SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON · 3 PICKS

Compare the Top 3 Kids Art Sets in Australia 2026

3 Australian-verified kids art set picks compared side-by-side: Faber-Castell Ultimate for the cheapest verified buy; Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140 for the best-value most-households pick; KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set for the segment ceiling. Every product has live Amazon AU stock at the last data refresh.

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PREMIUM PICK
KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set
KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set
Best overall: a complete drawing and painting kit in a sturdy wooden case
$45.99★ 4.6 · 941
Pieces168
CaseWooden, 2 layers
Rating4.6 (941 reviews)
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
Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140
Best value: a trusted, washable, gift-ready colouring case
$30.00★ 4.8 · 436
Pieces140
Rating4.8 (436 reviews)
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
Faber-Castell Ultimate Creativity Set 80pc
Best budget: a real art-brand starter kit for under $25
$24.99★ 4.9 · 31
Pieces80
Rating4.9 (31 reviews)
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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