How Much Does CCTV Installation Cost in Melbourne? A Straight-Talking 2026 Price Guide
How Much Does CCTV Installation Cost in Melbourne? A Straight-Talking 2026 Price Guide
If you’ve searched “how much does CCTV cost in Melbourne,” you’ve probably seen wildly different numbers. One quote looks like a bargain, the next looks inflated, and it’s rarely clear what you’re actually comparing. The reason is simple: a two-camera kit on a townhouse and a multi-camera system on a double-storey home or a warehouse are not the same product, so their prices shouldn’t be either.
This guide gives you our real installed package prices, explains exactly what pushes a quote up or down, compares the brands we fit, and answers the DIY-versus-professional question honestly. Every price here is an Auztech installed price hardware, cabling, a recorder and professional setup by a licensed technician not a generic market estimate.
Our Residential CCTV Package Prices
For a family home, the biggest cost lever is the number of cameras and the brand you choose. Here’s where our installed packages start. Every package is designed on-site, so the final figure depends on your property but these are real starting points, not teasers.
| Package | What it’s known for | Installed price from |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link VIGI | Sharp low-light imaging at our lowest entry price | $1,200 |
| HiLook AI Dual IR | Hikvision’s value range with AI day-and-night detection | $1,350 |
| Dahua 6MP WizSense | Higher resolution and strong low-light clarity | $1,500 |
| Uniview (UNV) | Reliable 24/7 night performance | Quoted on-site |
| Hikvision | Premium tier with the widest AI feature set | Quoted on-site |
You can see full specifications and inclusions on each package page: HiLook CCTV package, Dahua CCTV package, TP-Link VIGI package, Uniview package, and the Hikvision package.
CCTV for Business: Why Commercial Costs More
Commercial systems cost more per camera than residential ones, and for good reason. Businesses typically need more cameras for full coverage, higher-grade cameras built for continuous operation, longer cable runs across larger buildings, and recorders sized for longer footage retention. A retail shop, a medical centre and a warehouse all have different needs, so commercial jobs are always quoted after an on-site inspection rather than off a fixed list.
If you’re pricing a system for a shop, office, clinic or warehouse, start on our CCTV for business page and book a free site inspection it’s the only way to get an accurate number for a commercial property.
The 6 Things That Actually Change Your Quote
- Number of cameras. The single biggest driver — more cameras means more hardware and more labour.
- Camera resolution and AI features. A standard camera costs less than a 6MP or 8MP unit with AI person and vehicle detection and colour night vision.
- Property type and age. Older weatherboard and double-brick homes across Melbourne’s west make cable runs harder, and double-storey properties add time.
- Cabling complexity. Concrete, limited ceiling access and long runs from the recorder all add labour to the job.
- Recorder and storage. More cameras and longer retention periods need a larger recorder and bigger hard drives.
- TP-Link VIGI, HiLook, Dahua, Uniview and Hikvision sit at different price points, as the table above shows.
Which Brand Is Right for You?
This is the comparison most Melbourne buyers want and rarely find in one place. All five brands we install are genuine and well-supported — the “best” one depends on your budget, your lighting, and how much AI analytics you actually need.
- Best value: TP-Link VIGI (from $1,200 installed) and HiLook (from $1,350 installed) give strong low-light and AI performance at the sharpest prices.
- More resolution and clarity: Dahua 6MP WizSense (from $1,500 installed) suits buyers who want more detail and better low-light footage.
- Reliable 24/7 recording: Uniview is a dependable choice with strong night performance.
- Premium AI feature set: Hikvision sits at the top for demanding sites that need the widest analytics.
Not sure which suits your home? Our CCTV installation Melbourne page walks through each option, or we’ll recommend one at your free on-site inspection.
DIY vs Professional Installation: The Honest Answer
A DIY wireless kit looks cheaper on day one. But once you add cloud-storage subscriptions, battery replacements and your own time troubleshooting dropouts, a professionally installed wired system often costs about the same over a few years — and it’s far more reliable, has no monthly footage limits, and produces footage that actually holds up as evidence.
For a single indoor wi-fi camera watching a pet, DIY is fine. For multi-camera outdoor coverage on a double-storey home or any business, professional installation is strongly recommended. And if you’re building or renovating, running cable now through pre-wiring is the cheapest money you’ll ever spend — retrofitting the same cable through finished plaster costs far more later.
How to Compare Quotes Without Getting Burned
Because every property is different, the only way to get a real number is an on-site inspection. When you compare quotes, make sure each one lists the number and model of cameras, the recorder and storage capacity, the cabling assumptions, the warranty, and whether the price is fully installed. If one quote is dramatically cheaper, it’s almost always quoting a smaller or lower-grade system than the others.
Why Melbourne Chooses Auztech
We’re installers first. Over 15 years, more than 6,000 Melbourne properties, and technicians registered with the Australian Federal Police — which matters when someone is drilling into your walls and handling your footage.
- No call-out fee. We come to your property, inspect it, and quote at no cost.
- Licensed and certified. Master Licence 986-928-00S, with AFP-registered installers and estimators.
- One team for the whole job. CCTV, alarms, intercoms and network — planned together, not by four trades who blame each other.
Read more about the team behind the work, or explore our full CCTV service and packages OR CONTACT US.
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