It’s the question every business owner asks — and the answer is always “it depends.” But vague answers don’t help anyone make decisions. So here’s a specific, honest breakdown of what a website actually costs in Australia in 2025.
Option 1: DIY Website Builders (Wix, Squarespace)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly platform fee | $25–65 AUD/month |
| Your time to build it | 20–80+ hours |
| Annual total | $300–780+ AUD/year |
You’re locked in. Migrating off Wix or Squarespace later is painful. And DIY sites typically underperform on Google — costing you far more in lost leads.
Option 2: Freelancer ($500–$3,000)
Platforms like Airtasker or Upwork can get you a basic WordPress site for $500–$1,500, more complex builds up to $3,000. The risk: variable quality, often limited ongoing support, and unreliable delivery timelines. You get what you pay for.
Option 3: Professional Web Agency ($2,000–$15,000+)
A professional agency delivers a polished, strategically designed, properly built website:
- Custom design aligned with your brand
- SEO-optimised from day one
- Fast, secure, and mobile-ready
- Ongoing support and maintenance
Large Sydney or Melbourne agencies charge $8,000–$20,000+ for similar work. WebAdish delivers agency-quality WordPress websites at significantly lower price points — because we operate across Australia and the UK with lean overheads.
Don’t Forget Ongoing Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name | ~$15–30 AUD/year |
| Web hosting | $10–50 AUD/month |
| SSL Certificate | Free with most good hosts |
| WordPress maintenance plan | $49–200/month (highly recommended) |
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