In Australia, timing belt replacement usually lands around AUD 600–1,200 for small four-cylinders, AUD 800–1,800 if you add the water pump, and up to AUD 1,500–3,000 for big V6/V8 or fussy Euro setups.
On newer cars at dealers expect roughly AUD 1,000–2,000; older used cars at a good independent are often AUD 700–1,500, depending on access and parts quality.
Always do the belt with tensioners, idlers, cam/crank seals, and usually the water pump plus fresh coolant—skimp now and you’re betting the house on valve roulette.
Intervals are commonly 60,000–150,000 km or 5–10 years; check your service book, because “near enough” isn’t.
Labour can be 3–6 hours on friendly engines and much more when everything’s buried behind brackets and bruised knuckles.
If yours has a timing chain instead, different story; but if it’s a belt, do it on time and sleep better.
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