Shopify Fee & Profit Calculator (Australia)
Calculate net profit per order for Australian Shopify stores after Australia Payments (1.75% + 30¢), Australia Post shipping, and ad CPA in AUD.
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🌐Shopify Store Unit Economics in Australia
Australian ecommerce merchants benefit from low domestic payment interchange fees and strong consumer adoption of Buy Now Pay Later (Afterpay, Zip). However, interstate shipping across Australia requires accurate margin calculations.
📋Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compliance
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) enforces a standard 10% GST on taxable goods and services.
- GST Registration Threshold: Compulsory when annual business turnover reaches or exceeds $75,000 AUD ($150,000 for non-profits).
- Tax-Inclusive Display: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regulations mandate displaying all prices inclusive of 10% GST.
- Low-Value Imported Goods: Overseas merchants shipping goods valued under $1,000 AUD to Australian consumers must collect 10% GST at checkout.
💳Australian Payment Gateway Fee Comparison
Shopify Payments Australia offers ultra-competitive domestic rates due to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interchange limits.
| Gateway | Domestic Rate | International Rate | Key Advantage / Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify Payments (Basic) | 1.75% + 30¢ AUD | 2.9% + 30¢ AUD | Native Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay |
| Shopify Payments (Shopify Plan) | 1.6% + 30¢ AUD | 2.75% + 30¢ AUD | Optimal for stores scaling past $15k AUD/mo |
| Shopify Payments (Advanced) | 1.4% + 30¢ AUD | 2.5% + 30¢ AUD | Lowest rates for established Australian retailers |
| Afterpay (via Shopify) | 4.0%–6.0% + 30¢ | N/A | Drives significant AOV lift across Gen-Z & Millennial buyers |
📦Australia Post & Courier Logistics Economics
Domestic parcel delivery rates vary between metro areas (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) and regional remote postcodes.
- Australia Post eParcel: Standard parcel delivery under 500g averages $7.50–$9.20 AUD.
- Sendle & CouriersPlease: Cost-effective alternative for metro-to-metro deliveries.
- Express Delivery Expectation: 45% of Australian shoppers choose Express Post upgrades if delivery time drops under 48 hours.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (Australia Shopify Stores)
Is 10% GST included in Australian Shopify store prices?
Yes. Under Australian consumer law, displayed prices must include GST. In Shopify, check "Include taxes in product prices" under Settings > Taxes.
Does Afterpay reduce ecommerce profit margin?
While Afterpay transaction fees (4%–6%) are higher than credit cards (1.75%), it regularly increases basket size by 30%–45%, offsetting the fee through higher gross margin.