A .com.au domain tells Australian customers you're local, credible, and open for business.
It's the country’s most trusted extension for commercial websites, and for good reason!
Australia's most trusted domain extension
Why choose a .com.au domain?
Australia’s most popular domain
Half of all domain registrations with Webcentral in early 2025 were .com.au. It’s the default choice for Australian businesses for a reason.
It builds instant trust
To register a .com.au, you need an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN). That requirement signals you’re a legitimate, local business—not just someone setting up shop from anywhere.
Better visibility in local search
A .com.au domain helps your business show up more prominently in Australian search results, making it easier for local customers to find you.
It says “we’re open for business” in Australia
Whether you're an established brand or just getting started, .com.au tells your audience you’re ready to serve Aussie customers.
Who can register a .com.au?
To secure a .com.au domain, you’ll need:
- An Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
- A commercial presence in Australia
This keeps the extension trusted, secure, and highly relevant for local users.
What can you do with a .com.au?
Once you register your domain, you can:
- Launch a local website that builds trust with Australian customers
- Set up branded email addresses (like [email protected])
- Create subdomains for different departments or campaigns (like blog.yourbusiness.com.au)
- Link it to any of your Webcentral products, from shared hosting to WordPress to email solutions
Included with every domain
- Free WHOIS privacy on eligible domains
- Easy DNS management through your control panel
- Works with all Webcentral services
- 24/7/365 expert support
Ready to get your .com.au?
Search, register, and lock in your domain today. We’ll handle the rest.
Domains for every need
Get the perfect Aussie domain for your business! With .au to keep it true blue, .com.au for a classic business look, .org.au for non-profits, .id.au for personal flair, and .net.au for all kinds of ventures, we've got you covered.
Webcentral makes it easy to find the right fit for your online presence.
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Frequently asked questions
Once you’ve registered your .com.au domain, you can manage everything through the My Webcentral portal. Set up auto-renewals, update nameservers, apply registrar lock, manage DNS settings, and handle renewals—all from one simple dashboard.
Yes. A domain is your website’s address—like yourbusiness.com.au. Hosting is the service that stores your website files and puts them online. You need both to launch a website, and Webcentral offers both in one place to keep things simple.
Absolutely. To transfer a .com.au domain, make sure it’s unlocked, your contact info is up to date, and you have the domain’s EPP (authorization) code. When you’re ready, start your transfer here. We’ll guide you through it.
DNS changes usually take 24 to 48 hours to fully update worldwide. While it’s propagating, your site might not be visible everywhere. Want to check it early? Use a hosts file or preview with a temporary shared URL.
Right here at Webcentral. We offer fast, secure hosting for everything from personal sites to high-traffic business platforms. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, our hosting plans have you covered.
Domain extensions—also called TLDs—were created to sort websites by category or location. Generic options like .com and .org were launched in the 1980s, followed by country-specific codes like .au. The .com.au domain is reserved for businesses with an Australian presence, making it one of the most trusted domain types available.