Getting Starlink Installed in WA: What You Need to Know in 2026

Starlink has come a long way since we started installing dishes back in 2022. The hardware is better, the speeds are faster, and the pricing has changed quite a bit. If you're thinking about getting Starlink set up at your place in WA — whether that's in Perth's northern suburbs or down in the South West — here's everything you need to know as of 2026.

What Starlink Costs Right Now

Starlink now offers three residential plans in Australia:

• Max plan — $139/month (uncapped speeds, includes free Mini Kit for travel)
• 200 Mbps plan — $99/month (speed capped at 200 Mbps download)
• 100 Mbps plan — $69/month (speed capped at 100 Mbps download)

All plans include unlimited data with no throttling. No lock-in contracts either — you can change plans or cancel any time.

For hardware, the standard Starlink kit costs $549 and includes the dish, router, cables and a basic mounting tripod. You can sometimes find refurbished kits for around $299. There's also a $30 shipping fee.

If you want to order through Telstra instead of direct from Starlink, they offer a plan at $125/month but capped at 50 Mbps — honestly, the direct plans are better value.

What Comes in the Box

When your Starlink kit arrives, you get:

• A basic tripod/stand for ground mounting
• A 15-metre power/data cable connecting the dish to the router
• A Wi-Fi router
• The dish (officially called the "Dishy McFlatface" — yes, really)

What you don't get is any permanent roof mounting hardware. The tripod is fine for testing, but it's not designed to live on your roof permanently — especially in WA where we get serious wind and the occasional storm.

DIY vs Professional Installation

Starlink is designed for self-install, and SpaceX wants you to believe it's a simple plug-and-play job. And to be fair — if you're putting the dish on the ground in your backyard with a clear view of the sky, it is pretty straightforward.

But most people want the dish on their roof, and that's where it gets more complicated:

You need a clear view of the sky. The Starlink app has an obstruction checker that shows you exactly what the dish needs to see. Trees, buildings, even a chimney can cause dropouts. Roof mounting gets the dish above most obstructions.

Cable routing matters. Nobody wants a cable hanging down the side of their house. A proper install means running the cable through the roof space, down through the wall cavity, and into the router location inside — neat, weatherproof and invisible.

Mounting needs to be solid.The dish has a motorised base that adjusts automatically to track satellites. It needs to be rock-steady — any vibration or movement from a loose mount affects performance. In WA's wind conditions, this means a properly braced roof mount, not just a pole stuck in a bucket of concrete on the ground.

Roof safety.Working at heights on a tin roof isn't something to take lightly. One slip and you're looking at a lot worse than a sore back. We're insured and set up for roof work — it's what we do every day.

What a Professional Starlink Install Looks Like

When we install a Starlink dish, here's what happens:

First, we use the Starlink app to find the best position on your roof — maximum sky visibility with minimum obstructions. We then mount the dish using a commercial-grade bracket bolted through the roof (with proper weatherproofing on every penetration so it doesn't leak).

We run the cable neatly through the roof cavity and down to wherever you want the router — usually near your existing internet setup or the main living area. If needed, we can extend the cable run or add an ethernet adapter for wired connections to your office or media setup.

Once it's all connected, we check the app to confirm signal quality and make sure there are no obstruction issues. The whole job usually takes about 2-3 hours.

Tips for Getting the Best Performance

Location is everything.Even small obstructions matter. A tree branch that blocks 5% of the sky view might only cause a dropout once every few hours — but if you're on a video call when it happens, that's annoying. Higher mounting = fewer obstructions = better performance.

The router placement matters too.The Starlink router's Wi-Fi range is decent but not amazing. If you've got a big house, you might want to add a mesh Wi-Fi system. We can also run ethernet from the router to specific rooms if you need a wired connection for a home office or gaming setup.

Keep the dish clean.The dish has a built-in heater for snow (not that we need that in Perth), but bird droppings, leaves and dust can build up over time. The dish is pretty good at self-cleaning in the rain, but a check every few months doesn't hurt.

Where We Install

We cover a big chunk of WA:

Perth Northern Suburbs — Joondalup, Clarkson, Butler, Wanneroo, Alkimos, Yanchep, Two Rocks, Lancelin and everywhere in between.

WA South West — Bunbury, Australind, Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Greenbushes, Pemberton, and surrounding areas.

Already got your Starlink kit sitting in the box? Or still deciding whether to order one? Either way, give Andrew a call on 0468 090 090 and we'll sort you out. You can also get in touch online here.