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How Much Does Animation Cost in Australia? (2026 Pricing Guide)

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Transparent Animation Pricing for Australian Businesses

What Determines Animation Cost?

Length, visual complexity, number of scenes, custom vs template-based approaches, and revision cycles.

2026 Price Ranges

Simple animated explainer (60-90 seconds)

Template-based with stock illustrations: $3,000 to $6,000.

Custom 2D animated explainer (60-90 seconds)

Bespoke illustration, custom character design, professional voiceover: $8,000 to $15,000. This is where most of our client work falls.

Premium animated content (60-120 seconds)

Complex custom animation, multiple scenes, custom music: $15,000 to $30,000.

3D animation

Significantly more resource-intensive: $15,000 to $50,000+ depending on complexity.

HTML5 animation

Interactive animated content: $3,000 to $10,000.

What’s Included

At Motion By Design: concept development, scriptwriting, custom illustration and storyboarding, animation production, professional voiceover, sound design, two revision rounds, and final delivery in all required formats.

How to Get the Best Value

Invest in the script. Provide a thorough brief. Consolidate feedback. Consider a series — per-unit costs drop for multi-video projects. Think about longevity.

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