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How Much Does Men's Haircut Cost in Melbourne?

A men's haircut in Melbourne typically costs $50 (median). Most Melbourne venues charge between $40 and $60, with prices from $15 up to $120. Based on 675 itemised prices across 360 Melbourne businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$50
Most pay$40–$60
Prices compared675from 360 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Melbourne price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$15The lowest listed price in Melbourne.
Typical$40 – $60What most venues charge. The median is $50.
Premiumup to $120Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$48 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why men's haircut prices vary in Melbourne

Listed prices in Melbourne run from $15 to $120, but half of them sit between $40 and $60. The gap comes mostly from fades and detailed work, a wash or hot towel, senior barber versus junior. The lowest and highest prices are usually a different service under the same name, so the middle range is the better guide to what you will pay.

Melbourne compared with the rest of Australia

The median men's haircut price in Melbourne is $50, against $48 across Australia. That is about the same: Melbourne is priced like everywhere else.

Men's Haircut prices by Melbourne suburb

Suburbs with at least 3 listed prices.

SuburbMedianFromPrices
Melbourne $50$15308 from 185 businesses
Prahran $59$3223 from 11 businesses
St Kilda $63$3016 from 4 businesses
Richmond $47$3514 from 7 businesses
Camberwell $50$4510 from 4 businesses
Balwyn North $50$408 from 3 businesses
Port Melbourne $60$357 from 3 businesses
Carlton $55$457 from 4 businesses
Greensborough $65$407 from 4 businesses
West Melbourne $49$306 from 3 businesses
South Yarra $65$405 from 4 businesses
Hawthorn $55$404 from 3 businesses

Melbourne businesses and what they charge

Listed prices close to the Melbourne median. Tap a business for its full menu, hours and how its prices compare.

BusinessServicePrice
999 Haircuts, Melbourne Women's Haircut$50
MB Brothers, Melbourne Haircut/ Fade$50
M.Y Barber House, Melbourne Skin Fade$50
Bel Hair Couture, Melbourne Men's haircut including wash and treatment$50
Revival Barbershop Essendon, Essendon Skin Fade$50
Watsonia Barbershop, Melbourne Fade/Style Cut$50
Barber Bros, Sunshine North Fade Haircut$50
Style Lounge Hairdressing and Barbering, Melbourne Skin Fade ( Skin fade back and sides scissor on top )$50
Neighbourhood Hooligans Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds Skin Fade$50
Hahn Beauty Hair Salon, Melbourne Men's haircut (Long hair)$50

About men's haircut

Also called: gents haircut, barber cut, skin fade.

What's usually included: A clipper and scissor cut, usually with a neck tidy; some barbers include a wash.

What changes the price:

  • Fades and detailed work
  • A wash or hot towel
  • Senior barber versus junior
  • Walk-in versus booked

How long it takes: usually 20–45 minutes.

Other cities

Perth ($50) · Adelaide ($45) · Gold Coast ($50) · Canberra ($54) · Sydney ($50) · Sunshine Coast ($45) · Brisbane ($45) · Hobart ($40) · Wollongong ($45) · Newcastle ($45) · Darwin ($50)

Frequently asked questions

How much does men's haircut cost in Melbourne?

A men's haircut in Melbourne costs $50 at the median, based on 675 real prices listed by Melbourne businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for men's haircut in Melbourne?

Most Melbourne venues charge between $40 and $60. Budget options start around $15 and premium services run up to $120.

Is Melbourne cheaper than the national average for men's haircut?

Melbourne's median of $50 compares with $48 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is men's haircut called?

Salons also list it as gents haircut, barber cut, skin fade. A clipper and scissor cut, usually with a neck tidy; some barbers include a wash.

What affects the price of a men's haircut?

The main factors are fades and detailed work; a wash or hot towel; senior barber versus junior; walk-in versus booked. In Melbourne most venues charge $40–$60.

How long does a men's haircut take?

Usually 20–45 minutes, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does gents haircut cost in Melbourne?

Gents haircut is listed under men's haircut. In Melbourne the median price is $50, and most venues charge $40–$60.

How much does barber cut cost in Melbourne?

Barber cut is listed under men's haircut. In Melbourne the median price is $50, and most venues charge $40–$60.

Which Australian city is cheapest for a men's haircut?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Hobart has the lowest median at $40 and Canberra the highest at $54.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Melbourne businesses on Zenflo — no estimates. See how we calculate prices, browse listed businesses, or see all price guides. Updated 2026-09-30. Data licensed CC BY 4.0: quote these figures freely with credit and a link to this page.

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