How Much Does a Website Cost in Perth? Real 2026 Prices From a Local Designer

I get asked this question more than any other, usually a little nervously, as if the answer might be "how much have you got?" So here's a straight answer, from someone who builds websites in Perth for a living.

The short answer

For a small business website built by a professional in Perth WA, you're typically looking at:

• DIY builder (Squarespace, Wix): your time, plus around $20 to $60 a month
• Freelancer, small business site: from about $1,500 to $5,000
• Freelancer or small studio, custom site with more pages or features: $5,000 to $15,000
• Agency, larger custom builds, online stores or web apps: $15,000 and up

My own small business websites start from $1,500, and every project gets a fixed quote before we start. You can also spread the cost over monthly payments.

What actually changes the price

Number of pages and content. Five pages is a different job to fifty. Content is also the biggest hidden cost: if you need help with copy and photos, budget for it.

Custom design vs a template. A template is faster and cheaper. Custom design makes you look like you, which matters more in competitive markets.

Features. Bookings, online payments, member areas, integrations with your CRM or stock system all add time.

Platform. WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow and custom code all have different trade-offs. I wrote about choosing between Shopify and Squarespace if you're selling online.

SEO and speed. A site that nobody finds is an expensive brochure. Make sure technical SEO is included, not an upsell.

The ongoing costs nobody mentions

A website isn't a one-off purchase. Budget for:

• Domain: around $20 to $40 a year for a .com.au
• Hosting or platform fees: roughly $10 to $60 a month depending on the platform
• Maintenance: updates, backups and security, either your time or a care plan
• Improvements: small changes as your business evolves

I broke these down in more detail in website maintenance costs in Australia.

How to avoid overpaying (or underpaying)

1. Ask for a fixed quote. Hourly estimates have a way of growing.
2. Check who actually does the work. With agencies, it's often not the person who sold it to you.
3. Make sure you own everything. Domain, hosting account, design files and content should be in your name.
4. Ask what happens after launch. Training, support and who to call when something breaks.
5. Look at real work. Not mockups, live sites you can click through.

So what should you budget?

If you're a Perth small business that needs a professional, fast, findable website, a realistic starting budget is $1,500 to $5,000, plus around $30 a month to run it. If that's a stretch right now, start lean and grow it. That's exactly what my small business page is for.

Want a real number for your project? Tell me what you need and I'll send a fixed quote, usually within a day.