Quick price summary: Aged Care Facilities in Sydney (2026)

Low end: $66/day basic daily fee (government-set) plus minimal means-tested contribution for fully subsidised residents
Mid-range: $250–$550/day all-inclusive (RAD of $300,000–$470,000 or equivalent DAP, plus means-tested fees)
High end / enterprise: $600–$900+/day for premium suites with RADs above $750,000 and extra service fees

Prices in AUD. Last updated 2026.

What Do Aged Care Facilities Cost in Sydney?

Price Breakdown by Service Level

Service Level	What You Get	Typical Price Range (per day, AUD)	Best For
Government-Subsidised (Basic)	Basic daily care fee only; accommodation fully or partially supported; standard shared or single room; clinical care, meals, laundry included	$66–$100/day (fees only; RAD may be $0 if supported)	Residents with assets and income below government thresholds; pension recipients
Standard Residential	Basic daily fee plus means-tested care fee; RAD of $200,000–$470,000 or equivalent DAP; private room; standard amenities	$150–$320/day (all fees combined)	Part-pensioners and self-funded retirees with modest assets
Premium Residential	Private ensuite room; RAD of $470,000–$750,000; extra service fees; enhanced dining and activity programs; higher staffing ratios	$350–$600/day (all fees combined)	Residents seeking superior amenity and who hold significant home equity or savings
High-End / Extra Service	Luxury suites; RAD above $750,000; full extra service status; concierge-style care; allied health on site; premium catering and private dining	$600–$900+/day (all fees combined)	High-net-worth residents prioritising environment, privacy, and extensive optional services

Register with My Aged Care (phone 1800 200 422) and obtain an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) assessment. Without this, a facility cannot formally offer a place. The assessment is free and determines your eligibility for permanent residential care.
Request an income and assets assessment from Services Australia. This produces a fee estimate showing your basic daily fee, whether a means-tested care fee applies, and the maximum you would be required to pay. Use the fee estimator at my.gov.au as a starting point before formal assessment results arrive.
Contact a minimum of three to five Sydney facilities directly and request their current Room Price List. Providers are legally required to publish RAD amounts on My Aged Care, but calling directly gives you information on room availability, DAP rates, and any extra service fees not immediately visible online.
Engage an independent, accredited aged care financial adviser (look for FAAA members with aged care specialist credentials) before signing any agreement. The decision to pay a RAD versus a DAP has long-term tax, Centrelink, and estate implications that vary by individual financial circumstances.
Visit shortlisted facilities in person, ideally unannounced or with short notice, to assess staffing levels, cleanliness, resident interaction, and meal quality. Ask for the facility’s latest Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission audit report.

A provider that cannot provide a written Room Price List or that quotes accommodation costs verbally without documentation. All RAD amounts must be published and formally agreed in writing before a resident enters care.
Extra service fees that are bundled into the accommodation agreement without a separate itemised schedule. Residents have the right to see exactly what optional services cost before committing.
Facilities with a pattern of non-compliance notices from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Check the national register before shortlisting any facility.
Pressure to sign admission agreements quickly, particularly before the Services Australia income and assets assessment has been completed. Legitimate providers allow time for financial advice.
No clear process for hardship provisions. Services Australia administers hardship provisions for residents who cannot meet their assessed fees. A reputable facility will be familiar with this process and willing to assist families in applying. A provider who dismisses hardship provisions as irrelevant or unavailable is a concern.
RAD amounts not listed on the My Aged Care provider portal. This is a legal requirement. An unlisted or inconsistently listed RAD suggests poor administration and possible non-compliance.

For a curated list of top-rated providers, see our guide: Best Aged Care Facilities in Sydney (2026).