National median for colonoscopy is $968. View Australia's real-world price spread and find local clinics.
Australia-wide median
$968
Based on 135 real patient reports, the national typical out-of-pocket gap is $968.
Patient-reported median, not a quote. How we calculate this →
All prices include GST unless stated.
Full Market Range
$300 - $3,535
Middle 50% Range
$850 - $1,038
Patient Reports
135 reports
Current Signal
22 Oct 2026
41 patients contributed recently
With a larger set of reports, the median is the most stable baseline. It strips out highly subsidised public patients and premium outliers so you can budget from the middle of the market.
Reviewed dataset
Every data point is crowdsourced anonymously from Australian patients. We publish the median, the sample size, and whether the figure reflects a city-level cost summary or a modelled estimate so you can judge how much weight to place on each figure.
Price Distribution
Lowest reported
$300
Middle 50%
$850, $1,038
Highest reported
$3,535
Based on 135 patient reports. This procedure is not covered by Medicare. The full cost sits with you out of pocket.
Estimated Baseline
Estimated Typical OOP
$774
CostDoc National Median
$968
Australia-Wide Benchmark
Estimated baseline
Estimated breakdown based on typical Australian specialist billing patterns. For actual Medicare rebates, visit the Medical Costs Finder at health.gov.au.
Estimated Fee Breakdown
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Your out-of-pocket | $774 | 53% |
Your out-of-pocket
$774
All prices include GST unless stated.
City-by-City Breakdown
Based on 135 patient reports nationwide, the median out-of-pocket in Australia is $968, ranging from $300 to $3,535.
Yes, Medicare covers a colonoscopy when you have a specialist referral. The rebate covers 75-85% of the schedule fee, but most specialists charge above that so you'll face a gap. If you have private health hospital cover, it helps with facility fees.
Expect rest for the day, normal activities next day, prep day before. Your specialist will give you a personalised timeline based on your situation.
Risks include infection, bleeding, and reactions to sedation. Serious complications are rare for a day procedure. Your specialist will talk you through what to watch for during recovery.
Look for a specialist with AHPRA registration and specific experience with this procedure. Ask about their facility, whether they do it as a day case, and what follow-up is included. Compare quotes from at least two providers.
This page reflects reports updated as recently as 22 Oct 2026.