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How much does a website cost in Australia in 2026?

Published Australian price ranges for every type of website, the hourly rates behind them, ongoing costs, how GST works on quotes, and how to compare suppliers.

By Velozgida Technologies · Updated 9 November 2026

Quick answer

In Australia in 2026, most small business websites cost roughly A$2,000–$10,000, with published ranges from A$2,000–$6,000 to A$3,000–$10,000 depending on the source. Custom builds typically run A$6,000–$25,000, e-commerce sites start around A$5,000–$10,000 and often reach A$50,000+, and custom web applications A$30,000–$150,000+. Australian developers charge about A$75–$250 an hour. Budget roughly A$50–$300 a month for hosting and maintenance.

Australian website prices at a glance (AUD)

Type of website	Typical price	Source
DIY website builder	A$20–$50 per month	WebCraft Studio
Landing page	A$800–$3,000	What’s The Damage?
Freelancer-built website	A$1,000–$10,000	WP Creative
Brochure website	A$2,000–$5,000	EB Pearls
Small business website (5–10 pages)	A$2,000–$6,000	What’s The Damage?
Small business website	A$3,000–$10,000	WP Creative; EB Pearls
Custom build	A$6,000–$15,000	What’s The Damage?
Custom design	A$5,000–$25,000	EB Pearls
Larger site with bookings, member areas or CRM	A$15,000–$40,000	What’s The Damage?
E-commerce	A$10,000–$50,000+	WP Creative; EB Pearls
Custom web application	A$30,000–$150,000+	WP Creative; EB Pearls

Ranges overlap because each source groups websites differently, and most don’t say whether GST is included. Always ask for GST to be shown on the quote.

What you pay per hour

Australian web developers typically charge A$75–$200 an hour (EB Pearls), and up to A$80–$250 an hour for post-launch changes and small jobs (What’s The Damage?). Melbourne agency WP Creative publishes its own rate as A$150 an hour on demand, or A$125 on a 12-month commitment. Hourly rates explain most of the gap between quotes for the same site.

Prices differ by city

WP Creative’s 2026 guide puts the overall range at A$3,000–$150,000+ in Sydney and Melbourne, A$1,500–$100,000+ in Brisbane, A$2,500–$50,000+ in Perth and A$1,500–$70,000+ in Adelaide. Creative Baguette’s Sydney guide says most Sydney small business sites land between A$2,800 and A$8,000.

Ongoing costs to budget for

Domain: about A$10–$50 a year (WP Creative). To register a .com.au you need an ABN or ACN, according to business.gov.au.
Hosting: shared hosting about A$20–$50 a month; managed WordPress A$50–$150 a month (WP Creative).
SSL certificate: A$100–$300 a year if not included with hosting (EB Pearls).
Maintenance or care plan: about A$50–$300 a month (What’s The Damage?).

business.gov.au also notes that cyber security is essential for any business website, so check that updates, backups and security are included, not just hosting.

GST on website quotes

GST in Australia is 10% on most goods and services (ATO). Most published price ranges don’t say whether GST is included, so ask for it on every line of a quote.

If you hire an overseas web developer, the ATO says that an Australian GST-registered business that imports services generally shouldn’t be charged GST; you give the supplier your ABN and confirm you’re registered. Rules differ if you aren’t GST-registered, so check with your accountant.

Where an offshore studio fits

An overseas team can build to the same standard for less because its costs are lower. The trade-offs are time zones and trust, so look for a fixed written quote, milestone payments, a named English-speaking project manager and full ownership of the code.

For reference, Velozgida’s fixed packages are invoiced in USD and come to roughly A$1,200 for a Launch site (up to 5 pages), A$2,950 for Growth (up to 12 pages with a CMS) and from A$5,850 for online stores and web apps. Our working day overlaps Australian afternoons (about 14:30–17:30 AEST). Compare the scope, not just the headline price.

How to compare website quotes

List your pages and features: bookings, payments, quote forms, blog, integrations.
Ask for a fixed price, timeline and payment schedule in writing. What’s The Damage? notes deposits of 30–50% are common.
Check GST is shown on every line.
Confirm ownership of the domain, hosting, design and code.
Ask what happens after launch: hosting, updates, backups and the hourly rate for changes.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a small business website cost in Australia?

Published 2026 ranges put a small business website at about A$2,000–$6,000 (What’s The Damage?) to A$3,000–$10,000 (WP Creative, EB Pearls). Velozgida’s fixed Launch package is about A$1,200, invoiced in USD.

How much does an e-commerce website cost in Australia?

Typically A$10,000–$50,000+ (WP Creative, EB Pearls), though simpler stores can start lower; What’s The Damage? puts the range at A$5,000–$60,000+.

How much do Australian web developers charge per hour?

About A$75–$200 an hour (EB Pearls), and A$80–$250 for post-launch changes and small jobs (What’s The Damage?).

What are the ongoing costs of a website in Australia?

Roughly A$10–$50 a year for a domain, A$20–$150 a month for hosting, and A$50–$300 a month for a maintenance or care plan, depending on the level of service.

Do I pay GST on a website from an overseas developer?

If your business is GST-registered, the ATO says you generally shouldn’t be charged GST on imported services. Give the supplier your ABN. If you’re not registered, check with your accountant.

Sources

Market figures are as published by each source and were checked on 9 November 2026. Sources define categories differently, so treat ranges as a guide rather than a quote.