Adding power points in Wollongong usually costs $220-$480 each
A standard new double power point in a Wollongong house is usually $220-$480 in 2026. Replacing an existing outlet is normally $120-$220. Outdoor, garage, kitchen and home office outlets cost more when they need weatherproof fittings, RCD protection, a dedicated circuit or a longer cable run through brick, slab or tight roof space.
Real per-unit rates for Wollongong homes
Power point pricing is mostly labour and access. The outlet itself is not the expensive part. The cost is in finding a compliant cable route, protecting the circuit, testing it properly and issuing the paperwork. A Figtree brick veneer home with clear roof space is a different job from a Fairy Meadow unit with concrete walls or a Thirroul cottage with old wiring.
| Item | Typical 2026 rate | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Replace existing standard double outlet | $120-$220 each | No new cable run, usually less than 1 hour if wiring tests cleanly. |
| New indoor double outlet | $220-$480 each | Depends on roof access, wall type and distance from a suitable circuit. |
| Extra outlet on same visit | $160-$320 each | Cheaper when the electrician is already set up and the cable route is shared. |
| USB or smart outlet | $260-$560 each | Higher fitting cost, depth of wall box and compatibility with existing wiring. |
| Weatherproof outdoor outlet | $330-$750 each | Needs suitable IP-rated enclosure, RCD protection and weather-safe cable route. |
| Dedicated circuit | $380-$900 | Often needed for workshop loads, garage freezers, EV prep or outdoor equipment. |
| Switchboard room or RCD upgrade | $220-$650 per circuit | Needed where the board lacks spare ways or safety switch protection. |
These are realistic domestic rates, not commercial fitout rates. For wider context, compare this with our electrical pricing guide and the broader electrician cost calculator.
The four things that move the quote most
Access is first. Single-storey homes in Dapto, Unanderra and parts of Corrimal often have roof space that makes cable routes quicker. Apartments, double-storey homes and slab additions can need more careful routing, surface conduit or a longer pathway back to the switchboard.
Existing wiring is second. If the home still has older cabling, brittle insulation, mixed DIY work or no RCD protection, a simple outlet request can become a same-week safety conversation. The honest answer is sometimes to delay the extra outlets and put the money toward a switchboard upgrade first.
Load matters. A phone charger beside the bed is light duty. A garage fridge, office with multiple monitors, workshop tool, outdoor pump or future EV trickle charger is a heavier load. Those jobs may need a dedicated circuit so the outlet is not sharing with half the house.
Location changes the fitting. Bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, balconies and exposed outdoor walls need extra care around moisture and positioning. A cheap indoor outlet under an eave is not the same as a properly weatherproof outlet that will survive salt air from Bulli, Thirroul and Kiama.
Worked example: three new outlets in a Figtree home
A common local job is a family adding a study outlet, a TV outlet and one garage outlet in a single-storey Figtree brick veneer home. The roof space is usable, the switchboard has RCDs and there is a suitable nearby circuit for the study and TV positions.
| Line item | Calculation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| First new indoor double outlet | Study outlet with short cable route | $320 |
| Second indoor outlet on same visit | TV wall, same roof access | $240 |
| Garage outlet | Longer run and tougher access | $380 |
| Testing and CCEW | Included in licensed work | $0 additional |
| Likely total | Three outlets, no new circuit | $940 |
If that same garage outlet needed a dedicated circuit from the board, the job might land closer to $1,350-$1,750. If the switchboard had no safety switches, we would quote that separately and explain whether it is required before the outlet work proceeds. For jobs related to home charging, read the dedicated EV charger installation page before spending money on a garage outlet that may not suit your car.
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When you do not need a new power point
If the problem is a single extra phone charger, a good quality power board with overload protection may be the cheaper and sensible answer. We do not recommend daisy chaining power boards, running extension leads under rugs or using cheap multi-plug adaptors, but not every inconvenience justifies cutting walls and running new cable.
You also may not need a new outlet if furniture has simply blocked the existing one. For renters, ask the property manager before requesting fixed wiring changes. For a tripping outlet or warm switch, treat it as a fault instead of an upgrade and read our one-room power outage guide or book an inspection through safety inspections.
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