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How much does a website cost in Australia?
By who builds it, and the running costs most quotes leave out.
Last updated October 2026.
Introduction
A small business website in Australia costs anywhere from a few hundred dollars a year to build yourself to $10,000 or more from a designer.
Where you land depends on who builds it, how many pages you need, and whether you sell online.
01 - By who builds it
By who builds it.
| Who builds it | Typical cost | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress) | $500 to $1,500 a year | Days |
| Freelancer | $1,000 to $10,000 | 2 to 6 weeks |
| Agency | $5,000 to $50,000+ | 4 to 12 weeks |
Source: WP Creative, How Much Does a Website Cost in Australia?, updated October 2026.
02 - By type of site
By type of site.
01Small business site
Roughly $2,500 to $10,000 when a designer builds it.02Custom web app
Usually $30,000 and up.
Sources: GoDaddy Australia (May 2026) and WP Creative (October 2026).
03 - Running costs
Running costs.
01Domain
About $20 to $50 a year for a .com.au.02Hosting
About $7 to $50 a month for a small business site.03Maintenance
From about $90 a month to $2,000 or more on an agency retainer, or your own time.
04 - What moves the price
What moves the price.
The number of pages. Whether the copy and photos exist yet. Booking systems, online payments and integrations. And whether the site is planned for search before it's built, or fixed afterwards.
05 - What to ask for in a quote
What to ask for in a quote.
01Who owns the site and domain?
It should be you.02What's included?
Copy, photos, Google Business Profile setup, search planning.03What does it cost after launch?
Hosting and edits in year two and beyond.04How are changes charged?
Per hour, per change, or included.05Can I leave and take the site with me?
Some builders lock you to their platform.
06 - My prices
My prices.
My website prices are on the pricing page. Every site is planned for Google, Maps and AI search before it's built.
07 - FAQ
Website cost questions.
Is a cheap website worth it?
For a new business testing an idea, often yes. The cost shows up later if nobody can find it.
Why do agency quotes vary so much?
Different scope, different people doing the work, and different overheads. Compare what's included, not just the total.
Do I need to pay for SEO separately?
Basic search setup should be part of any build. Ongoing SEO is a separate service.
Are Wix and Squarespace OK?
For a simple site, yes. They're harder to change later and can limit what you can do for search.
09 - Contact
Want to be found first?
Tell me about your business and I'll tell you what's worth doing. If I can't help, I'll say so.
Prefer email? kate@foundfirst.com.au
Or call 0432 573 646