How much do roller shutters cost in Australia?

Most Australian homeowners spend between $350 and $1,400 per window on roller shutters, fully installed. The huge spread comes down to four things: size, operation type, slat profile, and how many you order at once.

Rough ballparks (supplied and installed, 2026 prices):

• Small manual shutter (e.g. 900 × 1200 mm, single bedroom window): $350-$550
• Standard manual shutter (1500 × 1500 mm, living room window): $550-$900
• Standard electric shutter with hard-wired motor: $900-$1,400
• Battery / solar shutter: add $150-$300 per unit over hard-wired electric
• Whole-of-house pack (8-12 windows): typically 15-25% cheaper per window thanks to install efficiency and bulk pricing

Where the numbers move:

1. Slat type. Single-skin aluminium is the cheap end. Foam-filled double-skin slats cost more but block more heat and noise.
2. Operation. Manual is cheapest. Hard-wired electric needs an electrician (which adds $80-$200 per window). Battery-powered avoids the sparky but costs more upfront and the battery is consumable.
3. Size. Anything over 2400 mm wide jumps a price tier because the slats and motor need to be heavier-duty.
4. Brand & warranty. A 10-year warranty from a CEC-style accredited installer costs more than a no-name "lifetime" sticker that lasts as long as the company.

What's usually included in a fair quote: measure & quote, custom manufacture, removal of existing rubbish, install, basic painting touch-ups, and a written warranty. What's often hidden: scaffolding for second-storey, electrical work, motor brand, and after-hours service-call rates.

Compare any written offers against the same specification. Resolve differences in product, labour, electrical work, exclusions and warranty before comparing price; the position of a price in the group does not prove quality or value.