How Much Does Social Media Management Cost in Perth? (2025 Guide)

Written By Jaime Conti

If you’re a Perth small business owner thinking about hiring someone to manage your social media, the first question you’re probably asking is: how much is this going to cost me?

It’s a fair question- and one most agencies deliberately avoid answering publicly. This post gives you honest, realistic numbers so you can budget properly and know what to expect.

What Affects the Price of Social Media Management?

The price you pay depends on several factors: how many platforms you need managed, how many posts per week, whether content creation (photography, video, graphics) is included, whether community management is included, and whether paid advertising is part of the strategy.

What Does Social Media Management Cost in Australia in 2025?

Entry level ($500–$1,200/month): Basic content scheduling and caption writing. Good for consistent presence, not lead generation.

Mid-range ($1,200–$2,500/month): Strategy, custom content creation, captions, scheduling, and reporting. This is where most Perth small businesses start seeing real results.

Full-service ($2,500–$5,000+/month): Full content creation, deep strategy, community management, paid advertising, and detailed monthly reporting.

What’s Not Included in Most Packages?

Many packages don’t include the cost of photography or video content shoots- you may pay separately for these. Paid advertising budgets are also separate from management fees.

Is Social Media Management Worth It?

For most Perth small businesses, yes… if you choose the right provider. Social media management builds visibility, trust, and lead flow over time. Most businesses see meaningful results after 3–6 months of consistent, strategic activity.

Posting for the sake of posting won’t move the needle. The value is in working with someone who understands your audience, your goals, and how to create content that converts.

What Does The Bold Edit Charge?

At The Bold Edit Marketing, we work with Perth small businesses on a tailored basis- pricing reflects your specific goals, platforms, and content needs. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all packages, because your business isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Fill out our discovery form to find out what’s possible for your business and what it costs.

Jaime Conti