Guide · Updated
How much does a website cost in Australia (2026)?
Short answer: It depends on who does the work. A do-it-yourself builder costs a monthly subscription plus your time. A freelancer or agency charges a one-off build fee, and hosting, email and changes are usually extra. A managed website service bundles design, hosting and changes into a monthly fee. Conexity’s managed website is $599 to go live (first month included), then $99 a month, including GST, with the domain, hosting and email included.
The four ways to get a website
| Option | Upfront | Ongoing | Who does the work |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY website builder | Low | Monthly subscription | You: design, writing, photos, updates |
| Freelancer | One-off build fee | Hosting, plus changes billed as you go | The freelancer builds; you manage the rest |
| Agency custom build | The highest one-off fee | Hosting and a support retainer | The agency, to a scoped brief |
| Managed website (like Conexity) | $599, first month included | $99/month | We design, write, host and keep it fresh |
Prices for DIY, freelance and agency work vary widely, so ask any provider for a written quote that lists exactly what is included.
The costs people forget
- Domain name. A .com.au needs an ABN and renews every year.
- Hosting and security. Someone has to keep the site online, backed up and patched.
- Email on your domain. Often a separate monthly charge.
- Copywriting and photos. A site with no words or photos of your work does not sell.
- Changes. New services, prices and photos. Ask how changes are charged.
- Your time. A DIY site is cheap until you count the weekends.
What you should get for the money
- A site that loads fast on a phone and has your phone number one tap away.
- Your services and service area written out plainly.
- Proper on-page SEO structure (titles, headings, descriptions, local details).
- Your domain registered in your business’s name, not the provider’s.
- A clear answer to “what happens if I cancel?”
What Conexity charges
Custom Animated Website + Managed Cloud: $599 to go live, first month included, then $99/month. Growth + Local SEO Pro, which adds three local suburb pages: $999 to go live, then $149/month. Optional: Google Business Profile done for you $297 one-off, Map Pack growth $297/month, logo redesign $249, extra suburb pages $149 each. All prices include GST. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any time.
You can see a free preview of your own website before paying anything.