Ducted air conditioning
cost in Townsville

$10,300–$16,200 installed for most Townsville homes. Single-storey zoned systems run $10,300–$13,200; larger two-storey homes run $13,200–$16,200. Roof cavity access and zone count set where you land, the unit itself is typically only 40–50% of the price.

Cyclonic fixing standards, corrosion-resistant equipment, and sizing for the build-up when heat and humidity arrive together. Those aren't upgrades in Townsville, they're the baseline spec, and an honest quote itemises them rather than surprising you later.

Usually, and by a lot: a like-for-like changeover reusing sound ductwork runs about $10,300–$13,300 in Townsville, skipping most of the labour. Get the ducts inspected first, old leaky runs can eat the saving in running costs and are sometimes worth replacing anyway.

For 1–3 rooms, splits win on install and running cost. From 4+ daily-use rooms, ducted becomes competitive per room and wins on whole-home coverage and aesthetics. Our split vs ducted calculator runs both totals for your home in thirty seconds, free, no email.

1–2 days on site for a straightforward single-storey install, 2–3 days for two-storey or complex zoning, after a proper site visit and quote, ducted is never priced accurately over the phone. From the build-up onward, add 2–4 weeks of queue before the crew arrives, book in the Dry.