Adding a new TV point in your Melbourne home is one of the most affordable upgrades you can make — and one of the most useful. Whether you're rearranging your living room, setting up a bedroom TV, or adding a screen to the home office, professional TV point installation costs less than most people expect. Here's the complete Melbourne guide to costs, the installation process, and the smartest places to put new outlets.
What Does a New TV Point Cost in Melbourne?
A single new TV point in a Melbourne home typically costs $180–$280 when added during an antenna service call, or $220–$320 as a standalone job. Pricing depends on cable run distance from the existing outlet or roof cavity, wall type (brick takes longer than plasterboard), and whether a splitter or amplifier is needed to maintain signal across multiple outlets.
The Installation Process Step-by-Step
A qualified technician first identifies the closest existing signal source — usually the antenna cable in the roof cavity or an existing TV outlet. They then plan the cable route to avoid power cables, plumbing and structural studs. RG6 quad-shield coaxial cable is fished through the wall cavity, terminated at both ends with quality F-type connectors, and tested with a signal meter to confirm strong reception. Finally a flush wall plate is fitted and your TV is tuned.
Best Places to Add a TV Point in a Melbourne Home
Master bedroom (above bedside cabinet height), kitchen (for a small screen on the splashback wall), home office, alfresco area, and garage workshop are our top five most-requested points. In newer Mickleham and Craigieburn estates, second-living-room TV points have become almost standard. For wall-mounted TVs, position the point behind the TV itself for invisible cabling.
Why Multiple TV Points May Need a Distribution Amplifier
Every passive splitter introduces signal loss — a two-way splitter loses around 3.5 dB and a four-way splitter loses 7 dB. In fringe Melbourne suburbs this loss alone can cause pixelation across all outlets. A masthead or distribution amplifier compensates and ensures full HD reception on every TV.
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