The short answer: a professionally-installed Dahua 4K CCTV system in Brisbane runs $1,800 to $2,800 for a 4-camera setup, $2,800 to $4,500 for 6 cameras, and $4,500 to $7,500 for 8 cameras — fully fitted with NVR, hard drive, all cabling, mobile app setup, and 12-month warranty. Mr Secured installs every package as a fixed-price quote after a free on-site assessment. No surprise add-ons, no monthly cloud fees, no SIM contracts.
Below is the full breakdown by camera count, home type, brand, and what’s actually included so you can sanity-check any quote you receive.
How much does CCTV installation cost in Brisbane?
A typical Brisbane home install lands in one of three brackets, depending on the camera count and the property layout:
| Cameras | Property type | Mr Secured fixed-price range | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 cameras | Single-storey, standard 3-bed | $1,800 – $2,800 | 4× Dahua 4K turret cameras, 4-channel NVR, 1TB HDD, all cabling, mobile app setup, 12-month warranty |
| 6 cameras | Single or double-storey, 4-bed | $2,800 – $4,500 | 6× Dahua 4K cameras (TiOC AI on key zones), 8-channel NVR, 2TB HDD, perimeter zones configured |
| 8 cameras | Double-storey or acreage | $4,500 – $7,500 | 8× Dahua TiOC cameras, 8-channel NVR with redundant storage, full perimeter coverage |
| 12+ cameras | Large home / small commercial | $7,500 + | Custom design, switch + PoE injectors, multi-storey cabling, granny-flat extension |
These ranges are based on hundreds of Brisbane installs across Bulimba, Indooroopilly, Hamilton, Ascot, New Farm, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Carindale, Kenmore, the Bayside suburbs, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. The lower end is a clean cabling run with internal storage; the higher end accounts for double-eave runs, brick wall penetrations, or distance from the NVR location.
What makes the price move up or down?
Things that push price up:
- Double-storey homes. Cabling needs to drop through eaves and run between floors. Adds 2–4 hours of labour vs single-storey.
- Brick or rendered walls. Coring through masonry takes longer than running cable behind weatherboard or fibre cement.
- Acreage and granny flats. Long cable runs (>50 m) need additional switches or a second NVR. Wireless bridges if no trenched cable path exists.
- Premium camera models. Dahua TiOC 2.0 cameras (active deterrence, full-colour night vision, AI smart-search) cost more per unit than fixed turret cameras but typically catch and deter incidents the cheaper models miss.
- Backup and redundancy. Dual-drive NVRs with RAID-1 mirroring add ~$300–$500 per system.
Things that bring price down:
- Single-storey homes with timber-frame walls. Cabling is fast.
- Existing CCTV infrastructure. If a previous installer ran cables that are still serviceable, Mr Secured can re-use them.
- Smaller package tiers. The Good package on the pricing page covers 90% of 3-bedroom Brisbane homes.
What’s actually included in a Mr Secured quote?
Every fixed-price quote is itemised and signed before any cable is run. A standard CCTV package includes:
- Cameras: Dahua TiOC 4K turret cameras with night-time colour, perimeter zones, person/vehicle filters, and SMD 4.0 AI motion detection
- NVR: Dahua 4 or 8-channel network video recorder (matches camera count) with HDMI output for direct viewing
- Storage: 1TB or 2TB hard drive (typically 30 days of continuous footage at 4K)
- Cabling: All Cat6 cabling, conduit where needed, weatherproof junction boxes
- Mounting: Eave-mounted or wall-mounted brackets, rated for outdoor exposure to Brisbane’s salt-air and storm-season UV
- Mobile app: Setup of Dahua DMSS on your phone(s), live view, push notification routing, motion-zone tuning
- Handover and training: A walk-through with you on the day so you can arm/disarm zones, scrub footage, and export clips before the installer leaves
- Warranty: 12 months on labour and equipment
What’s NOT included (and why)
Some installers bury costs in fine print. Here’s what Mr Secured separates out and prices transparently if it applies to your site:
- Trenching. If cabling needs to cross a driveway or yard, trenching is quoted separately by linear metre.
- Gate or access-control integration. Adding a Dahua intercom or Akuvox access reader to a gate is a separate line item.
- Cellular monitoring (alarm only). If you want 24/7 professional monitoring through an Australian station, it’s around $25–$35/month direct with the monitoring company — Mr Secured can hook you up but doesn’t bundle it.
- NBN router upgrades. If your existing router can’t handle the NVR’s network traffic, that’s between you and your ISP.
Why does Mr Secured quote fixed-price?
Because surprise mid-install fees are how installers get reviewed at 2 stars instead of 5. Mr Secured has 190+ five-star Google reviews and ASIAL membership precisely because:
- The site assessment is free and on-site (not over the phone, not over email — actual eyes on the property)
- Every line item is itemised in the quote before any cable is run
- The price you sign is the price you pay, even if the install runs longer than estimated
If a quote you’ve received from another installer is significantly cheaper than the ranges above, ask them to itemise: NVR brand and model, hard-drive size, cabling material, warranty period, and what happens if they run out of cable mid-install. The gap usually disappears once you see the line items.
Brisbane suburb pricing — does location change the cost?
Slightly. Mr Secured covers 50+ suburbs across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and Ipswich. For most metro suburbs the fixed-price tiers above apply. Quotes for sites outside the Brisbane LGA (Coomera, Robina, Mooloolaba, Noosa Heads) sometimes include a small travel allowance for long-distance jobs, but it’s stated upfront on the quote.
If you’re in any of the suburbs Mr Secured services regularly, you can get quote starting points on the dedicated suburb pages — for example CCTV Bulimba, CCTV Indooroopilly, CCTV Toowong, CCTV Newstead, or CCTV Hamilton. Each one lists local install considerations specific to that suburb — Queenslander eaves, salt-air corrosion in bayside suburbs, body-corp approval requirements in apartment blocks, and so on.
Common questions
Why is a professional CCTV install more expensive than a Bunnings DIY kit?
A DIY kit gives you sub-1080p cameras with weatherproofing rated for indoor use, a recorder with no business-grade reliability, no warranty on labour, and no support when storm-season knocks the system offline. Mr Secured installs Dahua TiOC 4K cameras with 5-year manufacturer warranty, properly rated for outdoor Australian conditions. The price gap closes once you account for failed kits being replaced every 18 months.
Can I add cameras to my system later?
Yes. Mr Secured spec the NVR with spare channels for expansion at every install. Adding a camera 6 months later is a 2-hour job, not a system rebuild. The same applies to adding a granny-flat camera or a side-gate unit.
Is there a monthly fee for cloud storage?
No. Footage records to a local hard drive in your NVR. You own the NVR, you own the footage. Optional cloud backup is a separate $5–$10/month with Dahua’s own service if you want off-site redundancy.
How long does a typical install take?
Most 3–4 bedroom single-storey homes are completed in a single day. Double-storey homes, acreage, and 8+ camera systems can run 1–2 days. The exact schedule is locked in at quote time so you know what you’re booking.
Does Mr Secured install Dahua?
No. Mr Secured installs the Dahua + Ajax stack exclusively. Dahua and Ajax are independently audited for cybersecurity (Ajax holds Grade 2 certification for European insurance compliance) and don’t carry the Australian government supply-chain restrictions placed on Dahua since 2023.
Get an exact quote for your property
The ranges above are good for budgeting; the actual number for YOUR property depends on the layout, camera count, and any extras like intercoms or alarm tie-in. Mr Secured’s site assessment is free and on-site — book a time at mrsecured.com.au/contact or call 0490 130 339 and you’ll have a fixed-price quote in hand the same day, no obligation.
