Cheap Website Design in Australia, From $995
Custom-designed websites you can update yourself
How Much Does Cheap Website Design Cost?
At Diverse Website Design, cheap website design costs $995. That gets you a custom-designed, mobile-responsive website with onsite SEO set up and a content management system you control, so you can update it yourself, any time.
The only other costs are a domain name ($99 for two years) and, once your free first three months are up, hosting ($15 per month) and an SSL certificate ($99 per year). You are welcome to use your own web host instead.
Since 2013 we have built 8,000+ websites for businesses across Australia, and we are rated 4.9/5 from 390+ reviews on Google and Trustpilot.
What Is Included in Our $995 Website Design?
Every $995 website is custom designed for your brand, not built from a generic template, and includes:
- Custom, unique website design
- Mobile-responsive layout that works on phones, tablets and computers
- Easy updates, 24/7, through your own content management system
- Unlimited pages, plus new menus, content editing and deleting
- Image and video uploads
- Home page image slider
- Your own website blog
- Onsite Google SEO: keywords, title tags and meta descriptions
- Google Search Engine submission
- Contact form
- Email accounts set up
- Website performance tracking
- Social media integration
- 3 months of free hosting and a free 3-month SSL certificate
- $100 Google Ads credit
Need to sell online? See our eCommerce website design options.
What You Will Pay: Costs at a Glance
| What | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Website design and build | $995 | Custom design and everything listed above |
| Domain name | $99 for 2 years | Not needed if you already own one |
| Hosting | Free for 3 months, then $15 per month | Or use any web host you prefer |
| SSL certificate | Free for 3 months, then $99 per year | Keeps your site secure (https) |
| Lock-in contract | None | You own your website outright |
Example first year using our domain, hosting and SSL: $995 + $99 + $135 (9 months of hosting) + $99 = about $1,328. Prices last updated 15 October 2026.
How Can We Build Websites for $995?
It is a fair question: cheap web design has a bad reputation, and often for good reason. Here is how we keep the price low without cutting the parts that matter.
In-house Australian team
Every website is designed and built by our in-house team, not outsourced offshore or handed to freelancers. That keeps quality consistent and turnaround fast.
A refined, repeatable process
After 8,000+ websites, we have streamlined how we build, so there is less wasted time. We pass that saving on as a lower price, not lower quality.
No bloated extras
We include what helps you get found and get customers: SEO setup, mobile responsiveness and a CMS you control, without upselling features most small businesses never use.
Clear, fixed pricing
The build fee is a fixed $995 and every other cost is listed above. There are no lock-in contracts once your site is live. Read what clients say on our reviews page, or get a free quote.
Is $995 Really Enough? How It Compares
Published 2026 Australian pricing guides put a professionally built small business website at around $3,000 to $10,000, with larger builds going well beyond that (see the guides from WP Creative and Cultivate Digital). Our $995 package sits well below that because it is built on a repeatable process, not because it skips the essentials.
If you are comparing cheap website designers, check these before you commit:
- Do you own it? With us you own your website outright and can host it anywhere. Some providers lock you into their own platform.
- Is it custom? Ours is designed for your brand, not a relabelled template.
- Can you edit it yourself? You get a content management system and a step-by-step user guide.
- Is SEO set up? Keywords, title tags, meta descriptions and Google submission are included.
- Is the full cost clear? Domain, hosting and SSL prices are listed above.
Who Our Cheap Website Design Suits
Our $995 package is built for small businesses, sole traders, startups and community groups that want professional, easy-to-manage website design without an agency-sized budget. We have built sites for plumbers, cafes, dentists, coaches and real estate agents, and you can browse our recent work for examples.
If you need an online store, our eCommerce website design starts at $1,495 and includes uploading your first 10 products. If you need something more tailored, we also build fully custom websites, quoted to suit your project.
How Your Website Gets Built
Here is how a $995 website comes together:
- Design (about 2 days): we design your layout for you to approve.
- Build (7 to 10 days): once the design is approved, we build the site and add your content and images so you can see the complete website.
- Test and launch: we test across Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, on Mac and PC, and across every common screen size. Most projects take about 2 days of design plus 7–10 days of build, depending on how quickly we receive your content and feedback.
You own your website outright and can host it wherever you like. Good technical SEO also depends on following best practice; see Google’s SEO Starter Guide for what search engines look for.
We Know You Have Questions
How Much Does Cheap Website Design Cost?
Our website design package costs $995 and includes a custom designed website, mobile responsive layout, onsite Google SEO optimisation, a built-in contact form, business email accounts, social media integration, a built-in blog and your own content management system (CMS) so you can log in and update your website 24/7. A domain name is $99 for two years. Hosting is free for the first 3 months, then $15 per month, and the SSL certificate is free for 3 months, then $99 per year. You are welcome to use your own web host.
How Long Does a Website Take To Build?
Designing the website takes about 2 days. Once the design has been approved, the build takes 7 to 10 days. We then place in your content and images so you can see how the complete website will look. Most projects launch within 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how quickly we receive your content and feedback. If changes are needed after the layout is built, this can extend the timeline.
Do You Build eCommerce Websites?
Yes we have built many eCommerce websites and can build a professional online store for you. eCommerce Web Design costs $1,495 and we upload the first 10 products for you, afterwards you will have full control to log in and easily upload unlimited products for free.
Can I Make Changes to My Own Website?
Yes you will have full control to log into your website and easily change content, images and create new pages 24/7. The website is very easy to use, you do not need to know any coding skills, we do provide you with a step by step user guide, if you get stuck you’re also welcome to contact our friendly team for support as we’re the experts in cheap website design.
Will My Website Be Mobile Friendly?
All of the websites we build are mobile responsive which means they will work on mobile, tablets and computers. As the website design is a responsive design it means the website will automatically re-adjust to the screen size you’re on. As technology constantly changes and evolves your website will also evolve and work on new devices and also new web browsers. If your website ever does have any issues you can contact our friendly team and we will be happy to help.
Do I Own My Website?
Yes you will have ownership and full control of your website. Unlike other providers who lock you into their own specific platforms, with us you will have full control and ownership so you’re welcome to host your website with any website hosting provider that you like.
Have You Built a Website in My Industry?
We have built 8,000+ websites over the past 13 years, so chances are we have built a website in your industry. If you would like to see a website from your industry let us know and we can send you some links. If you have seen websites online that you like, they may be your competitors website, feel free to send us their link so we can have a look at their website.
I Already Have a Website, Can You Help Update it?
Yes we can help update your website with a fresh brand new design that will give your website design the WOW factor! We can keep the same domain, the same emails and all of the same content and images. If you are already happy with your website design we can help make edits and tweaks to your current website, all that you need to do is let us know the changes that are needed so we can provide you with a time frame and a quote.
What Costs Are There After the First 3 Months?
After the free period, hosting is $15 per month and the SSL certificate is $99 per year. There is no lock-in contract, and you are welcome to move your website to any web host you prefer.
Is a $995 Website Built From a Template?
No. Every website is custom designed for your brand rather than built from a generic template.
Can I Use My Own Domain Name and Hosting?
Yes. You own your website outright and can host it with any provider you like. If you would like us to register a domain name for you, it costs $99 for two years.
Do I Have to Sign a Lock-in Contract?
No. There are no lock-in contracts once your site is live, and you have full ownership and control of your website.
