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 |
|---|---|---|
| Four-to-six-camera CCTV system | $1,800–$3,500 | Mid-range wired cameras, network recorder, local storage and installation. Confirm camera positions, cable access and app setup; premium equipment is a different scope. |
| Ethernet data point | $132–$220per point | Standard cable run and outlet. Difficult access, extra runs, patch panels and equipment need pricing separately. |
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A worked example
Covering the entrances to a home
The $1,800–$3,500 price covers a mid-range four-to-six-camera wired system. Map the door, driveway and side access before deciding the camera count. Compare recorder capacity, storage, night-time image quality and cable access, then ask for account handover and app setup to be stated in the quote.
What changes the cost?
Coverage before camera count
Identify the entrances and areas to monitor, then choose lens, resolution and positions. Four cameras covering the wrong angles do not solve the same problem as a designed layout.
Recording and access
Recorder channels, drive capacity and remote viewing affect the equipment. Ask whether app setup and any recurring subscription are included.
Before you arrange the work
Useful images
Avoid glare and backlighting where possible and consider night-time illumination. Plan camera positions to respect neighbouring property and private spaces.
Handover
Ask for the equipment list, account ownership and an explanation of playback and retention. Keep administrator credentials secure and separate from ordinary viewing access.
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 security camera installation.
Common questions
Is a low-cost wireless kit the same as a wired package?
No. Power, cabling, storage, network reliability and installation labour can differ substantially. Compare equivalent equipment and scope.
Are future cameras included?
Usually not. If expansion matters, ask about spare recorder channels, cable routes and power capacity in the original design.
Are cloud subscriptions included in the installed system range?
Don’t assume so. The typical system uses local recording. Ask which features need ongoing payments, how long footage is kept and who controls the accounts.
