Printing prices

Please note that price information in this article was based on data from 2010, and may now be outdated. 

There is so much to consider when engaging the services of printer such as colour, stock (the material you’re printing on), size….and the list goes on. With commercial printing prices on ServiceSeeking.com.au an average of $47.88 per hour this service could be more affordable than you first thought.

If you’re printing business cards there are two main elements to consider – do you want them double-sided and would you like matt or gloss? Both decisions will affect the price slightly.

Business card & stationery printing prices average $53.78 per hour. At an hourly average of $52.11, brochure & flyer printing costs marginally less. While business cards are typically printed on card, the standard stock for brochure printing is 150gsm, which is more durable than normal paper, but expect to pay more if you go any thicker.

Brochure & flyer printing prices range from $17 to $90 with the average job priced at $781. Typically, the cost of a flyer printing project is related to the quantity required, the quality of the printing and the paper stock used. This quote normally includes unlimited proofs and sometimes even free delivery.

When organising a brochure printing job it’s also important to confirm if binding is part of the cost. Basic binding techniques like saddle-stitching, where pages are secured through the centre fold with wire staples or stitches, may be included in the  quote, but if you have a larger project you may need it perfect bound. Bookbinding costs an average of $49.83 per hour, while the average job quote is $3,369.

This data was derived from more than 70,000 quotes submitted on the site between 1 October 2007 and 31 March 2010.

Did you know? 
Brochure & flyer printing is 8.5% cheaper in Vic than NSW.