Price index
What welding machines cost in Australia
Observed prices — not RRP marketing. Every category below carries per-model rows with sources and observation dates. Updated as listings change.
MIG welder
$182 – $3,094
17 models · typical $400–$800
TIG welder
$369 – $19,360
7 models · typical $1,200–$3,500 (AC/DC)
Stick welder
$104 – $699
8 models · typical $150–$450
Multi-process welder
$219 – $3,999
27 models · typical $400–$1,300
Handheld laser welder
$4,599 – $32,999
13 models · typical $12,000–$20,000
Plasma cutter
$299 – $2,999
12 models · typical $400–$1,200
MIG wire
$15 – $300
6 models · typical $40–$90 per 15kg roll
Welding electrode
$20 – $150
6 models · typical $30–$60 per 5kg packet
Angle grinder
$49 – $450
10 models · typical $80–$200
Welding helmet
$25 – $2,991
15 models · typical $100–$200
Welding safety gear
$8 – $158
9 models · typical $15–$30 gloves · $90–$160 blankets
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The state of Australian welding machine prices
Quarterly index
Australian Welding Price Index — Q3 2026
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Every tracked model with its observed price
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