Melbourne IVF — IVF Prices & Success Rates

Melbourne IVF is part of Virtus Health, with 4 locations in VIC. IVF from $8,100 out-of-pocket after Medicare.

RTAC AccreditedVirtus Affordable IVFVirtus Health

Full pricing breakdown

Treatment	Fee	Medicare rebate	Out-of-pocket
Initial consultation	$330	$77	$253
IVF cycle (standard) Advertised: $7,800 \| True cost: $11,200	$11,200	$3,100	$8,100
ICSI add-on	+$1,900	—	+$1,900
Egg freezing	$6,800	$0	$6,800
Frozen embryo transfer (FET)	$2,900	$1,000	$1,900
IUI (insemination)	$1,500	$400	$1,100
PGT-A (per embryo)	$680	—	$680
Embryo storage (annual)	$480	—	$480
Egg storage (annual)	$480	—	$480
Anaesthetist	$780	$250	$530
Estimated medications PBS subsidised — copay may apply	~$2,300	PBS subsidy	Varies

Out-of-pocket estimates assume standard Medicare rebates before the Safety Net threshold is reached. Actual costs may vary. Prices last verified April 2026.

Success rates — live birth rate per cycle started

Under 35

36%

+2pp above avg

National avg: 34%

35–39

27%

+2pp above avg

National avg: 25%

40+

12%

+1pp above avg

National avg: 11%

Source: ANZARD 2023 annual report. Success rates vary by individual patient factors including age, diagnosis, and treatment protocol. Rates shown are for autologous fresh + frozen cycles. Always ask your clinic for age-specific and diagnosis-specific outcomes.

Access & affordability programs

Virtus Affordable IVF~$5,200/cycle

Melbourne IVF offers the Virtus Affordable IVF program for eligible patients, providing IVF at a reduced cost of approximately $5,200 per cycle, compared to the standard out-of-pocket of $8,100. Eligibility criteria apply — contact Melbourne IVF directly for details.

Medicare & Safety Net at Melbourne IVF

Medicare rebates per cycle

IVF cycle rebate: $3,100
FET rebate: $1,000
Consultation rebate: $77
Anaesthetist rebate: $250

Safety Net impact over multiple cycles

The Medicare Safety Net threshold is $2,544.30 per year. Once reached, Medicare pays 80% of out-of-pocket costs above the schedule fee.

At Melbourne IVF, you would likely reach the Safety Net threshold during your first IVF cycle (gap: $8,100). Subsequent cycles and FETs in the same calendar year would benefit from significantly higher rebates, reducing out-of-pocket costs by 30–50%.

Melbourne IVF locations

East Melbourne

VIC

Mt Waverley

VIC

Geelong

VIC

Ballarat

VIC

About Melbourne IVF

Victoria's largest fertility clinic. Part of Virtus Health. Well-known brand with strong research background. Offers affordable IVF access program. Multiple regional locations.

Group: Virtus HealthRTAC: AccreditedLocations: 4mivf.com.au

Compare with other clinics in VIC

Clinic	IVF OOP	FET OOP	Program
Melbourne IVF (this clinic)	$8,100	$1,900	Virtus Affordable IVF ~$5,200
Number 1 Fertility Independent	$600	$400	Bulk-billing
Adora Fertility Adora Fertility	$4,400	$1,200	Adora Fixed-Fee IVF ~$4,500
Next Generation Fertility Independent	$6,100	$1,250	—
Newlife IVF Independent	$6,500	$1,400	—
City Fertility Virtus Health	$6,800	$1,500	City Fertility Affordable IVF ~$4,500
Monash IVF Monash IVF Group	$7,200	$1,650	Monash IVF Access ~$4,800
Rainbow Fertility Independent	$7,400	$1,600	—

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Frequently asked questions about Melbourne IVF

How much does IVF cost at Melbourne IVF?

A standard IVF cycle at Melbourne IVF is advertised from $7,800, but the true cost including hospital and lab fees is approximately $11,200. After a Medicare rebate of ~$3,100, the typical out-of-pocket cost is $8,100 per cycle. Stimulation medications ($2,300), anaesthetist fees ($780), and storage are additional.

What are Melbourne IVF's IVF success rates?

Melbourne IVF reports live birth rates of 36% for patients under 35, 27% for ages 35-39, and 12% for ages 40+. The national average is 34% (under 35). Source: ANZARD 2023 annual report.

Does Medicare cover IVF at Melbourne IVF?

Yes. Medicare provides a rebate of approximately $3,100 per IVF cycle at Melbourne IVF, reducing the out-of-pocket from $11,200 to approximately $8,100. The initial consultation costs $330 with a $77 Medicare rebate (gap: $253). The Medicare Safety Net provides further rebates after $2,544.30 in annual gap fees.

Where is Melbourne IVF located?

Melbourne IVF has 4 clinics in VIC: East Melbourne, VIC; Mt Waverley, VIC; Geelong, VIC; Ballarat, VIC.

Does Melbourne IVF offer an affordable IVF program?

Yes. Melbourne IVF offers the Virtus Affordable IVF program at approximately $5,200 per cycle for eligible patients. This is lower than the standard IVF out-of-pocket of $8,100.

Disclaimer

Prices shown for Melbourne IVF are indicative and based on publicly available fee schedules as of April 2026. Actual costs may vary depending on your individual treatment plan, medications, and additional procedures. Medicare rebates are estimates based on current MBS schedule fees. Always request a detailed quote from Melbourne IVF before commencing treatment. Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.