Gastric Sleeve Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of gastric sleeve (bariatric) surgery in Australia. Private health cover dramatically changes the out-of-pocket cost.
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Your estimate sits within the typical range.
Self-funded bariatric surgery is the full cost, but a 12-month wait on new private cover often still works out cheaper overall.
Ways to save
- Appropriate private health cover (after the 12-month waiting period) dramatically reduces the out-of-pocket cost.
- A Medicare item number applies to bariatric surgery for eligible patients, reducing the surgeon and anaesthetist gap.
How we estimate this
Gastric sleeve surgery in Australia costs around $18,000–$22,000 self-funded in 2026, but only $3,500–$6,000 out-of-pocket with appropriate private health cover.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Understanding gastric sleeve costs in Australia
Gastric sleeve surgery in Australia costs around $18,000–$22,000 self-funded in 2026, but only $3,500–$6,000 out-of-pocket with appropriate private health cover.
Because the gap with cover is so much smaller, many patients take out gold/bariatric private cover and wait the 12 months rather than self-funding.
Frequently asked questions
How much does gastric sleeve surgery cost in Australia?
Around $18,000–$22,000 self-funded in 2026, or $3,500–$6,000 out-of-pocket with appropriate private health cover.
Does private health cover bariatric surgery?
Gold-tier (or specific bariatric) cover does, after a 12-month waiting period, reducing your out-of-pocket to the gap and surgeon fee.
Is gastric sleeve covered by Medicare?
A Medicare item number applies for eligible patients, reducing the surgeon and anaesthetist gap, but it doesn’t cover hospital costs without private cover.
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