Electric Gate Installation Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of an electric gate installation. Use the options below for an indicative 2026 Australian price, then get written quotes to confirm.
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Getting power and conduit to the gate is often the biggest hidden cost, if you are doing other earthworks, lay the conduit at the same time to save trenching twice.
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How we estimate this
An electric gate installation in Australia typically costs around $1,500 to $3,500 in 2026 to automate an existing gate, rising to $5,000 to $12,000 for a new sliding or double swing gate with power and extras.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding electric gate installation costs in Australia
An electric gate installation in Australia typically costs around $1,500 to $3,500 in 2026 to automate an existing gate, rising to $5,000 to $12,000 for a new sliding or double swing gate with power and extras.
The cost is the gate, the motor and the electrical work to power and control it. Automating an existing gate is cheapest, while a new fabricated gate with trenched power and intercom is the top end.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric gate installation cost in Australia?
Roughly $1,500 to $3,500 in 2026 to automate an existing gate, and $5,000 to $12,000 for a new gate with power and extras.
What is the biggest cost in automating a gate?
Often getting mains power and control cabling to the gate. If power is already there it is cheap, but trenching a new supply can rival the cost of the motor itself.
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