Industry · Ecommerce
CatalystHub does ecommerce website design for Perth retailers: custom Shopify themes and fast online stores, tuned for conversion, built around your buyer, with the payments, shipping and inventory integrations your store actually runs on. From $700, and you own the theme. For sellers who've outgrown Dawn.
We build custom Shopify themes for small retailers in Perth. A Custom Shopify Theme starts at $700 inc. GST, one-off, with up to 10 custom-designed pages and unlimited revisions. Shopify's own plan and card fees are separate, and you pay those to Shopify, not to us.
For small retailers who sell online.
Care for your store after launch.
A Shopify store has running costs on top of the build.
Shopify charges a monthly plan fee, plus a card fee on each sale. The rates below come from Shopify’s Australian pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Online card rate, standard Australian cards | Extra fee without Shopify Payments (checked 8 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $56/month | $42/month | 1.7% + 30c | 2% |
| Grow | $149/month | $114/month | 1.55% + 30c | 1% |
| Advanced | $575/month | $431/month | 1.35% + 30c | 0.6% |
Shopify sets these prices and can change them, so check that page before you budget.
On the Basic plan, a $100 order paid with a standard Australian card through Shopify Payments costs $1.70 + $0.30 = $2.00 in card fees. If the store uses another payment provider instead, Shopify can charge an extra 2% on Basic, which is $2.00 on that same order. International cards and American Express cost more than the standard rate.
The Shopify Theme Store has free and paid themes (checked 8 October 2026). Dawn is free. Horizon is a set of 10 free themes built on theme blocks. Paid themes are a one-off purchase in US dollars, roughly US$100 to US$500.
Most of the Perth Shopify agency pages we checked on 8 October 2026 did not publish a price.
The Specialist care plan is from $79/month inc. GST and includes 30 minutes of content updates each month plus Shopify update monitoring. You can cancel any month with 14 days’ notice, and the first month is free on a new build. For other kinds of sites, see how much a small business website costs in Australia.
Western Australia spent $9.1 billion online in 2025, up 18%, the fastest growth of any state, according to the Australia Post 2026 eCommerce Report. Across the country, Australians spent $82.6 billion online in 2025 (Australia Post).
The Baymard Institute puts average online cart abandonment at 70.22%, averaged from 50 studies (page updated 22 September 2025). The same Australia Post 2026 report, citing Shopify research, says 52% of Australians have abandoned a cart because checkout was too long or complicated.
Shopify said on 27 April 2026 that 79% of Shopify stores pass all Core Web Vitals, Google’s page speed and stability checks, based on Chrome user experience data.
What an ecommerce website needs
In ecommerce, the website isn't a brochure - it's the shop floor and the till. A slow page, a clumsy mobile checkout or a confusing product layout is lost revenue you can measure. We build custom Shopify themes that are fast, clear and conversion-focused, tuned to your brand and your buyer rather than a generic template every other store is using.
CatalystHub built our new website. Vish took the time to understand what we needed, kept us updated through the whole process, and had the site live in 3 weeks. The price was much lower than the other quotes we got, and the quality didn't suffer. Highly recommend them for web design and SEO in Perth.
So glad we picked CatalystHub. They did a full custom design based on our requirements and it looks far more professional than we expected for the price. Honestly, I don't think you'll find better value for money anywhere in Australia. They were clear about costs from day one, and there were no surprises. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend.
CatalystHub showed me how overpriced most agencies are. Clear prices, no hidden fees, and better results for less.
Really happy with the website they built for us. The whole process was smooth, communication was clear, and they were patient with all the small changes we needed along the way. The final website looks professional, clean, and easy to use. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable website design team.
Very professional and easy to deal with from the start to finish. Communication was clear, the process was smooth and the final website design was excellent.
CatalystHub was truly amazing at what they do. Vish organised everything from start to finish. Communication was excellent, nothing was ever a problem, and no questions were left unanswered. Very happy with their services. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a website set up. A huge thank you!
I had a great experience working with this team. What stood out most was how easy they made the whole process feel. They listened properly, understood what I wanted, and turned it into a website that feels professional and suits the business well. I never felt rushed or confused, and the communication was friendly from start to finish. Highly recommend them.
I had a fantastic experience working with CatalystHub on our website project. From start to finish, their team was professional, creative, and highly skilled. They took the time to understand our needs and delivered exactly the result we were looking for. Communication was smooth, and we were kept updated throughout the entire process. Since launching the new website, we’ve received positive feedback from clients and seen an increase in traffic. I highly recommend CatalystHub to anyone looking for high-quality web design and development
Honestly, I was surprised by the quality of the work, especially considering the price. The final result looked professional, polished and far better than I expected for what I paid. Great value for money, and I'm genuinely happy with the outcome. Highly recommend CatalystHub!
The team at CatalystHub have been fantastic to work with. They took the time to understand our business and created a website that not only looks professional but also clearly reflects what we do. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and any questions or changes we had were handled quickly and thoroughly. They were always responsive, easy to deal with, and genuinely focused on getting the best result for us. We’re extremely happy with the final website and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend CatalystHub to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and highly capable web design team.
CatalystHub recently redesigned our website, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We would recommend them again and again. The entire experience was seamless from beginning to end. They created a fresh new look for us and ticked all the boxes. They understood our brand quickly and gave us exactly the revamp we needed. The team was experienced, professional, and easy to deal with throughout the process. Getting a website right isn’t always as simple as it seems, but they have a great eye for detail and made the whole process feel effortless. The feedback since launch has been wonderful. Thank you, CatalystHub!
Highly recommend. Vish was very professional, knowledgeable and responsive throughout the engagement to build a website for my new legal practice. He accomodated all my changes, even when I back peddled on a few ocassions. Handover was seamless and easy to understand. High value, competitive price = Excellent value for money.
Definitely recommend catalysthub! Very professional, efficient and made my website for my restaurant look great. Thanks heaps
Great web design company if you’re looking for a new website. They’re very helpful and deliver great results. They completed a full website audit and redesign for us, which has made a noticeable difference. Thanks, CatalystHub appreciate everything
I couldn't be happier with my experience working with CatalystHub! They've built the most beautiful, amazing website for my business and supported me every step of the ways a huge thank you to the entire team.
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