I always wonder where I can register Australian domains for the lowest price. A quick check over at auDA lists some 28 'accredited registrars'. Basically any one of them can hook you up with a domain name for two years in exchange for some hard-earned cash. But the tight-wad within you probably wants to know how to get this (identical) service on the cheap. Look no further …
All prices are for 2 years of registration in Australian dollars including GST.
Disclaimer: These prices were last checked on the 28th of August and I think they're right, but don't blame me if something isn't right — do your own research. If you're a registrar and want me to update your prices, email me (do a whois for my domain).
Now go get yourself a cheap .com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .asn.au, or .id.au domain.
In no particular order. No wait the cheapest first. These range from just under $28 all the way up to $140.
| Accredited Registrar | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Namescout | 27.45 | |
| IntaServe | 27.95 | |
| AussieHQ | 29.95 | |
| Planet Domain | 33.00 | |
| MD Web Hosting | 34.95 | |
| Cheaper Domains | 35.00 | |
| Domain Central | 37.95 | |
| SmartyHost | 40.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| NetRegistry | 44.95 | |
| Web Access | 49.50 | |
| Domain8 | 49.95 | |
| Click'n Go! | 59.00 | |
| Discount Domain Name Services | 65.00 | |
| Domain Bandit | 66.00 | |
| Anchor Systems, Aust Domains International and Enetica |
69.00 | |
| Westnet | 88.00 | |
| Domain Directors | 90.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| GoDomains | 98.00 | |
| Bottle Domains, Domain Candy and TPP Internet |
99.00 | |
| Connect West | 99.00 | Price is for parking by iiNet (read the FAQ) |
| Explorer Domains | 99.95 | |
| Domain Registration Services | 127.00 | |
| Melbourne IT | 140.00 | |
| Safenames | ? | Doesn't want to give out a price |
Again, the cheapest first. These range from a mere $9.50 to almost $90.
| Accredited Registrar | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IntaServe | 9.50 | |
| NetRegistry | 13.75 | |
| Namescout | 19.45 | |
| Planet Domain | 19.80 | |
| Cheaper Domains and Discount Domain Name Services |
20.00 | |
| Anchor Systems and GoDomains |
22.00 | |
| Domain8 and MD Web Hosting |
24.95 | |
| Click'n Go! | 29.00 | |
| Domain Bandit and Domain Registration Services |
30.00 | |
| Bottle Domains and Domain Candy |
33.00 | |
| Westnet | 35.00 | |
| Aust Domains International | 36.00 | |
| Domain Central | 37.95 | |
| Enetica | 39.00 | |
| SmartyHost | 40.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| Explorer Domains | 44.95 | |
| AussieHQ | 49.00 | |
| Connect West | 49.00 | Price is for parking by iiNet (read the FAQ) |
| Web Access | 49.50 | |
| TPP Internet | 54.00 | |
| Domain Directors | 68.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| Melbourne IT | 88.00 | |
| Safenames | ? | Doesn't want to give out a price |
That's right, cheapest at the top. These range from a under $20 to a mammoth $140.
| Accredited Registrar | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Namescout | 19.45 | |
| Cheaper Domains and Discount Domain Name Services |
20.00 | |
| Domain8 and MD Web Hosting |
24.95 | |
| Planet Domain | 27.91 | |
| Click'n Go! | 29.00 | |
| IntaServe | 33.00 | |
| Domain Central | 37.95 | |
| NetRegistry | 38.50 | |
| Enetica | 39.00 | |
| SmartyHost | 40.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| AussieHQ and Domain Bandit |
49.00 | |
| Connect West | 49.00 | Price is for parking by iiNet (read the FAQ) |
| Web Access | 49.50 | |
| TPP Internet | 54.00 | |
| Westnet | 55.00 | |
| Aust Domains International | 56.00 | |
| GoDomains | 59.00 | |
| Bottle Domains and Domain Registration Services |
60.00 | |
| Domain Candy | 66.00 | |
| Domain Directors | 68.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| Anchor Systems | 69.00 | |
| Explorer Domains | 84.95 | |
| Melbourne IT | 140.00 | price not listed but found by attempting to register a name |
| Safenames | ? | Doesn't want to give out a price |
Don't be surprised to see the tight-wad domains first. These range here is about $25 to almost $100.
| Accredited Registrar | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Namescout | 24.45 | |
| Planet Domain | 24.62 | |
| Domain8 and MD Web Hosting |
24.95 | |
| IntaServe | 25.00 | |
| Cheaper Domains | 28.00 | |
| NetRegistry | 29.95 | |
| Click'n Go! and Domain Bandit |
35.00 | |
| Domain Central | 37.95 | |
| Discount Domain Name Services and Enetica |
39.00 | |
| GoDomains | 39.95 | |
| SmartyHost | 40.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| Aust Domains International | 42.00 | |
| Domain Candy | 44.00 | |
| Westnet | 45.00 | |
| Anchor Systems, AussieHQ and TPP Internet |
49.00 | |
| Connect West | 49.00 | Price is for parking by iiNet (read the FAQ) |
| Web Access | 49.50 | |
| Domain Registration Services | 59.00 | |
| Bottle Domains | 60.00 | |
| Domain Directors | 68.00 | Don't be fooled by the price for 1 year! |
| Explorer Domains | 74.95 | |
| Melbourne IT | 99.00 | |
| Safenames | ? | Doesn't want to give out a price |