The launch date is fixed, the containers are filled, and the label run is the last number left on the spreadsheet. You search label printing cost in Australia and find mostly vague ranges or quote forms. The real price sits in a table, once you know the shape, size, material and quantity you need.
This page sets out the custom label prices we read from the live Paperlust Print Shop price list on 9 October 2026. The lowest order total in the tables is $160.16 for 500 Rounded Corner Labels or Custom Cut Labels, the lowest per-label figure is $0.05 at 5,000 labels, every label comes on rolls priced from 500 to 5,000, and every figure includes GST. Use it as a working budget, not a final line item.
The short version
- The lowest order total in the tables is $160.16 for 500 Rounded Corner Labels or Custom Cut Labels in the 30 x 30 mm white cast paper matte laminate selection.
- The lowest per-label figure is $0.05 each on a 5,000-label order.
- Every label product is supplied on rolls, priced from 500 to 5,000 labels.
- Delivery adds $10 standard or $15 express per order, GST included.
- All prices include GST and were read from the live pages on 9 October 2026.
What label printing costs in Australia right now
The cost of printing labels in Australia follows a few visible levers rather than a hidden algorithm. Across the table below, each label is shown at its listed size, material and finish, and prices are split across four quantity breaks: 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 labels. The tables cover circle, square, rectangle, oval, rounded corner and custom cut shapes, plus white cast paper, clear synthetic, white synthetic and felt materials with varnish or laminate finishes, and foil labels.
The roll label prices begin at $160.16 for 500 labels and the lowest per-label figure is $0.05 at 5,000 labels. Every total includes GST. If the shape or material you need is not shown here, the full range of sizes, materials and finishes sits on the custom labels category page.
Label prices by shape and material
The table below shows each label at its listed size, material and finish. Each total includes GST, with the per-label figure in brackets, read from the live product pages on 9 October 2026.
| Label (size, material, finish) | Qty 500 | Qty 1,000 | Qty 2,000 | Qty 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Square Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Rectangle Labels, 25 x 50 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $196.50 ($0.39 each) | $218.53 ($0.21 each) | $262.57 ($0.13 each) | $314.60 ($0.06 each) |
| Oval Labels, 30 x 100 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $201.59 ($0.40 each) | $235.47 ($0.23 each) | $298.14 ($0.14 each) | $398.97 ($0.07 each) |
| Rounded Corner Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $160.16 ($0.32 each) | $174.46 ($0.17 each) | $203.06 ($0.10 each) | $284.57 ($0.05 each) |
| Custom Cut Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $160.16 ($0.32 each) | $174.46 ($0.17 each) | $203.06 ($0.10 each) | $284.57 ($0.05 each) |
| Clear Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Clear Synthetic, Gloss Varnish | $223.08 ($0.44 each) | $237.38 ($0.23 each) | $267.41 ($0.13 each) | $347.49 ($0.06 each) |
| Waterproof Vinyl Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Synthetic, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $210.21 ($0.10 each) | $297.44 ($0.05 each) |
| Textured Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, Felt, Matt Varnish | $203.28 ($0.40 each) | $223.61 ($0.22 each) | $265.96 ($0.13 each) | $323.18 ($0.06 each) |
| Foil Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $367.60 ($0.73 each) | $435.36 ($0.43 each) | $570.88 ($0.28 each) | $972.36 ($0.19 each) |
Read the table by row first, then by quantity. The Circle Labels row starts at $163.02 for 500 labels and reaches $294.58 for 5,000, but the per-label figure drops from $0.32 to $0.05. Clear Labels cost more at the same 30 x 30 mm size, opening at $223.08 for 500 because the material and finish are different.
What moves the price per label and the order total
Quantity is the lever you feel first. On the Circle Labels 30 x 30 mm row, 500 labels total $163.02, while 5,000 labels total $294.58. The order total rises, but the price per label falls from $0.32 to $0.05.
Size pushes the total up even when the quantity stays put. The table below isolates Circle Labels in the same white cast paper matte laminate finish across three sizes.
| Circle Labels size | Qty 500 | Qty 1,000 | Qty 2,000 | Qty 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 x 30 mm | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| 60 x 60 mm | $203.28 ($0.40 each) | $240.55 ($0.24 each) | $308.31 ($0.15 each) | $420.42 ($0.08 each) |
| 90 x 90 mm | $228.69 ($0.45 each) | $296.45 ($0.29 each) | $423.50 ($0.21 each) | $654.94 ($0.13 each) |
At 500 labels, the 30 x 30 mm size costs $163.02 and the 90 x 90 mm size costs $228.69. The same jump shows through every quantity break, so the label only needs to be as large as the container face actually requires.
Material and finish move the total sharply even at the same size and quantity. At 500 labels in the 30 x 30 mm size, Circle Labels in White Cast Paper total $163.02, while Textured Labels in Felt with Matt Varnish total $203.28 and Foil Labels total $367.60. Choose the finish because the product needs it, not because the default table suggests it.
Design count also moves the order setup. Up to five different designs can be printed on one order, each design on its own roll, and the minimum order applies per design and per size. The product page calculator prices any extra design; no single figure here covers every combination.
How delivery, production time and the full order total combine
Delivery is charged per order, anywhere in Australia. Standard delivery costs $10 and express delivery costs $15, both including GST. The same two fees applied to the smallest and largest order probed on circle labels and foil labels, from 500 to 5,000 labels. Pickup from the Oakleigh South studio is available if you are nearby.
Consider a worked example. Circle Labels, 30 x 30 mm, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate, at 500 labels total $163.02. With standard delivery, the order is $173.02. With express delivery, it is $178.02.
After you approve the emailed proof, roll labels take 48-hour production, and proofs approved by 8am Melbourne time go into production that day. Foil labels take 4 to 5 working days after proof approval. After dispatch, standard shipping with Australia Post takes 2 to 5 business days to metro areas and 4 to 6 business days to regional areas, while express shipping with StarTrack takes 1 to 2 business days to metro areas and 3 to 5 business days to regional areas.
Do not plan around an order value that removes the delivery fee, because Paperlust Print Shop does not have one. The delivery fee stays fixed per order.
Candle, skincare, jar and food label prices
Many makers come to label printing cost through a specific container. The table below shows the labels Paperlust Print Shop lists for candles, cosmetic and skincare, jars, honey and jam, food, wine and bottles, and beer and spirits. Each row is a 30 x 30 mm or 25 x 50 mm label with the material and finish shown, and every total includes GST.
| Label (size, material, finish) | Qty 500 | Qty 1,000 | Qty 2,000 | Qty 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Cosmetic and Skincare Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Jar Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Honey and Jam Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Food Labels, 30 x 30 mm, Circle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $163.02 ($0.32 each) | $178.75 ($0.17 each) | $208.78 ($0.10 each) | $294.58 ($0.05 each) |
| Wine and Bottle Labels, 25 x 50 mm, Rectangle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $196.50 ($0.39 each) | $218.53 ($0.21 each) | $262.57 ($0.13 each) | $314.60 ($0.06 each) |
| Beer and Spirits Labels, 25 x 50 mm, Rectangle, White Cast Paper, Matte Laminate | $196.50 ($0.39 each) | $218.53 ($0.21 each) | $262.57 ($0.13 each) | $314.60 ($0.06 each) |
The Candle Labels row opens at $163.02 for 500 labels and reaches $294.58 for 5,000. Cosmetic and Skincare Labels and Jar Labels follow the same figures at every quantity break. Honey and Jam Labels and Food Labels do too, so the use-case label and the equivalent shape label in the first table share the same total where the size, material and finish are the same.
Before you set up a jar, candle or food run, work through the jar, candle and food label printing decisions on stock, sizing and setup.
How to get the best per-label cost without changing what you get
The per-label figure falls fastest when you order at the next quantity break. On the Circle Labels 30 x 30 mm row, 500 labels cost $0.32 each, while 5,000 labels cost $0.05 each. If you will use the stock within a reasonable run, buying the larger break changes the unit price far more than changing the finish.
Choose the size the container needs rather than the largest label that fits. A 30 x 30 mm circle remains cheaper than a 90 x 90 mm circle at the same quantity, and a label that clears the lid and the shoulder of the jar usually looks better anyway.
Group designs onto one order where the product range allows it, because up to five different designs can be printed on one order with each design on its own roll and the minimum applied per design and per size. This keeps the unit saving without forcing one label across too many products.
Keep the listed material unless the job needs another. The default white cast paper matte laminate selection is the reference price, and clear synthetic, felt and foil choices shift the total up. Check the live page before ordering, since the figures in this article were read on 9 October 2026 and product pages show current pricing for other sizes and quantities. If you are choosing between roll and sheet supply, compare the roll labels versus sheet label printing trade-offs before you lock the order.
Ordering at the next quantity break is not the same as overbuying. It works when the labels will be used, because the saving disappears the moment half the roll sits unopened.
Frequently asked questions about label printing cost
How much does label printing cost in Australia?
The lowest order total in the 9 October 2026 price list is $160.16 for 500 Rounded Corner Labels or Custom Cut Labels in the 30 x 30 mm white cast paper matte laminate selection. The lowest per-label figure is $0.05 each on a 5,000-label order. Every label price includes GST and all labels are supplied on rolls.
How does quantity change the price of labels?
Higher quantities lower the per-label figure. Circle Labels at 30 x 30 mm total $163.02 for 500 labels, or $0.32 each, and $294.58 for 5,000 labels, or $0.05 each. The total order cost rises, but each label becomes cheaper across the 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 breaks.
How much do candle and jar labels cost?
Candle Labels and Jar Labels at 30 x 30 mm in white cast paper matte laminate follow the same figures. A 500-label order totals $163.02, or $0.32 each, and a 5,000-label order totals $294.58, or $0.05 each.
How much is delivery on a label order?
Delivery is charged per order, anywhere in Australia. Standard delivery costs $10 and express delivery costs $15, both including GST. The same fees applied to 500-label and 5,000-label orders probed on circle labels and foil labels. Pickup from the Oakleigh South studio is also available.
Do label prices include GST?
Yes. Every price in the tables and every delivery fee includes GST. The figures were read from the live Paperlust Print Shop price list on 9 October 2026, so they are a real snapshot rather than an estimate.
