How Much Does Private Home Care Cost in Melbourne?

What does private home care cost in Melbourne?

Private home care pricing depends on the type of support, when the service is delivered and the length of the booking. Heartside Care publishes clear starting rates so families can understand the likely cost before arranging care.

For standard weekday services, Companionship & Social Support, Domestic Assistance, Transport & Community Access and Respite Care start from A$65 per hour. Personal Care starts from A$70 per hour. Standard services have a two-hour minimum booking.

What about evenings, weekends and public holidays?

Rates are higher outside standard weekday hours. The exact rate depends on the service and whether care is provided in the evening, on Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday. Heartside Care confirms the applicable rate before the booking begins.

For a complete current rate table, use the Heartside Care pricing page.

How much does Active Overnight Care cost?

Active Overnight Care starts from A$85 per hour for an ongoing weeknight booking and has an eight-hour minimum. Different rates apply to one-off weeknights, Friday or Saturday nights, Sundays and public holidays.

Overnight care is designed for clients who need an awake support worker available to provide active assistance during the night.

What other costs should families ask about?

When comparing home care companies, ask whether parking, tolls, transport costs, entry fees or other authorised out-of-pocket expenses can be charged separately. Also check minimum booking lengths and whether one-off bookings use a different rate.

A transparent quote should make the hourly rate, minimum booking and any likely additional expenses clear before care begins.