These are our typical Sydney prices for standard jobs, in Australian dollars and including GST. Complex jobs can fall outside them, so your written quote confirms the scope, equipment, labour and exclusions before work starts.
Prices and what they cover
| Work | Typical price (inc. GST) | Inclusions and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet data point | $132–$220per point | Standard cable run and outlet. Difficult access, extra runs, patch panels and equipment need pricing separately. |
| New power point | $150–$290 | One standard point, labour and standard materials; no board upgrade or difficult cable route. |
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A worked example
Connecting a home office by Ethernet
Plan a run from the router or network switch to the desk and identify an accessible route. The $132–$220 per point price covers a standard outlet run, not a new internet service or a complete network. Confirm cable specification, terminations, labelling and testing, plus who supplies and configures any new equipment.
What changes the cost?
Cable route and testing
The distance and route between the communications location and the outlet matter. Include termination, identification and testing when comparing quotations.
Network equipment
Cabling does not automatically include a router, switch or Wi-Fi access point. Confirm which devices are supplied and who configures them.
Before you arrange the work
Home offices and smart-home planning
Plan wired points for desks, televisions and access points before walls close. Fixed cabling and Wi-Fi serve different needs; neither alone guarantees the speed of the internet service.
Small office layouts
Allow for printers, meeting rooms and future desk positions. Ask for labelled points and a clear record of where each cable terminates.
See the ACMA advice on choosing a registered cabler.
How to use these prices
We last checked these prices on 21 October 2026. They include GST and describe typical jobs; they aren’t an upper limit for complex work. When you compare quotes, check that each one covers the same scope, equipment and exclusions.
For the work included in Xcel’s service, see data cabling.
Common questions
Will new data cabling make my internet plan faster?
It can improve the connection within the property, but the internet service, router and devices still limit performance.
Does electrical licensing alone cover communications cabling?
No. Communications cabling has separate ACMA registration requirements. Ask who will perform the work and for the applicable cabling documentation.
Is a new data point the same as a Wi-Fi upgrade?
No. A wired outlet provides a connection at its location. Wider wireless coverage may also need an access point, suitable placement, power and configuration, quoted separately.
