What Should Your Website Cost?

Seven quick questions, one honest price range. Built on the same numbers we use in real quotes. No email required.

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 $15 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 $15 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.

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

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