Softcrust builds custom WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce websites for businesses in Australia. We handle design, development, mobile speed and the privacy, accessibility and GST details Australian sites need, in one project.
Below you will find typical prices in Australian dollars, the rules that affect a website, how a project runs and what to ask before you hire a web development company.
Website development is the work of turning a design into a working site: front-end code, a content management system, forms, integrations, testing and launch. Web design decides how the pages look. Development decides how fast they load, how they take payments and how easily your team can change them.
Australian buyers search with several phrases for the same need, including “web development company Australia” (about 170 searches a month), “website development Melbourne” (about 320) and “website development Sydney” (about 1,600), according to KWS Everywhere. We build sites for businesses in every state, and we work remotely.
Published 2026 guides from Australian agencies give these ranges. Quotes for the same brief can differ widely, because page count, features, integrations and e-commerce drive most of the price.
typical, 2 to 4 weeks
Service-based sites with several pages, forms and basic SEO.
custom design and features
More pages, integrations, bookings or a store with a larger catalog.
do it yourself
Cheapest upfront, but you spend the time and accept template limits.
ongoing
Hosting, maintenance and SEO are rarely included in the build price.
Our quotes follow these market ranges, and we confirm a fixed price in Australian dollars once the scope is written. Ask every agency to list hosting, maintenance and domain renewals separately.
| Platform | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
|
WordPress |
Service businesses, content-heavy sites, full control over SEO |
Needs regular updates and good hosting |
|
Shopify |
Stores that want fast setup and built-in checkout |
Monthly fees and less freedom in custom features |
|
WooCommerce |
Stores with custom products, memberships or wholesale pricing |
More setup and upkeep than Shopify |
|
Custom build |
Unusual workflows or software products |
Highest cost and longest timeline |
The Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles apply to many businesses that collect personal information. Your site should link a clear privacy policy, and forms should say how data will be used. If you email customers, the Spam Act 2003 requires consent and an unsubscribe option.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 covers discrimination in access to goods and services, and WCAG 2.1 AA is the common benchmark for web accessibility. We build with proper headings, colour contrast, keyboard use and form labels, and test the finished pages.
Under Australian Consumer Law, prices shown to consumers must include GST. We set up product and service pages, and checkout, so the price a visitor sees is the price they pay. This is general information, not legal advice.
We build sites for businesses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and regional areas. Projects run on a private staging site with shared documents and scheduled calls, so you can review work without meeting in person.
Parts Bazar is an automotive parts store that ships worldwide. We built the full website, then grew its search visits from 51 to 690 a month in four months using SEO and content. Read the case study for the details.
Prices on product and service pages show GST-inclusive amounts for consumers, and invoices show GST separately, so the site matches how Australian customers expect to see prices.
We pick WordPress, Shopify or WooCommerce by how you sell and who edits the site. If a custom build is the honest answer, we say so.
You review design drafts and a working staging site before launch. Feedback is collected once per stage and tracked in one shared list.
At handover, analytics, redirects and the sitemap are in place and your team learns to edit pages. Maintenance, hosting and SEO are quoted separately and are optional.
Tailored web solutions that reflect your brand identity and business goals, delivering a seamless user experience and visually impressive designs.
Creating websites that adapt to any device, ensuring an optimal browsing experience for users across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Developing robust online stores that are user-friendly, secure, and equipped with features such as product management, payment gateways, and inventory tracking.
Crafting intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that enhance user engagement, improve usability and create memorable digital experiences.
Implementing CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla empowers you to effortlessly manage and update your website’s content.
Providing ongoing support, updates, and security checks to ensure your website remains functional, secure, and up-to-date.
Optimize your website’s structure, content, and performance to improve its visibility in search engine results and drive organic traffic to your business.
Enhancing website loading speed and performance, reducing bounce rates, and improving user satisfaction through effective optimization techniques.
Discover our range of website development solutions, each designed to meet the distinct needs of your business. From basic websites to advanced e-commerce platforms, we cover it all. Benefit from responsive designs, user-centric interfaces, SEO optimization, and seamless feature integration. Don't miss the opportunity to establish a powerful online presence—choose the perfect website development package to elevate your business today!
Published 2026 guides put small business websites at about AUD 3,000 to 10,000 and larger professional builds at AUD 10,000 to 25,000 or more. Hosting, maintenance and SEO are usually quoted separately, and quotes for the same brief can differ widely.
A small business site usually takes 2 to 4 weeks of build time, or 4 to 8 weeks from discovery to launch. Stores and sites with several integrations take longer. Late content from the client is the most common cause of delay.
Choose WordPress for a service business or content-heavy site, and Shopify for a store that wants fast setup. WooCommerce suits custom products or wholesale pricing. We recommend one after a short discovery call.
For consumer sales, yes. Under Australian Consumer Law, the price shown to consumers must include GST. We set up pages and checkout so the displayed price is the final price. Ask your accountant about your business.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 covers access to goods and services, and WCAG 2.1 AA is the usual benchmark. We build to that level and test the finished pages. Ask a lawyer about your specific risk.
You should. Ask every agency in writing who owns the code, design files, domain and hosting account. With Softcrust projects you receive admin access at launch.
Not if the rebuild is handled carefully. We keep important URLs, add 301 redirects for any that change, carry over titles and descriptions, and check Search Console after launch.
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices are market ranges from published guides and change with scope.
Your website is where ads, search results and referrals end up. If it loads slowly on a phone, other marketing spend is wasted. We build with local SEO in mind from the first wireframe.
Tell us what you sell and who you sell to, and we will send a written scope and a quote in Australian dollars. If you also plan paid traffic, ask us about Google Ads for your business.
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