How much does a website cost in Australia?

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Website prices in Australia at a glance

For most Australian small businesses, a professionally built website costs somewhere between $2,000 and $10,000. Basic do-it-yourself and template sites sit below that range, while large or highly customised builds can run well past $10,000.

Quikclicks websites start from $1,990 + GST, or $199 + GST per month. Where your project lands depends on its size, the SEO work you want included and any special features.

Under $2,000: website builders, ready-made templates and low-cost overseas packages

$2,000 to $10,000: a professional website for a small or medium business

Over $10,000: tailor-made design, online stores, complex features and very large sites

Six questions that set the price of your website

Two businesses can ask for “a website” and need completely different things. Your answers to these questions shape the size of the job, and the size of the job shapes the quote.

How big does it need to be?

A one-service business might need five pages. A business with several services and locations could need twenty or more, and every page takes time to plan, build and optimise.

Template or tailor-made?

Starting from a proven layout keeps costs low. A design created from scratch around your brand takes more hours but gives you a look no competitor shares.

Who is writing the words?

If you supply the text, the price drops. Having a copywriter shape your message costs more, but clear, persuasive copy is what turns visitors into calls.

Do you want to be found on Google?

Keyword research, on-page SEO and a fast, well-structured site help you rank. It’s far cheaper to build this in from day one than to retrofit it later.

What does it need to do?

A contact form is simple. Online bookings, payments, product catalogues, client logins or links to your CRM each add development and testing time.

Where will the photos come from?

Your own photos of your team, premises and work earn more trust than generic stock. A professional shoot or paid image licences add to the budget.

Not sure of the answers?

That’s normal. Tell us about your business and what you want the website to achieve, and we’ll recommend the package that fits.

Who builds your website changes the price

Here’s roughly what Australian businesses can expect to pay in 2026, depending on who does the work. Treat these as a guide only. Your own quote will reflect your project.

Who builds it

What you’ll pay

What to expect

You, with a website builder

$20 to $60 a month, plus your own hours

Fine for testing an idea, but the design, writing and SEO are all up to you

A low-cost template or overseas provider

$300 to $1,500, or a small monthly fee

Gets you online quickly, though support, flexibility and ownership are often limited

A freelance web designer

$1,500 to $6,000

Can suit a simple site, provided the freelancer is reliable and available long term

A small business web agency

$2,000 to $10,000

A team covering design, content, SEO and support, aimed at generating leads

A large agency or fully custom build

$10,000 to $50,000+

Built for complex features, big online stores and enterprise requirements

Running costs after your website goes live

Launch day isn’t the last bill. Allow for these ongoing costs when you set your budget.

Prefer one monthly fee that covers it all? Quikclicks offers all-in-one solutions that bundle your website, hosting, updates and maintenance into a single package.

Your domain name: roughly $20 to $40 each year to keep a .com.au address.
Web hosting: typically $15 to $60 a month, with faster, more secure hosting at the higher end. Compare our website hosting plans.
SSL security: the padlock in the browser bar is often bundled with quality hosting. Confirm it’s included.
Maintenance: WordPress, its plugins and your backups need regular attention. The WordPress Care Plan takes care of it for you.
Promotion: SEO, Google Ads and social media aren’t compulsory, but they’re what keep new visitors arriving.

Is your website a cost or an investment?

It’s tempting to choose the lowest quote. But a website that’s slow, hard to find on Google or confusing to use won’t bring in customers, so even a small price can be money wasted.

Watch for the fine print too. Some bargain deals tie you to long contracts or keep control of your site and domain, which makes it hard to move on. Plenty of business owners end up paying for a second website within a couple of years.

A better way to judge price is to ask how many new customers the site needs to win before it has paid for itself.

Check these before you accept a website quote

Comparing quotes is easier when you know what to ask. Make sure every quote answers these six questions.

What exactly is included?

Look for the number of pages, the features, any copywriting and how many rounds of changes you get.

Is SEO part of the build?

Ask whether keyword research, page titles, meta descriptions and speed work are covered.

Who owns the site and domain?

Your domain name, content and website should be registered to your business, not the provider.

What will it cost each month?

Get hosting, maintenance and any licence fees in writing so there are no surprises later.

Is there a contract term?

Check how long you’re committed for and what happens if you want to leave.

Can it grow with you?

Make sure you can add pages and features later without starting again.

Quikclicks website pricing

Straightforward packages with the price up front. Choose the one that suits your business, or ask us to quote on something custom.

Starter

from $1990 + GST OR $199 + GST per month

A site with up to 20 pages, basic SEO and integrations — a solid starting point for most small businesses.

Small Business

from $2490 + GST OR $249 + GST per month

Adds keyword research, SEO across all pages, Google Business Profile setup and local citations.

Custom

from $5000 + GST

This is for custom websites that require additional functionality or services

Find out more about our Website Design & Development services.

All-in-one

Custom website design & ongoing management

From $199 + GST per month

$0 upfront cost

This package includes everything you need for a professionally designed website without the upfront expense.

What's included:

Custom website design and development – A professionally designed WordPress website.

Hosting: Hosted on fast Quikclicks servers, dedicated support, and a single point of contact.

Website updates: You simply email us the updates you wish to make to your website, and we update it for you.

Support & Maintenance: Includes ongoing technical support, and troubleshooting.

Security & Performance: SSL certificate, page speed optimisation, security firewall, malware protection, continuous monitoring, and scheduled off-site backups. (More details)

Once your new website is live, we’ll manage the technical side so you can focus on running your business without worrying about ongoing maintenance and upkeep.

The three things every website needs

Whatever you spend, every website is built on the same three foundations.

A domain name

Your web address, such as yourbusiness.com.au. It’s part of your brand, and it also gives you professional email addresses that match your website.

Web hosting

The server space where your website’s files live so visitors can reach it at any time. Reliable hosting keeps your site fast, secure and online.

A content management system

The software you use to update your pages. WordPress powers a huge share of the web and is what we build on, because it’s flexible and easy to manage.

Which type of website do you need?

The kind of website you need has a big effect on the budget. Most businesses fall into one of these three groups.

Brochure website

Typically $2,000 to $10,000

An online showcase of who you are, what you do and how to contact you. Ideal for tradies, consultants, professional services and local businesses. To keep ranking well, it needs well-optimised pages and fresh content over time.

Online store

Typically $5,000 to $20,000+

Built to sell products or services online, with a product catalogue, secure payments, shipping options and clear returns and privacy policies. The number of products and how they’re managed drives the cost.

Custom-built website

Typically $10,000 to $50,000+

Designed and developed around specific needs, such as linking to your own databases, client portals or high-volume sales. It costs the most but gives you the most control.

Costs that are easy to overlook

Beyond the build and hosting, these items can add to the total cost of running your website. Not every business needs all of them.

Business email

Email addresses on your own domain usually cost around $5 to $20 per user each month.

Premium plugins

Some features, such as advanced forms, bookings or online store extensions, need paid WordPress plugins with yearly licence fees.

Ongoing SEO and content

Ranking well takes ongoing work. Monthly SEO packages commonly range from about $300 to $3,000 or more, depending on how competitive your market is.

Photos and video

Premium stock images can cost from tens to hundreds of dollars each. A professional shoot costs more, but the results are unique to you.

Analytics and tracking

Google Analytics is free, but call tracking and advanced reporting tools usually come with a monthly fee.

Legal pages

A privacy policy and terms of use help you meet your obligations under Australian privacy law. Complex sites may need advice from a lawyer.

How to choose the right web designer

There are thousands of web designers in Australia, and choosing the right one matters as much as the price.

Know who you’re comparing

Freelancers are often the cheapest but can vary in quality and availability. Agencies cost more but bring a whole team. Full-service agencies also handle SEO, ads and ongoing marketing.

Look at their past work

Browse their portfolio for websites you like and for experience in your industry. See our own portfolio of client websites.

Read what clients say

Reviews on Google and other independent sites show how a designer treats clients once the job starts, not just how good they are at selling.

Ask what your budget gets you

Share your budget and ask what can be delivered for it. A good designer will be upfront about what’s realistic.

Get more than one quote

Obligation-free quotes make it easy to compare. Be wary of anyone who pressures you to sign on the spot.

Check the support after launch

Find out who looks after updates, security and changes once your site is live, and what that costs.

Simple ways to keep your website costs down

A smaller budget doesn’t have to mean a poor website. These tips help you get more for your money.

Start from a proven design

A professionally built layout adapted to your brand takes less time than designing every page from scratch.

Use your own photos

Photos of your team, premises and work look more authentic than stock images and cost little to take.

Launch with the essentials

Start with the pages customers need most, like your services, about and contact pages. Extra features can come later.

Reuse what you already have

Content from your brochures, social media and past marketing can often be adapted for your website.

Have your content ready

Supplying your text, logo and images early avoids delays and keeps the project on budget.

Consider a monthly plan

Spreading the cost with a monthly package means no large upfront payment. See our all-in-one package.

Frequently asked questions about website pricing

What is the average cost of a small business website in Australia?

Most Australian small businesses spend between $2,000 and $10,000 on a professionally built website. Quikclicks websites start from $1,990 + GST, or $199 + GST per month.

Can I spread the cost of my website over monthly payments?

Yes. Our Starter website is available for $199 + GST per month and our Small Business website for $249 + GST per month, so you don’t need a large upfront payment to get started.

Are your prices inclusive of GST?

No. All the prices on this page are shown before GST, which is added to your invoice.

Is a Wix or Squarespace website good enough for my business?

A website builder can work for a hobby or a business that’s just starting out. As you grow, you’ll usually want a site that’s built to rank on Google and turn visitors into enquiries, and that doesn’t take hours of your own time to manage.

What ongoing costs should I budget for?

Plan for your domain name renewal, web hosting and regular maintenance such as updates and backups. Many businesses also invest in SEO or Google Ads to keep new visitors coming to the site.

Will my new website show up on Google?

Every Quikclicks website includes basic SEO. Our Small Business package goes further with keyword research, SEO across all pages, Google Business Profile setup and local citations to help you appear in local searches.

Can I add more pages or features after launch?

Yes. Many businesses launch with the pages they need most and expand over time. A well-built WordPress website makes it easy to add new pages and features later.

Is a website worth it for a small business?

Yes. Most customers look online before they buy, call or visit. A good website builds trust, works for you around the clock, answers common questions and gives every other form of marketing somewhere to send people.

Can I get a website for free?

Some website builders offer free plans, but they usually come with the builder’s branding, limited features and no custom domain. Once you add a domain, a paid plan and your own time, free rarely stays free.

How much does a one-page website cost?

A simple one-page site usually costs from several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Our Starter website includes up to 20 pages from $1,990 + GST, so you get room to grow for not much more.

How much does an online store cost in Australia?

A small to medium online store typically costs between $5,000 and $20,000 or more, depending on the number of products, payment and shipping options, and any links to stock or accounting systems.

How long does it take to build a website?

Timing depends on the size of the site and how quickly your content is ready. Tell us about your project and we’ll include a timeline with your quote.

Get a clear price for your website

Tell us what your business needs and we’ll recommend the right package, with a fixed quote and no obligation.

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