Cat grooming

Cat grooming in Australia: what it costs and how to book

Updated 31 October 2026

A standard cat grooming session in Australia usually costs between A$65 and A$85 and includes a bath, brush and nail trim. Long-haired breeds cost about A$90 to A$120, and a fuller groom can reach A$100 to A$200 depending on the work needed. For prices in your own suburb, describe your cat on BlaBlaPrice and compare local groomers' offers.

Licences and qualifications

Cat grooming has no national or state licence, and no qualification is legally required, so anyone can start a grooming business. A business still needs its usual registrations. Ask what training your groomer has and how often they handle cats, not only dogs. If your cat needs sedation, ask the clinic what the procedure includes; at one vet clinic a groom under sedation is listed at A$390.

Season and coat care

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Some salons list de-shedding as a separate service; one Melbourne salon charges A$80 for it, so ask for it when your cat sheds heavily. Book before the warm months if you can, so that a long coat is brushed out before it mats. Coat condition is one of the first things a groomer checks, so mention it in your request.

How grooming is priced and booked here

Prices are usually per session rather than per hour. One Sydney groomer charges A$50 per 30 minutes and adds A$20 for nail clipping. Coat length is quoted in millimetres: one salon's full coat trim covers lengths of 6 to 16 mm. Tell the groomer your city and suburb, and ask whether the price includes a home visit.

What to write in your request

Name the service you want (bath, brush, full groom, nails or de-shedding), your cat's breed and coat, and the coat's condition, including any matting. Describe the temperament, since a nervous cat may need a longer appointment. Add your city or suburb, the date you prefer, whether you need a home visit, and your budget. If your cat needs sedation, say so at the start, because it changes the price and the booking.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe your cat in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you wish. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for any missing details, looks through groomers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Groomers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Create a request or see how it works.