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How website pricing works in 2026

Most Sydney small business websites cost $990 to $3,200 excluding GST. A bespoke single-page site starts from $990. A typical 2 to 5 page business site runs $1,900 to $3,200. Online stores and member portals start around $4,000. Three things move the number: page count, features, and how ready your content is.

Base build prices (custom design included)

Size Indicative range (ex GST)
Single page / landing page$990 to $1,500
2 to 5 pages$1,900 to $3,200
6 to 10 pages$3,000 to $5,500
More than 10 pages$5,000 to $9,000+

Add-ons in plain numbers: a blog adds $300 to $600, a booking system $400 to $1,000, an online store $1,800 to $4,500, a member login area $1,500 to $3,500, a second language $500 to $1,200, and professional copywriting $500 to $1,500 if we write the content for you. Rush delivery in under 2 weeks adds about 15%. Hosting and care is separate: from $50 per site per month, Australian-hosted, with backups, updates, and SSL included.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a small business website cost in Sydney?

Most land between $990 and $3,200 ex GST. The floor is a bespoke single-page site at $990; the common ceiling for a content site is around $3,200. Stores and portals go higher.

Why do website quotes vary so much?

Page count, features, and content readiness explain most of it. The rest is the provider's overhead. A remote-first consultancy with low overhead can deliver the same build for less than a large agency.

What does hosting and care cost?

From $50 per site per month: Australian hosting, daily backups, software updates, and SSL. Always priced separately from the build so one-off and ongoing costs never blur.

How long does a website take to build?

3 to 6 weeks from scoping call to launch for a standard build. Under 2 weeks is possible for smaller sites and adds about 15%.

Is the estimate binding?

No. It is an honest indicative range using the same numbers we quote with. The exact figure is confirmed after a free 30-minute scoping call.

Turn the estimate into a real quote

Send us your estimator result and we'll confirm the exact figure within one business day, after a free 30-minute scoping call.