Answer

How much does a website cost in Melbourne?

Real price ranges for small businesses in 2026, what changes the price, and the ongoing costs nobody mentions.

Jac BromilowCo-founder & product leadUpdated 2 Oct 20261 min read

The short answer

Most Melbourne small businesses spend $8,000–$20,000 on a professionally designed website. A simple site costs $3,000–$8,000, and sites with bookings, payments or integrations usually run $20,000–$50,000. Budget another $50–$300 a month for hosting, updates and support.

At a glance

Typical range: $8k–$20k
Simple site: From $3k
Time to launch: 4–10 weeks
Ongoing costs: $50–$300 / month

Typical price ranges

$3k–$8kSimple websiteA few pages, a contact form and a CMS so you can make your own edits.

$8k–$20kSmall business websiteCustom design, 10–20 pages, SEO groundwork and analytics.

$20k–$50kWebsite + integrationsBookings, CRM or payments connected, with automation behind the scenes.

$40k+Web app or portalLogins, dashboards and features built around how you work.

Prices in AUD, excluding GST. Last checked 2 Oct 2026.

What changes the price?

Three things move the number most: how many unique page designs you need, what the site has to connect to, and how much of the content we write for you.

Number of unique page layouts
Integrations — bookings, CRM, payments, accounting
Copywriting, photography and video
Online store or member logins
Accessibility and speed targets

What ongoing costs should I expect?

A website isn’t a one-off purchase. Hosting, domain renewals, security updates and small content changes add up, so plan for them from day one.

Hosting and domain: $20–$80 a month
CMS or platform licence: $0–$50 a month
Care plan with updates, backups and small changes: $100–$300 a month

How can I keep costs down?

Start with the pages that bring in enquiries, reuse layouts, and write your own first draft of the copy. You can always add more once the site is paying for itself.

What should a good quote include?

A good quote breaks the work into stages, says who owns the design, code and content, and spells out what happens after launch. If it’s a single number, ask for the detail.

Want a fixed quote?

Tell us what you need and we’ll send a clear, itemised price within two working days.

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Questions people ask

Because scope varies. One agency might quote a template with your logo on it; another might quote custom design, copywriting and integrations. Compare what’s included, not just the total.

It can be a fine start for a sole trader. Expect a template, limited support and little room to grow — and check who owns the site if you leave.

Yes. Most projects are paid in three stages: a deposit, at design approval and at launch.