Quick answer: CCTV installation cost in Perth currently starts from $1,250 excluding GST based on HomeSafe Securities advertised packages. Four-camera packages range from $1,250 to $2,050 excluding GST, while six-camera packages range from $1,850 to $3,100 excluding GST. The final price depends on camera choice, storage, property layout, cabling and installation complexity.
How Much Should You Budget for CCTV Installation in Perth?
The security camera installation cost in Perth customers can expect in 2026 depends mainly on system size:
| CCTV system | Price excluding GST | Price including GST |
| Four-camera CCTV package | $1,250–$2,050 | $1,375–$2,255 |
| Six-camera CCTV package | $1,850–$3,100 | $2,035–$3,410 |
| Larger home CCTV system | Custom quotation | Custom quotation |
| Commercial CCTV system | Custom quotation | Custom quotation |
| Existing CCTV upgrade | Custom quotation | Custom quotation |
These are current advertised package prices checked in July 2026, not guaranteed quotations for every property — two homes can both need four cameras and still cost differently once cable routes, roof access and mounting positions are assessed. A written, property-specific quote confirms the complete price.
HomeSafe’s Current Supplied-and-Installed Packages
When comparing CCTV camera systems Perth installers advertise, always check what the price actually includes. Every HomeSafe package includes the cameras, a network video recorder, a surveillance hard drive, mobile app viewing for compatible iOS and Android devices, professional installation, system configuration, camera testing and basic user training. All current packages use 6MP cameras.
Four-camera packages
| Package | Cameras | Recorder | Storage | Price ex GST | Price inc GST |
| EZ-IP | 4 × 6MP | 4-channel NVR | 2TB | $1,250 | $1,375 |
| HiLook | 4 × 6MP | 4-channel NVR | 2TB | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| Dahua | 4 × 6MP | 4-channel NVR | 2TB | $1,450 | $1,595 |
| Hikvision | 4 × 6MP | 4-channel NVR | 2TB | $2,050 | $2,255 |
Six-camera packages
| Package | Cameras | Recorder | Storage | Price ex GST | Price inc GST |
| EZ-IP | 6 × 6MP | 8-channel NVR | 4TB | $1,850 | $2,035 |
| HiLook | 6 × 6MP | 8-channel NVR | 4TB | $1,950 | $2,145 |
| Dahua | 6 × 6MP | 8-channel NVR | 4TB | $2,050 | $2,255 |
| Hikvision | 6 × 6MP | 8-channel NVR | 4TB | $3,100 | $3,410 |
The eight-channel recorder in the six-camera packages may leave room for two additional compatible cameras, but confirm expansion capacity — recorder compatibility, storage and network capacity all matter — before purchasing.
What Do You Get at Each Price Point?
The prices below reflect HomeSafe’s current advertised packages. They should not be interpreted as a universal quality ranking, because features vary between specific camera and recorder models.
- EZ-IP (from $1,250 / $1,850 ex GST) is the lowest-priced way to get a professionally installed, recorder-based system while keeping the initial spend down.
- HiLook (from $1,300 / $1,950 ex GST) sits just above EZ-IP in the current range.
- Dahua (from $1,450 / $2,050 ex GST) occupies the middle of the range.
- Hikvision (from $2,050 / $3,100 ex GST) is the highest-priced option currently advertised.
Rather than choosing on price or brand reputation alone, ask for the exact camera and recorder model numbers in any quote and compare them on: night performance, detection features, camera design, audio capability, recorder capacity, the mobile application, warranty, and upgrade compatibility. A mid-priced model suited to your lighting, viewing distance and coverage needs may provide better results than a more expensive model selected mainly because of its brand name.
Match the Camera System to Your Property
- A four-camera system may suit a standard home, villa, townhouse, small office or shop with four clearly defined monitoring areas — typically the front entrance, driveway or garage, a side gate, and the backyard or rear entrance. Each camera should have a clear purpose; the goal is useful identification, not cameras for their own sake.
- A six-camera system may be more suitable for corner blocks, two-storey homes, properties with access on both sides, detached garages and small business premises with several entrances. The eight-channel recorder included in these packages may also leave capacity for additional compatible cameras, subject to storage, network and equipment requirements.
- A customised system is the right path when you need more than six cameras, multiple buildings, internal and external coverage, longer recording retention, or integration with alarms, intercoms or access control. We design these around the property layout, camera angles and lighting rather than forcing a package to fit.
Not Sure How Many Cameras You Need? Request a Site Quote or Contact Us
What Moves the Final Installation Price Up or Down?
Beyond the package you choose, five property factors shape the final CCTV camera installation price:
- Camera count. Every additional camera adds equipment, cabling, mounting and configuration time, and needs a recorder channel.
- Camera model. Models differ in image quality, night performance, viewing angle, detection features and audio — which is why quotes should name exact models, not just brands.
- Property layout and cable access. Single-storey homes with accessible roof space are often more straightforward to install than properties with restricted access or complex cable routes. Two-storey construction, restricted roof access, renovated buildings, solid or unusual wall materials, detached buildings, high mounting points and long cable routes can increase labour and may cause an advertised package price to change after a site assessment.
- Recorder and storage. A recorder with spare channels and a hard drive sized to your actual retention needs may cost slightly more upfront, but they can reduce the need for expensive replacements later.
- Optional features. Human and vehicle detection, colour night footage, two-way audio, warning lights and smart event search all influence equipment cost. Only pay for features that solve a real monitoring problem at your property.
- Other additions to check: network switches or upgrades, poles and extended brackets, removal of an old system, repair of unsuitable existing cabling, and after-hours commercial installation.
Home and Commercial CCTV Cost Considerations
Homes. Our advertised home-suitable packages start from $1,250 excluding GST through our home CCTV camera installation service. Most Perth homes use four to six CCTV cameras in Perth’s typical layouts across the front entrance, driveway, garage, side access and backyard. Placement matters as much as quantity: professional security camera installation positions each camera for the footage you actually need — a camera mounted too high gives a wide overview with limited facial detail, and one facing strong light produces washed-out footage. Good positioning often beats adding another camera.
Businesses. Commercial CCTV systems are quoted individually because premises vary so much. A small shop may need entrance, point-of-sale, customer-area and stockroom coverage; a warehouse adds loading zones, aisles, boundaries, staff access and car parks. Commercial costs rise with camera count, cable distance, storage retention, multiple authorised users, after-hours installation and integration with other security systems.
| Requirement | Residential CCTV | Commercial CCTV |
| Typical objective | Monitor the home and its access points | Monitor premises, assets, operations and access |
| Common camera areas | Door, driveway, garage, gate, backyard | Entry, reception, stock, registers, loading areas, car parks |
| Typical system size | Often four to six cameras | From small setups to large networks |
| User access | Homeowner or household | Owners, managers and authorised staff |
| Storage requirements | Based on household needs | Often longer retention and more capacity |
| Pricing method | Standard packages may be suitable | A custom quotation is usually required |
Choosing the Technology: Resolution, Connection and Storage
- Camera Resolution
Our advertised packages use 6MP cameras — a practical balance of detail and storage use for most homes and small businesses. Higher resolution records more detail but consumes more storage and network capacity, and megapixels are only one part of image quality: sensor, lens, lighting, position and viewing distance decide whether footage is actually usable. A correctly positioned camera may provide more useful footage than a higher-resolution camera installed at an unsuitable angle or distance.
- Wired, PoE or Wireless Connections
A wired or Power over Ethernet system runs a physical cable to each camera — PoE carries power and data on one cable — giving stable connections, centralised continuous recording and no dependence on Wi-Fi, at the cost of cabling labour. Wireless cameras reduce data cabling but usually still need power, and battery-powered cameras require periodic charging and commonly use event-based recording rather than continuous local recording, depending on the model and storage setup. Wireless suits renters, small properties and single monitoring points; for a permanent multi-camera installation, wired or PoE is generally the more consistent choice.
- CCTV Storage Capacity
When the surveillance drive fills, the oldest footage is overwritten — so retention time, not the terabytes on the label, is the number to compare. Retention depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression, continuous vs event recording and scene activity. Our four-camera packages include 2TB storage, while six-camera packages include 4TB. Ask whether a larger drive is available for your selected recorder if you need longer retention, and how many days the system will retain at the settings that will actually be used.
What a Complete Installation Quote Should Cover
A professional installation is design and configuration work, not just mounting hardware. Beyond the cameras, recorder and drive, the installer must plan positions, run and secure cabling, connect and configure every camera, set recording quality and schedules, adjust detection settings, connect the network, set up mobile viewing, test live and recorded footage, and show you how to retrieve recordings. A hardware-only kit price includes none of this work.
Our step-by-step guide to how the CCTV installation process works from quote to setup walks through each stage of a HomeSafe installation, from the first phone call to handover.
How to Compare CCTV Quotes Without Missing Important Details
Put every quote through the same checks:
- What exact camera brand, model and resolution are included?
- What recorder is included, and how many channels remain free for future cameras?
- What hard-drive capacity is included, and how many days will footage be retained?
- Is the system wired, PoE or wireless?
- Is all standard cabling, mounting hardware, labour, configuration and testing included?
- Is mobile viewing setup included?
- Will I be shown how to retrieve and export footage?
- What equipment warranty and workmanship warranty apply?
- Is GST included in the quoted figure?
- What circumstances could change the final price?
- Do you hold the required WA security licence, and is cabling performed or supervised by a registered cabler?
- Is support available after installation?
Treat these as red flags: a quote with no named camera models, no storage details, no cabling or installation inclusions, no warranty conditions, no GST status, no licence information, no testing or training, or a CCTV system installation cost dramatically below every other quote. A very low number usually means something on this list is missing — and paying for it later costs more than including it now.
The same logic applies over the life of the system: poor night footage, overwritten recordings, wrong camera angles, default settings that never recorded, and recorders with no spare channels are the false economies we’re most often called to fix. Judge a system by the quality and accessibility of its footage, not by the number of cameras on the walls.
Licensing, Cabling and Warranty Checks
In Western Australia, a Class 2 Security Installer licence authorises a person to install, maintain and repair security alarms and CCTV used for security purposes. Self-employed security installers and subcontractors operating under their own ABN must also hold an appropriate Security Agent licence.
Communications cabling must be performed by an appropriately registered cabler, or by someone working under the registered cabler’s direct supervision. After applicable cabling work, the registered cabler must provide a written statement certifying that the work complies with the relevant Wiring Rules.
Our Perth team is licensed and experienced in residential and commercial CCTV, alarms and intercoms. Whoever you choose, ask for the security licence details, the cabler’s registration, the certification statement after cabling work, and both the equipment and workmanship warranty terms in writing.
Licensing requirements can change. Verify current rules at the official sources:
- WA Police — Licensing Services (Security)
- WA Police — Security licence application requirements
- ACMA — cabling registration and provider rules
Camera Placement, Privacy and Responsible Use
A CCTV system should protect your property while respecting the people around it. Focus cameras on the relevant areas of your own property — entrances, driveway, backyard and perimeter — and avoid unnecessary views into neighbouring private areas. Restrict access to recorded footage to the people who genuinely need it, and protect the recorder and mobile app with strong, unique passwords and updated firmware.
Businesses have additional responsibilities: review your workplace and customer-surveillance obligations before installing cameras, consider signage and staff notification, and set clear rules for who can access footage and how long it is retained.
This information is general only. Businesses should obtain advice on any privacy, employment or surveillance obligations that apply to their operations.
How the HomeSafe CCTV Quote and Installation Process Works
Every quote follows the same three stages: an initial discussion about your property and concerns, a site assessment covering entry points, camera angles, lighting and cable routes, and then installation, testing and a full handover — with support available afterwards. A standard home installation is often completed within one day.
Why Choose HomeSafe Securities?
Choosing the right installer matters as much as choosing the right cameras — here’s what sets us apart:
- Upfront pricing — packages published online from $1,250 ex GST, supplied and installed, no surprises
- Licensed technicians — CCTV in WA is licensed security work, and our Perth team is qualified for it
- Multiple brands, honest advice — EZ-IP, HiLook, Dahua, Hikvision — we fit the system to your property, not a sales target
- Everything included — installation, configuration, testing, mobile app setup and user training in every package
- Workmanship warranty + local support — a Perth team that’s still here after the install
Request a Property-Specific Quote
Online package prices can help you estimate your CCTV installation cost, but an accurate quote must consider your property layout, camera positions, cabling and installation requirements. HomeSafe Securities supplies and installs CCTV systems for homes and businesses throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CCTV installation cost in Perth in 2026?
HomeSafe Securities’ current supplied-and-installed CCTV packages range from $1,250 to $3,100 excluding GST. The final cost depends on the package, property and any additional installation requirements.
How much does a four-camera CCTV system cost?
HomeSafe’s current four-camera packages range from $1,250 to $2,050 excluding GST. Each advertised package includes four 6MP cameras, a four-channel NVR, a 2TB surveillance hard drive, mobile viewing, installation, configuration, testing and basic user training.
How much does a six-camera CCTV system cost?
Current six-camera packages range from $1,850 to $3,100 excluding GST. They include six 6MP cameras, an eight-channel NVR, a 4TB surveillance hard drive and professional setup.
How many CCTV cameras does a home need?
Many Perth homes use four to six cameras to cover entrances, driveways, garages, side access and backyards. The right number depends on the property layout and the areas you want to monitor.
Can I watch my CCTV cameras on my phone?
Yes. Our advertised packages include mobile viewing for compatible iOS and Android devices.
How long does CCTV installation take?
A standard home installation can often be completed within one day, depending on the camera quantity and property layout. Larger or more complicated projects may take longer.
Is GST included in HomeSafe’s package prices?
Our pricing page displays current packages excluding GST. This guide shows both excluding-GST and including-GST figures. Check the written quotation for the total amount payable.
Can my existing CCTV system be upgraded?
An existing system may be upgraded with new cameras, additional storage or a replacement recorder. The equipment and existing cabling must first be checked for condition and compatibility.
Do CCTV installers need a licence in Western Australia?
Yes. CCTV installers performing security installation work in Western Australia require the relevant security installer licence. Self-employed installers may also require a Security Agent licence.
About HomeSafe Securities
HomeSafe Securities is a locally owned Perth security company providing home CCTV camera installation, commercial CCTV installation, alarm systems, video intercoms, CCTV upgrades and ongoing security-system support.
We work with established security brands including EZ-IP, HiLook, Dahua, Hikvision, Bosch, TP-Link, UNV and Akuvox, and we service the Perth metropolitan area, including Joondalup, Midland, Fremantle, Rockingham and surrounding suburbs. Recent installations are shown in our project gallery.
Our published package pricing, licensed technicians, professional setup and handover, workmanship warranty and local after-installation support are why Perth homeowners and businesses choose HomeSafe. Every system is planned around the property, coverage priorities and available budget — not sold from a fixed template.
Get a CCTV Installation Quote in Perth → https://homesafesecurities.com.au/contact-us/ or call 0469 880 624
