Security for premises & events

Security for premises & events in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Event security in Australia is usually charged per guard per hour, commonly around A$35–A$100, and licensed guards in Sydney are often quoted at A$50–A$80 each. Static guards for premises run A$38–A$65 an hour in Sydney, and mobile patrols start from about A$55 per patrol. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, November 2026; for a price on your own site or event, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and what to check

Licences are set by each state and territory, and the firm supplying the guards needs its own licence. The rules shown include a South Australian security agent licence, which costs A$1,552 in total for a company (A$457 application fee plus A$812 pre-grant fee). Check each guard's current register status and renewal evidence. For events, ask whether the guards hold responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificates and whether they are trained in crowd control.

Season and events

Event demand follows the calendar. December to February covers summer festivals and New Year events, while June to August suits indoor events. Book early for a peak date, and give the start and finish times so the price is clear from the start.

How it is bought here

Rates are quoted per guard per hour or per patrol, so give the number of posts and the hours. Ask whether the rate includes travel and a minimum shift length, and whether armed guards cost more. Name your city and suburb, because the licence rules differ between New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT.

What to write in your request

Describe the site to guard and how many guards or posts you need, the schedule, the date or term, and whether the guards must hold a particular licence or be armed. For an event, add the number of guests. Give the site address and your budget, and mention any extras such as bag checks or crowd control.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the premises or event in your own words in a chat. The AI asks for missing details such as dates, hours and the site address, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in your city, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, terms and availability, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related services are listed under business services, and you can start from the request field on the home page.