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How much does TV antenna and AV installation cost?

Installing a TV antenna costs about $130 to $800 depending on the job, and repairing one is about $200 to $450. Mounting a TV on a wall is about $100 to $220, and setting up a home theatre is about $115 to $220.

New TV antenna installation, standard job:$130–$800 per job

Updated 19 October 2026 · 2 min read · GST basis not confirmed by sources. Check GST on every quote.

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  1. How an antenna and AV installer works out the price
  2. What it costs, by scenario
  3. What changes the price
  4. What's usually included, and what isn't
  5. Metro and regional differences
  6. Licensing and compliance
  7. Before you accept a quote, check
  8. Frequently asked questions
  9. Sources and method

How an antenna and AV installer works out the price

An antenna installer usually quotes a fixed price after seeing the job, or charges by the hour with a call-out. The price depends on the roof, the signal, the cabling already in the home and how many TV points you want. Wall mounting and home theatre jobs are usually priced per job or per hour. Work above the roof line, or inside walls and ceilings, takes more time and costs more.

  1. Look at the job: roof access, signal strength and existing cabling
  2. Fixed price or hourly rate, sometimes with a call-out fee
  3. Equipment: antenna, brackets, cable, amplifier, wall mount or TV points
  4. Extra TV points, tuning and setup of the TV or sound system
  5. GST on the total, if it is not already included

Worked example: Replace an antenna on existing cabling, add one TV point and fit an amplifier (illustrative, not a quote)

Antenna replacement or service on existing cabling (the middle of $220 to $450)
$335
One extra TV outlet (the middle of $80 to $150)
$115
Masthead amplifier (about the middle of $75 to $200)
$138
Total
$588 total (illustrative)

What it costs, by scenario

Low, typical and high prices. Built on 19 October 2026 from four marketplace price charts, one Sydney antenna installer's published price list and one compiled blog guide. Sources disagree sharply on antenna installation, so that range spans them; extra points, multi-point installs and hourly rates rest on one source each. No regulator page could be opened for the cabling rules, which is a gap. GST basis is not stated by the sources.

  • New TV antenna installation, standard job (per job)

    Sources disagree. Airtasker's price chart gives $130 to $270 with a median of $180, and a Sydney installer publishes $350 to $800 for a standard installation with one TV point. We span both rather than pick one.

    Low
    $130
    Typical
    $350
    High
    $800

  • Antenna repair, or replacement on existing cabling (per job)

    A blog guide gives $200 to $250 to repair a standard antenna and a Sydney installer gives $220 to $450 for a basic replacement or service. Cabling that has perished in the roof can add to the cost.

    Low
    $200
    Typical
    $250
    High
    $450

  • Extra TV point (outlet) added to an install (per point)

    One Sydney installer's published price list only. We found no second source.

    Low
    $80
    Typical
    $115
    High
    $150

  • Multi-point or complex antenna installation (per job)

    One Sydney installer's published list, which gives $600 to $1,200 or more. We found no second source.

    Low
    $600
    Typical
    $900
    High
    $1,200

  • TV wall mounting, bracket and TV hung on the wall (per job)

    Two Airtasker price charts: wall mounting $115 to $219 (median $150) and TV installation $100 to $195 (median $135). We found no price for concealed in-wall cabling, so that work is quoted on the day.

    Low
    $100
    Typical
    $150
    High
    $219

  • Home theatre setup (per job)

    Airtasker's price chart. Its FAQ gives $100 to $250. Price for a sound bar alone was not given. One marketplace only.

    Low
    $115
    Typical
    $150
    High
    $220
Low, typical and high prices by scenario
ScenarioLowTypicalHigh
New TV antenna installation, standard job (per job)Sources disagree. Airtasker's price chart gives $130 to $270 with a median of $180, and a Sydney installer publishes $350 to $800 for a standard installation with one TV point. We span both rather than pick one.$130$350$800
Antenna repair, or replacement on existing cabling (per job)A blog guide gives $200 to $250 to repair a standard antenna and a Sydney installer gives $220 to $450 for a basic replacement or service. Cabling that has perished in the roof can add to the cost.$200$250$450
Extra TV point (outlet) added to an install (per point)One Sydney installer's published price list only. We found no second source.$80$115$150
Multi-point or complex antenna installation (per job)One Sydney installer's published list, which gives $600 to $1,200 or more. We found no second source.$600$900$1,200
TV wall mounting, bracket and TV hung on the wall (per job)Two Airtasker price charts: wall mounting $115 to $219 (median $150) and TV installation $100 to $195 (median $135). We found no price for concealed in-wall cabling, so that work is quoted on the day.$100$150$219
Home theatre setup (per job)Airtasker's price chart. Its FAQ gives $100 to $250. Price for a sound bar alone was not given. One marketplace only.$115$150$220

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What changes the price

  • Roof and height. A steep or high roof, or work in a roof cavity, takes longer and may need safety equipment, which raises the price.
  • Signal strength and antenna type. A weak signal area may need a bigger antenna or an amplifier. A masthead amplifier is $75 to $200 in one installer's list.
  • Existing cabling. Old or perished cable often needs replacing, which turns a repair into a bigger job.
  • Number of TV points. Each extra point adds cable and time. One installer lists $80 to $150 a point.
  • Concealed cabling. Running cables inside walls takes more skill and time than a bracket on the surface, so quotes are usually by the job.
  • Location and hourly rate. One blog guide puts antenna installers at $75 an hour in Queensland, $80 in Victoria and South Australia and $82 in New South Wales.

What's usually included, and what isn't

Usually included

  • Travel to your home and an assessment of the job
  • Labour to install, repair or mount
  • Standard fittings and cable for a simple job
  • Tuning the TV to digital channels after an antenna job
  • A quote before work starts, where you ask for one

Often extra

  • A new antenna, bracket, amplifier or cable unless the quote lists it
  • Concealed in-wall cabling, unless quoted
  • Making good plaster or paint after cables are run
  • A TV, sound bar or speakers, which you supply
  • A second visit if the fault is in a shared building system

Metro and regional differences

Metro: Capital cities have more installers, so more competition, but wages and travel time push hourly rates up. The one blog guide we have puts New South Wales at about $82 an hour against $75 in Queensland.

Regional: Our sources give no regional prices. Signal can be weaker away from transmitters, which can mean a larger antenna or an amplifier, and a longer drive to reach you can add to the call-out. Fewer installers means fewer quotes to compare.

Licensing and compliance

We could not confirm the cabling rules from a regulator page.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) pages we tried to open did not load, so we do not state which antenna, data or home theatre cabling jobs require a registered cabler, or how the rules differ by state or territory.

What we can say is that one Melbourne installer, Master Antenna, states on its website that it uses ACMA-registered cablers.

Before you hire anyone to run cable, ask whether they are registered with an ACMA-accredited registrar to do the work, and ask for their registration number.

We did not check state electrical or working-at-heights rules either, so ask the installer what licences and insurance they hold.

Before you accept a quote, check

  • Is the price fixed for the job, or hourly with a call-out?
  • What equipment is supplied: antenna, cable, amplifier, bracket, wall plates?
  • How many TV points are included, and what does each extra cost?
  • Is concealed cabling in the price, and who makes good the wall?
  • Does the quote say whether GST is included?
  • Is the installer registered to do cabling work, and can you see the registration number?
  • What warranty applies to the antenna and to the workmanship?

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to install a TV antenna?

It depends on the job and the source. Airtasker's price chart gives $130 to $270 with a median of $180, and a Sydney installer publishes $350 to $800 for a standard installation with one TV point. Get a quote after the installer has seen your roof.

How much does an antenna repair cost?

About $200 to $250 for a standard antenna in a blog guide, and $220 to $450 for a basic replacement or service on a Sydney installer's list. Perished cable in the roof cavity can add to it.

What does it cost to wall mount a TV?

Airtasker's price charts put it at about $100 to $219, with medians of $135 to $150. Mounting often costs extra if the mount or cabling is not already in place. We found no price for hiding the cables in the wall.

Can I get an extra TV point added?

Yes. One Sydney installer lists $80 to $150 per extra TV outlet. Ask whether the existing cable and amplifier can handle another point.

How much is home theatre setup?

Airtasker's price chart gives $115 to $220, with a median of $150, and its FAQ gives $100 to $250. This rests on one marketplace. Price depends on the number of speakers, the cabling and the equipment you already have.

Do antenna installers have to be registered?

We could not confirm this from the regulator. One installer says it uses ACMA-registered cablers. Ask any installer who will run cable whether they are registered with an ACMA-accredited registrar, and ask for the number.

Sources and method

Built on 19 October 2026 from four marketplace price charts, one Sydney antenna installer's published price list and one compiled blog guide. Sources disagree sharply on antenna installation, so that range spans them; extra points, multi-point installs and hourly rates rest on one source each. No regulator page could be opened for the cabling rules, which is a gap. GST basis is not stated by the sources. How we calculate our guides.

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