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A Perth electrician's time costs $84–$160 an hour, typically $105, and most jobs carry a call-out or service fee of $52–$160 on top. Book someone for a whole day and the rate is $735–$1,100. Jobs priced per item make quotes easier to line up: adding a powerpoint runs $160–$315, hanging a ceiling fan $160–$420, and each LED downlight $63–$160. Perth's large detached homes and long, hot summers shape the work people ask for, from fans and outdoor lighting to rewiring rooms in older houses. The rates include GST.
Detailed Pricing — Electrician Cost in Perth 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (hourly rate) | $84/hr | $105 | $160 |
| Call-out / service fee | $52flat | $115 | $160 |
| New powerpoint installation | $160per point | $210 | $315 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $945per job | $1,900 | $2,950 |
| Ceiling fan installation | $160per fan | $260 | $420 |
| LED downlight installation | $63per light | $115 | $160 |
| Safety switch installation | $160per switch | $240 | $370 |
| Smoke alarm (supply + install) | $105per alarm | $160 | $260 |
| Rewiring (per room) | $1,050per room | $1,900 | $3,150 |
| Full house rewire (3-bed) | $8,400total | $12,600 | $21,000 |
| EV charger installation | $1,050installed | $2,100 | $3,150 |
| Outdoor lighting | $160per light | $315 | $525 |
| Fault finding / diagnostics | $160per visit | $260 | $420 |
| Emergency / after-hours call-out fee | $160per visit | $250 | $525 |
| Emergency / after-hours visit, all-in (call-out + first hour) | $210per visit | $420 | $735 |
| Electrician day rate | $735per day | $890 | $1,100 |
| After-hours hourly rate (evenings, weekends, public holidays; excl. call-out) | $135/hr | $200 | $295 |
| Solar inverter replacement, 5 kW string inverter (supply + install) | $1,150installed | $2,250 | $3,150 |
| Three-phase switchboard upgrade | $2,625per job | $3,775 | $5,800 |
| USB powerpoint installation (replacing an existing powerpoint) | $115per point | $170 | $295 |
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What You'll Actually Pay — Real-World Scenarios
Install a new powerpoint
Standard installation in an existing wall with nearby wiring. Perth's predominantly double-brick construction can make running new cables more time-consuming than timber-framed walls — the electrician may need to surface-mount conduit in some situations, which is functional but less aesthetically clean.
Split-system air conditioning — electrical component
A dedicated circuit, isolator switch, and connection. Our Perth table has no separate line for the electrical side of an air conditioner, so ask whether the installer's price includes it; if it's charged by the hour, the table's rate is $84–$160. Cooling matters here: Perth Metro's mean January maximum is 31.4°C on Bureau of Meteorology records. If your switchboard is nearing capacity it may need a sub-board or an upgrade first — a full switchboard upgrade is $945–$2,950 in our table.
Solar system — 6.6kW residential
The electrical component includes inverter mounting, switchboard connection, meter reconfiguration, and the Western Power connection application. Our electrician table doesn't price whole systems; the Perth solar cost guide does. Note: Western Power has implemented export limits in some areas — your installer should configure the inverter accordingly.
Full house rewire — 3-bedroom double-brick home
Perth's common double-brick construction makes rewiring more labour-intensive than timber-framed homes. The electrician has limited ability to run cables through wall cavities — much of the wiring goes through the roof space or is surface-mounted in conduit. Allow 4–7 days for a typical house; a single room is $1,050–$3,150 in our table if you rewire in stages.
EV charger installation — 7kW
Our Perth table prices EV charger installation at $1,050–$3,150. Most Perth homes on single-phase power can handle a 7kW charger. The WA government's Charge Up grants have co-funded EV chargers for businesses, not-for-profits and local governments rather than homes, and the last round closed on 30 June 2025.
How Electrician Costs Vary Across Perth
Electrical pricing in Perth varies noticeably by suburb. The main drivers are housing age, construction type, distance from the CBD, and how many electricians service the area.
Inner Perth & Western Suburbs
Subiaco, Nedlands, Cottesloe, Claremont, Mosman Park. Federation and inter-war homes with original or 1960s wiring are common. Many properties have ceramic fuse boards that need upgrading before any new work. Parking and access in these dense suburbs can add time. Expect premium rates for older electrical systems.
Northern Suburbs
Joondalup, Wanneroo, Ellenbrook, Hillarys, Duncraig. Predominantly 1980s–2000s housing with standard switchboards. Good competition keeps rates moderate. New growth areas like Alkimos and Eglinton have modern stock with larger switchboards and ducted systems — simpler electrical work overall.
Southern Suburbs & Fremantle
Fremantle, Cockburn, Rockingham, Mandurah. Fremantle's older worker's cottages can have complex wiring situations. Rockingham and Mandurah are slightly further, so some city-based electricians add a travel surcharge. Coastal properties need corrosion-resistant materials for outdoor work.
Eastern Suburbs & Hills
Midland, Mundaring, Kalamunda, Armadale, Gosnells. Hills properties often have older wiring and the distance from the CBD means fewer electricians willing to travel. Homes with ducted evaporative cooling systems (common in Perth hills) often need dedicated circuits and annual electrical checks. Budget for a potential travel surcharge in very outer areas.
What Affects Electrician Costs in Perth
Paying by the hour, the day or the job
An hourly job at $84–$160 plus the call-out suits a quick repair; for anything that will fill most of a day, ask for the day rate of $735–$1,100 instead. Plenty of Perth searchers want a fixed-price quote, a total agreed before work starts, and an electrician can give one for defined jobs such as a fan or a set of downlights once they have seen the site.
Call-out fees and "no call-out" offers
The call-out fee of $52–$160 pays for travel and the first look. An electrician advertising no call-out fee may simply charge more per hour or per job, so compare the total for the work rather than the headline. A light switch swap is not a line in our table; ask whether it will be billed as time plus call-out or as a fixed price.
Hot summers, fans and outdoor lights
January and February are Perth's hottest months, with average tops of 31.4 °C and 31.7 °C (BOM averages), which is where ceiling fans earn their place at $160–$420 each. Lighting for the garden and patio is $160–$525. An EV charger, $1,050–$3,150 installed, can push an older board past what it was built for, and a three-phase switchboard upgrade is $2,625–$5,800 if the supply needs one.
Big houses, longer cable runs
Perth's homes run large: 45.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, where the figure for Australia is 34.8% (ABS 2021 Census). More rooms mean more circuits and longer cable runs, so rewiring is priced at $1,050–$3,150 per room, and a full three-bedroom rewire is $8,400–$21,000. A single-storey house with an open roof space is usually quicker to cable than a double-storey one.
Old switchboards
A board with ceramic fuses and no safety switches often has to be replaced before new circuits can go on, at $945–$2,950 for a standard upgrade. Adding a safety switch, where the existing board has room for it, is $160–$370. Get the board looked at on the first visit, because finding the problem halfway through a job changes the quote.
Your Electrical Safety Certificate
In WA all electrical work has to be carried out by a licensed electrician, and licensed electrical contractors must employ licensed electricians to do it. When the job is finished, the contractor must give an Electrical Safety Certificate to the person who asked for the work, and Building and Energy's eNotice system can email it to you. Still waiting after 28 days? Contact the contractor and ask for it.
Nights, weekends and wet winters
Out of hours, every part of the bill rises: the after-hours call-out is $160–$525 and the hourly rate $135–$295, or $210–$735 all-in for the call-out plus the first hour. July is Perth's wettest month at 147.0 mm (BOM averages), and water in an outdoor fitting can trip a safety switch; fault finding in business hours is $160–$420.
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Electrician day rate in Perth
Most Perth electricians offer a day rate for larger jobs rather than billing by the hour. A full-day rate in our Perth table is $735–$1,100 for an 8-hour day, which works out to $92–$138 an hour, against $84–$160 for work billed hourly. Day rates are most commonly offered for jobs that will clearly occupy a full day: major rewires, new builds, multi-storey homes, or significant renovation electrical work. Contractors prefer day rates on these jobs because it removes the uncertainty of hourly billing when work might run long.
For homeowners, a day rate arrangement makes sense when you have a clear list of jobs to tackle in one visit — for example, rewiring a bathroom and laundry, installing a new switchboard, and adding three new circuits. Bundling them into one day saves the call-out fee ($52–$160) on each separate visit. Always confirm in writing what the day rate includes (GST, materials, disposal) and whether there is a rate for time beyond the agreed hours. If the job only needs four hours, ask for a half-day rate.
Full electrician day rate guide → · Call-out fees explained →
Common Electrical Job Costs in Perth (2026)
| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Power point installation | $160–$315 per point |
| Ceiling fan installation | $200–$420 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $1,200–$2,800 |
| Safety switch installation | $200–$370 |
| LED downlight installation | $90–$130 per light |
| Smoke alarm installation | $130–$260 per alarm |
| Outdoor/garden lighting | $250–$525 |
| Full home rewire (3-bed) | $8,400–$18,000 |
| EV charger installation | $1,500–$3,150 |
| Solar system electrical work | Quoted per job |
| Air conditioning electrical connection | Quoted per job |
| Pool pump/lighting wiring | Quoted per job |
Perth-specific note: WA's strong solar incentives and high electricity prices mean solar-related electrical work is in very high demand. Many Perth electricians specialise in solar, and availability for general work can be tighter as a result. Book ahead for non-urgent jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions — Electrician Cost in Perth
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →