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Cheapest Mac mini today
A$1,449
Mac mini M6 (12-core GPU) 16GB at Apple AU · checked 20 Oct 2026, 7:44 am AEST

Every Mac mini configuration we track, cheapest first, with its AUD price, how much of its unified memory a model can use, and how fast it generates text. Each one links to its own page with all retailer prices and price history.

A$1,449Apple AU

Mac mini M6 (12-core GPU) 16GB

16 GB (12 GB usable) · 153 GB/s · 30 tok/s estimate · 20.6 tok/s per A$1k
Biggest model that fits: Gemma 4 12B

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A$1,597Mwave

Mac mini M4 (10-core GPU) 16GB / 512GB

16 GB (12 GB usable) · 120 GB/s · 24 tok/s measured · 15.1 tok/s per A$1k
Biggest model that fits: Gemma 4 12B

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A$2,699Apple AU

Mac mini M5 Pro (16-core GPU) 24GB

24 GB (18 GB usable) · 307 GB/s · 68 tok/s measured · 25.0 tok/s per A$1k
Biggest model that fits: Gemma 4 26B-A4B (MoE)

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A$2,999Apple AU

Mac mini M5 Pro (20-core GPU) 24GB

24 GB (18 GB usable) · 307 GB/s · 66 tok/s measured · 22.1 tok/s per A$1k
Biggest model that fits: Gemma 4 26B-A4B (MoE)

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FAQ

How much is the cheapest Mac mini in Australia?

The cheapest Mac mini we track is the Mac mini M6 (12-core GPU) 16GB at A$1,449 from Apple AU (checked 20 Oct 2026, 7:44 am AEST).

Which Mac mini should I get for local AI?

Memory matters most, because it decides which models fit. The Mac mini M5 Pro (16-core GPU) 24GB (A$2,699) has the most memory of the configs we price, with 18 GB usable for models by default. It holds models up to Gemma 4 26B-A4B (MoE) at 4-bit. If you only run small models, the cheapest config is fine.

Are Apple's prices the full price?

Apple AU prices are the “From” price for each base configuration. Memory and storage upgrades cost extra, and some AU retailers sell the same configs, sometimes for less.

Updated 20 Oct 2026, 7:38 am AEST. Prices change often, so confirm at the retailer before you buy.

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