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Electricians based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales6,255electricians based here
- Victoria4,773electricians based here
- Queensland4,481electricians based here
- Western Australia1,819electricians based here
- South Australia1,151electricians based here
- Tasmania294electricians based here
- Australian Capital Territory274electricians based here
- Northern Territory187electricians based here
Every region in Australia
All 88 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are electricians based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Inner South West Sydney280
- South West Sydney220
- Northern Beaches202
- Outer South West Sydney196
- Blue Mountains & Outer West184
- Sydney CBD & Inner South181
- Greater Parramatta180
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury177
- North Sydney & Hornsby161
- Sutherland Shire143
- Inner West Sydney136
- Greater Blacktown128
- Eastern Suburbs93
- Ryde & Epping75
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Malaga
44 providers
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Garbutt
41 providers
Browse location - 03
Burleigh Heads
40 providers
Browse location - 04
Thomastown
40 providers
Browse location - 05
Carrum Downs
37 providers
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Rules change by state
Licences, contracts and deposits for electrical work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (electrical wiring work) | Registered Electrical Contractor | Electrical contractor licence | Electrical contractors licence | Electrical Contractor's Licence | Electrical contractor licence | Electrical contractor licence | Electrician licence |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Any job value | Any job value1 | Any job value2 | Any job value3 | Any job value | Any job value4 | Any job value5 | Any job value6 |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Energy Safe Victoria register | Electrical Safety Office register | Consumer and Business Services register | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | NT WorkSafe register | Access Canberra — ACT Construction Occupations Registrar register |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0007 | Over $10,0008 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%7 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%9 | Up to 6.5%10 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0007 | Over $20,0008 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000117 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,0008 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1VIC · Licence needed from: Each electrician needs an Energy Safe Victoria licence. The business must be a registered electrical contractor.
- 2QLD · Licence needed from: The business needs an electrical contractor licence. Each electrician needs an electrical work licence.
- 3SA · Licence needed from: The business needs an electrical contractor licence. Each worker needs an electrical worker registration.
- 4TAS · Licence needed from: The electrician needs an electrical practitioner licence. The business needs an electrical contractor licence.
- 5NT · Licence needed from: Wiring, switchboards, power points and fixed appliances need a licensed electrician working for a licensed electrical contractor.
- 6ACT · Licence needed from: Every electrical wiring job needs a licensed electrician.
- 7NSW · You get these protections for electrical wiring work on a home.
- 8VIC · A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
- 9SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 10WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 11NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: energysafe.vic.gov.au, Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Electrical Safety Act 2002, worksafe.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: worksafe.nt.gov.au, Electrical Safety Regulations 2024, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: planning.act.gov.au, accesscanberra.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What electrical costs
Across Australia, electrical typically runs $212 – $600 for powerpoints & switches, and $206 – $798 for lighting installation.
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