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Compare the top 3 kids art sets in Australia 2026

3 kids art set picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Faber-Castell Ultimate for the budget buy; Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140 for the best-value most-households pick; KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set for the segment ceiling.

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PREMIUM PICK

KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set

Best overall: a complete drawing and painting kit in a sturdy wooden case

$47.36★ 4.6 (941)

Pieces168

CaseWooden, 2 layers

Rating4.6 out of 5 (941 ratings)

Best forAges 6 to 12

Wooden case168 piecesAges 6-12Non-toxic

168 pieces: oil pastels, coloured pencils, watercolour cakes, sketch pencils, brushes and palette
Double-layer wooden case with fold-out trays and three drawing pads
Non-toxic and made to the ASTM safety standard, suited to ages 6 to 12

Why we picked this

The most complete set here for the money, packing pencils, pastels, watercolours and three sketch pads into a durable double-layer wooden case, with a 4.6 rating from more than 900 reviews.

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VALUE PICK

Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140

Best value: a trusted, washable, gift-ready colouring case

$24.00★ 4.8 (436)

Pieces140

Rating4.8 out of 5 (436 ratings)

WashableYes

WeightAbout 1 kg

WashableTrusted brandAges 4+Portable

140 pieces: 64 crayons, 20 coloured pencils, 40 washable markers and 15 sheets of paper
Slim portable carry case, about 1 kg, with a slot for every tool
All supplies non-toxic and washable, ideal for ages 4 and up

Why we picked this

The safest gift on the list: a trusted brand at around $30, a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, and everything washable and non-toxic.

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BUDGET PICK

Faber-Castell Ultimate Creativity Set 80pc

Best budget: a real art brand starter kit

See current price★ 4.9 (31)

Pieces80

Rating4.9 out of 5 (31 ratings)

Includes clayYes

Best forAges 4 to 8

Under $25Art brandIncludes clayWashable

80 pieces including markers, pencils, oil pastels, wax crayons, clay and a colouring book
Breathable non-choke marker caps and water-based washable ink
FSC-certified wood pencils, aimed at ages 4 to 8

Why we picked this

The best cheap starter: a genuine art-brand kit with clay, pastels, markers and a colouring book for under $25, and the highest rating in the guide at 4.9.

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Which one should you buy?

For most families the KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set is the one to buy: it packs pencils, pastels, watercolours and three sketch pads into a double-layer wooden case that survives real use, and it holds a 4.6 rating across more than 900 Australian and global reviews. If you want a trusted brand for less, the Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140 is the value pick at around $30 and sits at a strong 4.8. On a tight budget, the Faber-Castell Ultimate Creativity Set gives you a genuine art-brand kit with clay, pastels and a colouring book for under $25.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full The Best Kids Art Sets in Australia (2026): 6 Drawing and Colouring Kits Worth Buying.

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