Quick answer
Roller shutter prices in Australia typically range from around $400 for a small manual shutter up to $1,550+ for a hard-wired electric shutter on a standard window. Whole-of-house packs of 8-12 windows are usually 15-25% cheaper per window than buying one at a time.
Final pricing depends on window size, slat profile, motor brand, installation complexity and your location. The only reliable way to know what you'll pay is to compare written quotes from at least three local installers.
- Who this is for
- Australian homeowners getting roller shutter quotes for one or more windows.
- Key takeaway
- Always compare at least three written quotes. The spread on the same window is often $400+.
The headline number you see in a roller shutter ad, the "from $299!" figure, is almost never the number you actually pay. It usually refers to a bare-minimum manual shutter on a small window, supplied only, without installation or any of the bits that make a real shutter work. Below are the realistic 2026 price bands for fully supplied and installed shutters on a typical Australian home.
Typical price ranges
Indicative supplied-and-installed pricing across Australia in 2026. Final pricing depends on installer assessment.
Small manual shutter
$400-$650
e.g. 900 × 1200 mm bedroom window
Standard manual shutter
$600-$1,000
typical 1500 × 1500 mm window
Standard hard-wired electric
$1,000-$1,550
same window, motorised
Battery or solar electric
+$180-$350
on top of hard-wired price
Whole-of-house pack
15-25% cheaper per window
8-12 windows installed together
Large or non-standard size
$1,350-$2,750+
sliding doors, double-height windows
What changes the price
Window size
Larger windows need wider slats and stronger end retainers, which increases material cost. Going from a 1500 × 1500 mm window to a 2400 × 2400 mm sliding door can roughly double the per-unit price.
Manual vs electric
Electric operation typically adds $350-$700 per window versus a manual strap or winder, depending on motor brand and whether wiring is run in-wall or surface-mounted.
Slat profile and material
Foam-filled aluminium slats are thermally better and feel sturdier than thin single-skin slats; expect a 10-20% premium for higher-spec slats.
Installation difficulty
Two-storey installs, scaffolding, render that needs patching, or non-standard wall types (brick veneer, stone) all add labour hours.
Location
Metro Sydney, Melbourne and Perth installers often quote higher than regional installers because of overheads and travel. Remote installs can carry travel surcharges.
Bundle size
Most installers price aggressively for 6+ windows in one visit. A single window is usually the worst per-unit value.
What's usually included in the quote
A complete written roller shutter quote should include: the product (brand, slat profile, colour), the motor brand if electric, installation labour, removal of existing window dressings if needed, electrical work or certification for wired motors, GST, warranty period, and lead time. If any of those are missing, that's the first place a quote can hide cost.
What can blow out the price
Common surprises: separate electrical call-out fees, "site survey" fees, after-hours installation charges, removal of existing window dressings billed as an extra, and motor upgrades pitched once you've already signed. Ask up front whether the quote is a fixed price or an estimate subject to on-site assessment.
How much you can save by comparing
Offers for the same opening can differ because product specifications, labour, electrical work, access, freight and warranties vary. The size and direction of any difference depend on the particular job. Compare itemised written totals rather than assuming a typical saving.
Checklist before you accept a quote
- 1
Get three written quotes
Minimum. Phone numbers don't count.
- 2
Confirm slat profile and motor brand
These are the two biggest spec levers on price and quality.
- 3
Ask what's NOT included
Electrical work, certification, removal, and rubbish often hide here.
- 4
Check warranty terms
Separate warranties for product, motor, and installation labour.
- 5
Verify the deposit
Anything over 30% deposit is unusually high.
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