X-Ray Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a medical x-ray. Most referred x-rays are bulk-billed or low-cost under Medicare, the cost mainly arises if the x-ray is not Medicare-eligible or you go to a non-bulk-billing clinic.
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Your estimate sits within the typical range.
Most GP-referred plain x-rays are bulk-billed at many radiology clinics, costing you nothing. If a clinic charges a gap, it is worth ringing a bulk-billing provider.
Plain x-rays are inexpensive and often bulk-billed when referred. The cost mainly depends on whether the clinic bulk-bills and whether the x-ray is Medicare-eligible with a valid referral.
💰 Ways to save
- Go to a bulk-billing radiology clinic with your referral, many x-rays cost you nothing.
- A GP or specialist referral usually makes an x-ray Medicare-rebatable.
- Ask the clinic up front whether they bulk-bill x-rays, it varies between providers.
How we estimate this
A medical x-ray in Australia is often bulk-billed (free) in 2026 when referred and Medicare-eligible. Where a gap applies, it is usually $30 to $80 for a single area, and a fully self-funded x-ray is typically $60 to $150.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Understanding x-ray costs in Australia
A medical x-ray in Australia is often bulk-billed (free) in 2026 when referred and Medicare-eligible. Where a gap applies, it is usually $30 to $80 for a single area, and a fully self-funded x-ray is typically $60 to $150.
Cost depends mainly on whether the clinic bulk-bills and whether the x-ray is Medicare-eligible with a valid referral. Multiple areas or views cost more. Plain x-rays are among the cheaper imaging tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an x-ray cost in Australia?
Often free (bulk-billed) in 2026 when referred and eligible. Where a gap applies it is usually $30 to $80 for a single area, and a self-funded x-ray is typically $60 to $150.
Are x-rays covered by Medicare?
Most GP or specialist-referred plain x-rays are, and many clinics bulk-bill them. Without a valid referral or where not eligible, you pay in full. Ask the clinic whether they bulk-bill.
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