If you’re a small business owner in Sydney, especially around South West suburbs like Liverpool, Fairfield, or Wetherill Park and you’ve been thinking about getting a Shopify website, one of the first questions that probably comes up is:
“How much is this actually going to cost me?”
Totally fair. The answer depends on a few things but in this post, we’ll break it down for you in plain English. No jargon. No upsells. Just real numbers from a local perspective.
1. The Basics: What You're Actually Paying For
When we build a Shopify site, we’re not just throwing together a few pages. You’re paying for:
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A custom design (not a cookie-cutter theme)
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Set up of your collections, products, and navigation
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Mobile-friendly layout that works on all devices
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SEO setup (so Google can find you)
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Speed optimization
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Help with copy, if needed
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And an actual strategy, so your site doesn’t just look good, but converts visitors into customers
2. Starter Shopify Website Cost (Sydney Market)
For a simple but clean Shopify site with 4–5 pages (Home, About, Products, Contact, etc.), you’re looking at:
💰 $2,000–$3,500 AUD
This is perfect for:
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Tradies who want leads
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Local shops moving online
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Startups with just a few products
3. Mid-Range Custom Shopify Builds
Need a custom layout, advanced collections, or app integrations? That’s where we go into:
💰 $4,000–$6,500 AUD
This suits:
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Small-to-medium eCommerce brands
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Fashion or beauty brands in areas like Wetherill Park or Gregory Hills
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Anyone who wants a site that reflects their brand and scales with them
4. Shopify Plus or Large Builds
For complex builds, large product catalogs, or advanced functionality:
💰 $7,000–$12,000+ AUD
This is ideal for:
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Agencies with multiple clients
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National brands launching D2C
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Serious businesses that need speed, UX, SEO, and integrations working together
5. Ongoing Costs (Don’t Forget These)
Shopify isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it thing. Here’s what you should plan for:
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Shopify subscription: $56 aud to $105/month (most use “Basic” to “Shopify” plan)
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Apps: Depends some are free, others $10–50/month
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Custom domain: ~$20/year
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Ongoing support or updates (optional): Some clients retain us for monthly care or fixes
6. So… What Should You Expect to Pay?
If you’re a local business in South West Sydney, whether you're a painter in Fairfield or a beauty brand in Casula expect to invest somewhere between $3,000 and $6,000 for a quality, locally built Shopify site.
This isn’t just a site, it’s your digital shopfront, your 24/7 rep, your lead magnet.
We’re based in Liverpool, and we’ve built Shopify websites for businesses all across Sydney from Wetherill Park to Campbelltown. Even from Perth to Queensland.
Want a personalised quote or advice? Contact us here or View our work.