Security Installer Cost Calculator & Price Guide — Australia 2026
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Price Ranges
Common security installer jobs & costs
Prices based on Australian market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.
Prices include GST. They are indicative ranges for a typical job, from SureQuote's pricing for each job, updated October 2026. Your quote can differ for your specific job. Price yours in the calculator, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.
Learn the rules for hiring security installers in your state
Licences, contracts and deposits for home security work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Class 2 security licence (Class 2C security equipment specialist) | Private Security Business Licence | Security equipment installer licence | Security agents licence | Security installer's licence | No licence needed | No licence needed | Security employee licence |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Any job value | Any job value1 | Any job value2 | Any job value3 | Any job value4 | Never | Never | Any job value5 |
| Check the registerThe official public register | NSW Police Force — Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) register | Victoria Police — Licensing and Regulation Division register | Office of Fair Trading register | Official register | Western Australia Police Force — Police Licensing Services register | Not listed | Not listed | Access Canberra — ACT security industry licensing register |
| Written contractRequired above | Does not apply6 | Over $10,0007 | 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 | Does not apply6 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%8 | Up to 6.5%9 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Does not apply6 | Over $20,0007 | 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 | Does not apply6 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,0007 | 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: Both the security installer and the business need a private security licence.
- 2QLD · Licence needed from: Installing or servicing alarms, cameras and locks for pay needs a security equipment installer licence.
- 3SA · Licence needed from: Anyone paid to install or maintain alarms or cameras needs a security agents licence.
- 4WA · Licence needed from: The business supplying the security installer also needs a security agent licence.
- 5ACT · Licence needed from: Installing, monitoring or servicing alarms, cameras and other security equipment needs a security licence.
- 6NSW · A security installer needs a security licence. You get these protections only when the work is part of a building contract.
- 7VIC · You get these protections for security equipment only when it is part of a building job.
- 8SA · Deposit cap: Applies only when the install alters or adds to your house, on contracts of $20,000 or more.
- 9WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
NSW Sources: service.nsw.gov.au, police.nsw.gov.au, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: Private Security Act 2004, police.vic.gov.au, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: qld.gov.au, Security Providers Act 1993, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: sa.gov.au, Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995, Security and Investigation Industry Regulations 2026, cbs.sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996, Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997, wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: Private Security Act 1995, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: accesscanberra.act.gov.au, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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