Australia · 2026
Australia wedding costs by city
Australian weddings average about A$36,000 for 100 guests in 2026. Sydney sits well above that, while regional wine-country and coastal weddings routinely land A$8,000–A$14,000 cheaper for the same standard.
Quick answer
How much does a wedding cost in Australia in 2026?
The average Australia wedding costs A$36,000 for 100 guests in 2026, but the regional spread is the real story — the cheapest cities below come in well under that figure for the same guest list, while the premium destination markets run far above it.
- National average
- A$36,000 for 100 guests
- Cheapest market here
- Hobart — A$24,000–A$38,000
- Who marries you
- marriage celebrant
- Cities covered
- 10
Source: Wedding Planner Central — 2026 planner-verified benchmarks. Free to cite with a link.
City and region cost guides
| City / region | Typical total | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | A$28,000–A$40,000 | 90–120 guests |
| Perth | A$28,000–A$42,000 | 90–120 guests |
| Adelaide | A$24,000–A$36,000 | 90–120 guests |
| the Gold Coast | A$26,000–A$40,000 | 80–110 guests |
| the Hunter Valley | A$35,000–A$55,000 | 90–120 guests |
| Byron Bay | A$38,000–A$65,000 | 70–100 guests |
| the Yarra Valley | A$32,000–A$48,000 | 90–120 guests |
| the Sunshine Coast | A$28,000–A$44,000 | 70–100 guests |
| Canberra | A$26,000–A$38,000 | 90–120 guests |
| Hobart | A$24,000–A$38,000 | 60–90 guests |
Legal requirements in Australia
Lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage with an authorised celebrant at least one month and one day before the date. A registered celebrant charges A$600–A$1,200 for a full ceremony package.
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