Complete Security System Cost Adelaide 2025: Budgeting the Right Way
A practical look at integrated system pricing for Adelaide homes and businesses.
A complete security system combines CCTV, alarm protection, and access control. The right budget depends on coverage goals, site complexity, and response needs.
What’s included in a complete system?
- CCTV: Cameras, recording, and mobile access.
- Alarm system: Sensors, control panel, and optional monitoring.
- Access control: Keyless entry or controlled door access.
Typical budget ranges (Adelaide)
These ranges give a starting point for planning. Every site is different.
- Small home system: $4,000–$8,000
- Larger home system: $8,000–$14,000
- Small business system: $7,000–$15,000
- Multi-site or complex installs: $15,000+
What pushes costs up?
- Coverage scope: More cameras and access points increase hardware costs.
- High-risk areas: Better camera specs and monitoring for higher risk.
- Integration needs: Linking alarms, CCTV, and access control adds setup time.
How to keep value high
- Prioritise key access points first, then expand later.
- Choose cameras with the right resolution, not just the highest.
- Use monitoring only if it matches your risk profile.
How The Alarm Guy helps
We focus on practical coverage and realistic budgets. You’ll get a system that delivers results without unnecessary complexity.
Need a tailored system quote?
We’ll map coverage goals and provide an itemised plan.