Paying privately, a CGM in Australia costs roughly $42 to $154 for every 14 days of wear, depending on the brand and whether you subscribe. People with type 1 diabetes can apply for subsidised sensors through the NDSS, where adults without a concession card pay a small co-payment. We checked every price below on 21 October 2026.
| Sensor and where to buy | Wear time | Price | Cost per 14 days | NDSS subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vively CGM programSibionics GS3 with the Vively app and programApp and program included | 14 days | $199 for 1, $358 for 2 or $499 for 4 | $125 to $199 | No |
| CareSens AirPharmaco | 15 days | $55 each, or $270 for 6 on subscription | $42 to $51 | No |
| Dexcom ONE+AMSL, Chemist Warehouse | 10 days | $66.90 each ($64.99 at Chemist Warehouse), or $186.66 for 3 on subscription | $87 to $94 | No |
| Sibionics GS3Air Liquide Healthcare | 14 days | $99 each, or $178 for 2 every 28 days on subscription | $89 to $99 | No |
| FreeStyle Libre 2 PlusAbbott FreeStyle Libre shop | 15 days | $102 each | $95 | Yes, if eligible |
| Accu-Chek SmartGuideAccu-Chek online shop | 14 days | $99.95 | About $100 | Not listed |
| Dexcom G7AMSL | 10 days | $110 each | $154 | Yes, if eligible |
Cost per 14 days is the price per sensor multiplied by 14 and divided by the wear days. Dexcom sensors also have a 12-hour grace period, which lowers their cost slightly. Vively's price includes the Vively app and program as well as the sensor. Shipping is extra on some orders. Prices checked 21 October 2026 on each seller's website; stock and prices change, so check before you buy.
CGM subsidies run through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), not Medicare. All people with type 1 diabetes can apply, and so can some children and young people under 21 with conditions similar to type 1 who need insulin.
An authorised diabetes health professional, such as an endocrinologist or credentialled diabetes educator, has to certify the application. GPs and practice nurses cannot.
Under-21s, concession card holders, and women with type 1 diabetes who are planning a pregnancy, pregnant or recently pregnant get sensors fully subsidised. Adults 21 and over without a concession pay a co-payment, which the NDSS describes as equivalent to $32.50 for a month's supply. Abbott lists it as $17.90 per FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus box, and Dexcom as $11.60 per G7 sensor.
People with type 2 diabetes are not currently eligible for subsidised CGM, so they pay the private prices above.
Chemist Warehouse lists Dexcom ONE+ online at $64.99, below the $66.90 recommended retail price. We could not find other CGM sensors in its online range on 21 October 2026. Most sensors are sold directly by the manufacturer or its Australian distributor: Abbott for FreeStyle Libre, AMSL for Dexcom, Air Liquide Healthcare for Sibionics, Pharmaco for CareSens Air and Roche for Accu-Chek.
Vively's continuous glucose monitor (CGM) program uses the Sibionics GS3. One sensor costs $199, two cost $358 and four cost $499, which works out to $124.75 per sensor on the largest pack. A GS3 bought on its own costs $99, so the extra pays for what comes with the sensor.
The sensors in the table above are made for people with diabetes, and their apps show readings against a diabetes-care range, usually 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/L. Vively is built for people without diabetes who want to understand how food, sleep, activity and stress affect their glucose. Every pack includes:
You do not need a prescription to order. If you only want the hardware and are happy to read the numbers yourself, a cheaper sensor from the table may suit you better.
For how CGMs work and how the options compare, read our guide to continuous glucose monitors in Australia. To compare sensors on features rather than price, see the best CGMs in Australia. If you are thinking about a CGM without a diabetes diagnosis, our guide to CGM without diabetes covers what the research does and does not show.
On 21 October 2026, CareSens Air was the cheapest we found, at about $42 per 14 days on a six-sensor subscription or $51 bought one at a time. Prices change often, so check the seller's site.
Most people use two 14 or 15-day sensors, or three 10-day sensors, a month. On 21 October 2026 that was $204 for two FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors, $186.66 to $200.70 for three Dexcom ONE+ sensors and $178 for two Sibionics GS3 sensors on subscription.
No. CGM subsidies in Australia run through the NDSS, mainly for people with type 1 diabetes. Everyone else pays privately.
It depends on the question you want answered. A few weeks of readings can show how your meals, activity and sleep affect your glucose. A sensor does not diagnose a condition, and a blood test such as HbA1c may answer your question for less.
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