Heat pump cost calculator
Get a realistic ballpark for installing a reverse-cycle heat pump in your home. Pick the system type, your number of bedrooms and how many rooms need a head, then see the figure with any state rebate applied. It is an estimate to help you plan, not a fixed quote.
Estimate your reverse-cycle cost
A single split heats one zone; a multi-head or ducted system heats the whole home.
A rough proxy for home size and the heat output you need.
Each additional room or zone you want to heat adds an indoor head and pipework.
Reverse-cycle rebates vary by state and program - check eligibility before you count on a figure.
An Australian ballpark before any rebate. State rebates vary by location - check what is open where you live. This is an estimate, not a fixed quote - book a site assessment for an exact price.
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What goes into the price
A reverse-cycle install is not a single product price. The biggest factors are the system type (a single split heats one zone, while a multi-head or ducted system heats the whole home), the size of your home, and how many rooms or zones you need to cover. Bigger homes and ducted systems need a higher-output unit and more pipework, ductwork and labour.
Choose a single split or a multi-head/ducted system, set your number of bedrooms, and enter how many extra rooms need a head.
See your estimated cost as a low-to-high range, with any state rebate toggled on or off to show what you would actually pay.
Use the estimate to set your budget, then book a site assessment with a licensed installer for a firm, written price.
Save a one-page PDF of your estimate to keep or send to installers when you ask them to quote.
Estimate = base install + system type + home size + extra rooms - rebate Why reverse-cycle quotes vary so much
No two homes heat the same way
Two houses on the same street can get very different quotes. The number of zones, the run lengths to each head, whether you go split or ducted, the electrical work needed, and how easy the outdoor unit is to site all move the price. Ducted systems cost far more than a single split because of the ductwork. That is why a real site assessment, not a calculator, gives the firm number - this is here to set your expectations before you book one.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a reverse-cycle heat pump cost in Australia? +
As a ballpark, a single reverse-cycle split system runs from around $2,500 installed, while a larger multi-head or ducted system can reach $7,000 or more before any rebate. Most homes land between those depending on how many rooms they cover. State rebates vary by location, so the amount you actually pay can be lower where a program applies. Set your own details above for an estimate closer to your home.
What affects the price of a reverse-cycle install? +
The main drivers are the system type (a single split is cheaper than multi-head or ducted), the size of your home, how many rooms or zones you need to cover, and the electrical and pipework runs. Access, the difficulty of siting the outdoor unit, and whether you need switchboard upgrades also matter. A state rebate then reduces the final figure where one applies.
Are there rebates for heat pumps in Australia? +
It depends on which state you live in. Victoria runs the Victorian Energy Upgrades program for reverse-cycle systems, NSW has the Energy Savings Scheme, and federal Small-scale Technology Certificates mainly apply to heat pump hot water rather than space heating. The amounts and eligibility vary by state and program, so check what is open where you live before you count on a number, and ask your installer what they have seen approved locally.
Is this reverse-cycle cost estimate accurate? +
It is a realistic ballpark based on current Australian price ranges, not a fixed quote. Real costs depend on a site assessment of your specific home - its layout, run lengths, electrical setup and access - so treat the figure as a planning guide. Use it to set your budget and to sense-check the quotes you get, then rely on a proper installer assessment for the exact price.
How do I get an exact reverse-cycle quote? +
Book a site assessment with one or two licensed air conditioning installers. They will check your layout, the run lengths to each head, your switchboard and access, and give a firm written quote, including any state rebate paperwork. Take your estimate from this tool along so you can compare like for like. Most reputable installers will not give a final price without a site visit.
Is a reverse-cycle heat pump cheaper to run than gas heating? +
Running cost depends on your home, your electricity and gas rates and how the system is set up. A well-sized reverse-cycle system in a reasonably insulated home can be cheaper to run than gas ducted heating, because it produces several units of heat for each unit of electricity. This tool covers the install cost, not running costs - your installer can model the running figures for your home.
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