Top Shopify Development Companies in Melbourne

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 21, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 109 Shopify Development Companies in Melbourne as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Lounge Lizard (4.9 stars, 15 verified reviews, NA, founded 1998, Melbourne). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.9, and 24% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Shopify Development Companies in Melbourne below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Goodfirms has verified 109 Shopify Development Companies in Melbourne - part of 12,594+ Shopify Developers, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • We are IT experts based in Craigieburn - Northern suburb of Melbourne, providing solutions as such maintaining computers, servers, setting up IT infrastructure for shops and offices. Our over 10 years experiences in IT has also involved in software development, mobile development, e-commerce as well as custom website development. Implementation of complete IT Infrastructure Maintaining ... read Advis reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Melbourne, Australia
  • ppscore is an award-winning mobile-first digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives and developers who collaborate to create exceptional online solutions for businesses. Since launching in 2009, Appscore has forged deep ties in the industry, gaining accreditation from the Apple Consultant Network, Samsung and Microsoft, and partnering with Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications and media company. Throughout ... read AppScore reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    Melbourne, Australia
  • WebOceans is your partner in achieving sustainable business growth by connecting you with potential customers. Our digital marketing services, including Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEM, and PPC, are designed to help clients expand their businesses organically, regardless of their location. Our team of experts is dedicated to enhancing your online presence, focusing on crucial aspects ... read Weboceans reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Media Fortress is your complete digital marketing agency in Australia, proudly serving clients both nationwide and across the globe since 2009. With a decade of industry expertise, we offer a comprehensive suite of services that encompass web design and development alongside internet marketing solutions. Our dedicated team is committed to propelling your online presence to ... read Media Fortress reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We are a global IT solutions provider who helps companies source and manages their technology needs, guaranteeing high-quality delivery. We help you find the right expertise, with guaranteed high quality of service at competitive rates no matter what your budget or timeline is like!

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • GoWide Solutions is your ally in navigating the digital frontier, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with a global reach extending to the USA, UK, and India. As a results-oriented digital technology powerhouse, we simplify the technological journey for organizations worldwide, ensuring the digital landscape is accessible and advantageous for businesses of all sizes. We take pride ... read Gowide Solutions reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2016
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Kobe Creations is a specialised Web Design and Development firm with its head office in Melbourne, Australia. Kobe Creations are experts in web enabled applications and are leaders in software integration. With over fifteen years of experience in designing and developing web based solutions and ecommerce strategies for clients from multiple sectors including retail, wholesale, ... read Kobe Creations reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Melbourne, Australia
  • ICON is a full-service, award-winning creative communications agency inspired by independent thinking, guided by an interdisciplinary approach. Independently owned and founder-led, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. We use creativity to connect strategy, communications and digital, offering best-in-class experts in PR, reputation, experience design and development, behaviour change and production. In a ... read Icon Agency reviews & insights

    $300+/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Your Team of IT Experts. Owned by 100% Australians Complete Openness & Reporting An IT Agency Driven by Growth 7+ years Straight forward Experience.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2023
    Melbourne, Australia
  • From start to finish our experienced web developers will work closely with you to create a total online presence. We guarantee that the end result will reflect a professionalism that only 18 years in the business can! Aussie Internet is a web design studio based in Melbourne and continues to set the industry standard in ... read Aussie Internet reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Melbourne, Australia
  • At Simplifies, we simplify the marketing process for you and also provide an integrated IT solutions for Small, Medium and Large enterprises. We are expertise in Digital Marketing, Software Development, developing Responsive websites and mobile Apps.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Have you launched a new business, then you would need a Digital Marketing Company in Melbourne, to aid you reach the correct audience. Nukind is a prominent Web Marketing Agency in Melbourne that aid in gaining a strong market hold. With the help of Web Marketing Services in Melbourne, you could reach the correct target ... read Nukind reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2020
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Online Invent are a Melbourne, Australia based Digital Agency, with in house Web Design, Web Development, SEO / Digital Marketing and PHP / MySQL Software Development. We can design, develop and market your website completely in house, we offer a range of packages for you to choose from or custom development projects are also welcome. ... read Online Invent reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2007
    Melbourne, Australia

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1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
AUMelbourne130$80/hr4.972View firms
AUMelbourne
130 firms$80/hr4.9
Value Score72 / 100

Match by work-hour overlap with your team.

Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for e-commerce development hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Melbourne · $0-24/hr

13 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Probey Services, Vserve Ebusiness Solutions, Optimal Virtual Employee.

Mid-tier leader
Melbourne · $50-99/hr

13 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: JPLoft, Hitori, Appetiser.

Top tier leader
Melbourne · $150+/hr

13 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Emote Digital, WebAlive, Arkade.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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