How much do 3,000 grafts cost?

What Australian clinics publish for a session of about 3,000 grafts, what that covers and why quotes differ.

Updated 30 September 2026
FUE, about 3,000 grafts$8,000 to $19,300
Works out per graft$2.67 to $6.64
Clinics publishing a price11at about this size

Published prices for about 3,000 grafts

MethodPublished rangeClinics
FUE$8,000 to $19,30011
FUT$15,840 to $22,0003

Package prices published by the clinics we checked for sessions within 250 grafts of 3,000, as at September 2026. Some exclude GST or a theatre fee.

What 3,000 grafts covers

Around 3,000 grafts usually covers the hairline and the front of the scalp, with some density further back. It is a common plan for Norwood 4, where the front and crown are both thinning.

How far a set number of grafts goes depends on your hair thickness, colour, curl and the density you want. A doctor works out your number at consultation, and our graft guide explains the Norwood stages.

Is it one session?

Often, but it is a long day. Some clinics split sessions this size over two consecutive days.

Why prices vary so much

  • Graft count. The single biggest driver. More coverage means more grafts and a longer procedure.
  • Method. FUE takes follicles one at a time; FUT removes a strip. Clinics price them differently.
  • Who performs it. Surgeon-led procedures and technician-led procedures are priced differently. Where a clinic offers both, the doctor-performed option costs more.
  • What is included. Consultation, medication, aftercare and follow-up visits vary by clinic. Check whether GST and any theatre or facility fee are in the quote.

3,000 grafts by city

CityFUE, about 3,000 graftsClinics publishing
Sydney$8,000 to $19,2502
Melbourne$9,300 to $19,3007
Brisbane$15,000 to $15,5002
Toowoomba$11,9901

Cities where clinics publish a price for about 3,000 grafts. Other cities are in the cost guide.

Common questions

How much do 3,000 grafts cost in Australia?

The published FUE package prices we found for about 3,000 grafts run from $8,000 to $19,300. That works out at roughly $2.67 to $6.64 per graft. Your quote depends on who performs the procedure, the method and what the clinic includes.

How many hairs is 3,000 grafts?

A graft is a natural group of one to four hairs, and on average there are about two to three hairs per graft. So 3,000 grafts is roughly 6,000 to 9,000 hairs. Some clinics quote in hairs, which makes their number look bigger, so always compare in grafts.

Can 3,000 grafts be done in one session?

Often, but it is a long day. Some clinics split sessions this size over two consecutive days. Your doctor will plan it around your donor supply and the area being treated.

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Sources

  1. Published fee, location and procedure pages of the clinics we checked, September 2026. We do not publish clinic names.
  2. Medical Board of Australia: Guidelines for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and procedures