment installer activity | 24,936 residential burglaries, Victoria, year to June 2026 (-18.3%) |
| Brisbane | Office of Fair Trading: security equipment installer licence | 5,169 unlawful entries of dwellings, Brisbane City, 12 months to August 2026 (-14.3%) |
| Perth | WA Police: class 2 security installer licence, plus a security agent licence for the business | 5,312 dwelling burglaries, metropolitan region, 2025-26 (-20.1%) |
| Adelaide | Consumer and Business Services: security agent licence | 5,861 residential serious criminal trespasses, South Australia, 2025-26 (+12.1%) |
Sources: BOCSAR, Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Queensland Police Service, WA Police Force and SA Police open data; state licensing pages. Each state counts differently, so compare trends rather than totals.
What pushes a quote up
- More sensors, cameras and entry points.
- Wired installation in a finished home.
- Back-to-base monitoring, video verification and patrol response.
- Higher-resolution cameras, long cable runs and bigger recorders.
- Long contracts that bundle equipment into the monthly fee.
For the full cost over several years, read our five-year cost guide. Ready to compare? See Australian home security providers or request quotes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home alarm cost in Australia?
Oneflare puts burglar alarm installation at $550 to $2,900, with a median of $990. Wired systems are $800 to $1,600 to install and wireless $500 to $1,000.
How much is alarm monitoring?
Professional back-to-base monitoring for a home typically costs $30 to $60 a month, according to a 2026 installer guide; self-monitoring through an app can cost little or nothing beyond cloud storage.
How much does CCTV installation cost?
ProtectFind’s 2026 guide puts professional installation at $1,200 to $5,000, with most standard 4-camera set-ups around $1,800 to $2,100.
Does my installer need a licence?
Yes, in every state we cover, though the licence differs: class 2C in NSW, a private security licence in Victoria, a security equipment installer licence in Queensland, a security installer plus agent licence in WA and a security agent licence in SA.
Sources
- Burglar Alarm Installation Cost Guide, updated 10 November 2025 (oneflare.com.au)
- How Much Should Security Monitoring Cost, 22 April 2026 (castlesecurity.com.au)
- Security Camera Installation Cost Guide Australia, 2026 edition (protectfind.com.au)
- NSW Recorded Crime Statistics, June Quarter 2026 (bocsar.nsw.gov.au)
- Recorded Offences by LGA, year ending June 2026 (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au)
- LGA Reported Offences, to August 2026 (police.qld.gov.au)
- Crime time series data, 2025-26 (wa.gov.au)
- Crime Statistics 2025-26 (data.sa.gov.au)
- Security licensing pages (police.nsw.gov.au, police.vic.gov.au, qld.gov.au, wa.gov.au, sa.gov.au)
Last checked: September 2026. These are reported typical ranges, not quotes.
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