What a hyperbaric chamber costs in Australia
Hyperbaric chamber searches split into two questions: what a session costs, and what the chamber itself costs. This page answers both, because the second question is usually a business being born.
What a session costs in Australia
Wellness studios running mild chambers charge $30 to $60 a session, often less in packs. Clinics running hard-shell chambers charge $120 to $250, and medical-grade facilities reach $350. That spread is the first clue about the equipment: it is two different machines.
What the chambers cost to buy
Indicative Australian supplier pricing, August 2026, excluding GST where vendors quote ex-GST. Weekly figures assume a 5 year chattel mortgage at 10.5% p.a., no balloon, no deposit.
| Chamber type | Purchase price | Financed, per week |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-shell mild chamber (1.3 to 1.5 ATA), commercial | $16,000 to $25,000 | $80 to $125 |
| Hard-shell single-person (1.5 to 2.0 ATA) | $40,000 to $85,000 | $200 to $420 |
| Clinical and multiplace systems | $100,000 to $200,000 plus | from $495 |
What moves the price: pressure rating, lying versus seated, chamber diameter, and certification level. The soft-shell tier is what most wellness and recovery studios run; the hard-shell tier is where clinics operate.
The arithmetic that matters
A $20,000 soft-shell chamber financed over five years runs about $100 a week. At $45 a session, that is three sessions a week to cover the repayment before the chamber contributes a dollar to rent or wages. Run the same maths on a $60,000 hard-shell at clinic pricing, roughly $300 a week against $150 sessions, and the machine covers itself on two. Do the arithmetic on your own utilisation assumptions, not a seller's.
Buying and financing one
Chambers are financed like any other business equipment: a chattel mortgage over two to seven years, the chamber as its own security, new and used both fundable. Property-backed borrowers generally price around 6% to 9% p.a., non-property-backed 9% to 13%. One practical note: some Australian vendors quote ex-GST and some inclusive, so normalise the quotes before comparing. And if you are making medical claims to customers, the regulatory bar is yours to meet; finance is the easy part.
Put a quote into the repayment calculator to see your number, or start on equipment finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hyperbaric chamber cost in Australia?
Commercial soft-shell mild chambers run $16,000 to $25,000. Hard-shell single-person chambers run $40,000 to $85,000, and clinical or multiplace systems reach $200,000 and beyond.
How much is a hyperbaric session?
Wellness studios charge $30 to $60 for mild chamber sessions; hard-shell clinic sessions run $120 to $250, with medical-grade facilities up to $350.
Can I finance a hyperbaric chamber?
Yes. Chambers are standard business equipment for finance purposes: chattel mortgage, two to seven year terms, approvals commonly in 24 to 48 hours for established businesses.
Soft-shell or hard-shell for a recovery studio?
Most recovery and wellness studios run soft-shell mild chambers: a third of the price, simpler compliance, and priced for volume sessions. Hard-shell belongs in clinic settings with practitioner oversight.
Price the chamber, then the repayment
Tell us the chamber and the quote and we will come back with the weekly number, usually within a day. New or used, soft or hard shell.
This article is general information only and not financial, credit, or tax advice. Ventas Asset Lending is a finance broker, not a lender. Approvals are subject to lender assessment. Consider your own circumstances and speak to a qualified professional, including your accountant for any tax questions.