How much does an electrician cost in Sunshine Coast?
Electricians in Sunshine Coast charge $78–$145 per hour for standard residential work, with most jobs also attracting a call-out fee of $48–$145. The total cost depends on the job type, complexity, time of day, and your suburb.
Detailed Pricing — Electrician Cost in Sunshine Coast 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (hourly rate) | $78/hr | $97 | $145 |
| Call-out / service fee | $48flat | $105 | $145 |
| New powerpoint installation | $145per point | $195 | $290 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $875per job | $1,750 | $2,725 |
| Ceiling fan installation | $145per fan | $240 | $390 |
| LED downlight installation | $58per light | $105 | $145 |
| Safety switch installation | $145per switch | $225 | $340 |
| Smoke alarm (supply + install) | $97per alarm | $145 | $240 |
| Rewiring (per room) | $970per room | $1,750 | $2,900 |
| Full house rewire (3-bed) | $7,750total | $11,650 | $19,400 |
| EV charger installation | $970installed | $1,950 | $2,900 |
| Outdoor lighting | $145per light | $290 | $485 |
| Fault finding / diagnostics | $145per visit | $240 | $390 |
| Emergency / after-hours call-out fee | $145per visit | $235 | $485 |
| Emergency / after-hours visit, all-in (call-out + first hour) | $195per visit | $390 | $680 |
| Electrician day rate | $680per day | $825 | $1,025 |
| After-hours hourly rate (evenings, weekends, public holidays; excl. call-out) | $125/hr | $185 | $270 |
| Solar inverter replacement, 5 kW string inverter (supply + install) | $1,075installed | $2,075 | $2,900 |
| Three-phase switchboard upgrade | $2,425per job | $3,500 | $5,350 |
| USB powerpoint installation (replacing an existing powerpoint) | $105per point | $155 | $270 |
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Sunshine Coast electricians: a day rate, the call-out and after hours, and lighting and exhaust fans
A Sunshine Coast electrician for a day
On the Sunshine Coast our table prices a full day of one electrician at $680–$1,025, typically $825, and an hour at $78–$145.
The call-out and after-hours work on the Sunshine Coast
The call-out or service fee is $48–$145 in our Sunshine Coast table, and an emergency or after-hours visit $145–$485; at the typical prices the after-hours visit is $130 more.
Downlights and exhaust fans on the Sunshine Coast
An LED downlight is $58–$145 a light in our Sunshine Coast table, so eight downlights come to $840 at the typical price. The table has no exhaust-fan row, so we don't publish a price for one.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Affects Electrician Costs in Sunshine Coast
Switchboard condition
If your Sunshine Coast home has an old switchboard (ceramic fuses), most jobs will require an upgrade first — adding $875–$2,725 before the actual work begins.
Cable runs & access
Running new cables through walls, ceilings, or under floors takes time. Single-storey homes with roof access are cheaper than multi-storey or slab-on-ground.
Compliance requirements
Australian electrical standards change regularly. Older Sunshine Coast homes may need additional work to meet current codes, even for simple jobs. When the work is done, the electrical contractor must give you a certificate of testing and safety or a certificate of testing and compliance, depending on the work.
Number of points
Electricians often discount per-point rates when you're installing multiple powerpoints, lights, or switches in one visit.
Time of day
After-hours electrical work in Sunshine Coast costs more than business-hours work. Unless it's a safety issue, book during business hours.
Materials quality
Premium switches, smart home wiring, and commercial-grade components cost more than standard residential fittings.
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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 →