When I was getting out of debt, taking Australian paid surveys was a key part of my extra income plan.
I would take online surveys on the train home and earn extra money during my downtime.
There were loads of other things I did to boost my income too (read them here) but Australian online surveys were the easiest way to earn extra money.
I wanted to share with you my list of the best survey sites in Australia, so you too can earn extra cash or gift vouchers and have some fun at the same time.
10 of the Best Paid Online Surveys Australia Has to Offer
When it comes to paid surveys, Australia has a plethora of options. Here are some of the best survey sites that pay – Australia-wide.
Table of Contents
- 10 of the Best Paid Online Surveys Australia Has to Offer
- 1. Opinion World Australia
- 2. Octopus Group
- 3. Pureprofile
- 4. Swagbucks [$5 Sign-up Bonus]
- 5. Toluna Influencers
- 6. Ipsos MyView
- 7. Survey Junkie
- 8. Valued Opinions
- 9. Rewardia
- 10. LiveTribe
- More Aussie Paid Surveys We Really Like
- 11. YouGov
- 12. Lifepoints Australia
- 13. MyOpinions
- 14. The Panel Station
- How to succeed with paid surveys
- Related Posts
1. Opinion World Australia
Opinion World is one of the top survey sites in Australia. They are well-established and have a huge user base, reflecting their status as one of the best paid surveys Australia has to offer.
Backed by Survey Sampling International (a global market research firm), Opinion World Australia offers a wide range of surveys and excellent rewards.
Why we love them
- Reliable
- Frequent surveys
- Simple signup form
Rewards
Opinion World redemption starts at 500 points which are the equivalent of a $10 iTunes or Coles gift cards.
You can also redeem 500 points as a $10 cash reward with Paypal.
Other options include Kmart, Woolworths and Target vouchers in $20 and $50 denominations.
Click here to join Opinion World
2. Octopus Group
Octopus Group claim to offer the highest payout in the industry making them one of the best survey sites Australia has to offer.
Their stated payout rate is $0.28/min, which equals $16.80 an hour – far higher than other market research groups.
Most surveys will earn you around $4-$8.
Their refer a friend program is top-notch. For every friend you refer, you’ll get $1 – but then, Octopus Group will continue to reward you with $1 for every survey your friend completes, up to a total of $20 per friend.
That’s far above the market average.
Why we like it
- Great earning rate
- Australian owned and operated
- AMAZING refer a friend program.
Rewards
Octopus Group pays by direct deposit into your bank account, or you can choose a discounted gift card (so a $20 gift card for $19) from Coles, iTunes, JB Hifi and more. You can read our full Octopus Group Review here.
Click here to join Octopus Group
3. Pureprofile
Pureprofile is one of the best Australian paid surveys that pay cash.
Yes – you can earn vouchers too, but earning real cash is a great way to save money or pay down debt.
Why we love it
- Easy to use dashboard with fun tasks as well as surveys
- Mobile friendly
- Pays well
Rewards
The minimum cash redemption is $25. You may redeem between $25 and $50 in one transaction for cash redemptions. This is paid into your Australian bank account.
If you’re redeeming your earnings for a Pureprofile Rewards Card, the minimum you can redeem is $20.
The total value of your redemptions cannot exceed more than $50 within a 60-day period so your max earnings with Pureprofile are $300 per year. Read my full Pureprofile review here
Click here to join Pureprofile
4. Swagbucks [$5 Sign-up Bonus]
Swagbucks are a massive GPT site (get paid to) which offers way more than just surveys.
You can earn points called SB by playing games, switching your browser, shopping online and earning cashback and watching videos as well as the more traditional methods of taking online surveys.
Read the full Swagbucks Australia review here.
You’ll also get $5 FREE when you sign up to Swagbucks.
5. Toluna Influencers
Toluna is a super-fun site that offers way more than just surveys. You can take sponsored polls for extra points and there are daily challenges which give you extra chances to win ( trigger warning – some resemble the addictive spin of pokie machines)
Why we love it
- More fun than just traditional surveys
- But still loads of actual surveys
- Community aspect
Rewards
Physical gift cards, e-gift cards
Cash via Paypal
Things to note: sometimes rewards aren’t credited until the survey has closed, which could be days or even weeks after you complete the survey. I’ve never had a problem with receiving the funds but it pays to keep a note of them.
Read our full Toluna Australia review here.
Click here to join Toluna Influencers
If you’ve started taking Australian paid surveys in 2020 you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Survey numbers are lower at the moment so you might wait a while for your first survey. We trust this will pick up as things get back to normal
6. Ipsos MyView
Join the Ipsos MyView Panel where you will earn Reward Points for taking surveys.
Ipsos is a global market research company owned and managed by research professionals.
Ipsos conducts more than 70 million interviews a year in more than 100 countries.
Why we love it
- Lots of interesting surveys – some international
- Trustworthy
- Frequent surveys
Rewards
Vouchers for major brands like Coles, Dan Murphy’s, JB Hifi.
Cash in the form of EFTPOS gift cards from $20
Click here to join Ipsos MyView
7. Survey Junkie
This updated Aussie paid surveys review wouldn’t be complete without Survey Junkie.
Although Survey Junkie is a US-based survey site, it’s open to members in Australia, Canada and the United States and is known across those countries as being one of the top surveys for money Australian options due to its high payouts of up to $50.
These guys keep it really simple with a clean survey interface and a focus on surveys.
Their payout threshold is low at $10 so you can cashout quick.
Click here to join Survey Junkie
8. Valued Opinions
Valued Opinions have long been rated as one of the best Aussie survey sites on Trustpilot and for good reason.
They use a simple dollar system so you know you’ll earn exactly $2 or $5 for a survey ($5 is their maximum payment per survey – mine tend to be around $4).
Valued Opinions ONLY pay out in gift vouchers, which might not suit you, but if you’re cool with that, they are worth a look.
Valued Opinions rewards are perfect for building a Christmas gift card stash.
In my experience, it’s possible to earn $20/monthly with them – more if you tried really hard – which can add up to a healthy Christmas fund.
Why we love it
- Simple clean interface, they just do surveys so no distractions on the dashboard.
- Pay quite well – a maximum of $5 per survey
Rewards
Gift vouchers only starting at $20 – including Woolworths, Coles, Dymocks, Myer, JB Hifi, Supercheap Auto, Bunnings, iTunes and Xbox vouchers.
Click here to join Valued Opinions
9. Rewardia
Rewardia is a Get Paid To (GPT) site based in Bondi Junction.
Full disclosure here – their surveys don’t pay particularly well BUT if you like playing games online like solitaire, memory games, blocks, spot the difference and Wordsearch to name just a few, you will love Rewardia as you can earn points playing games and make a little money at the same time. You can read our full Rewardia review here.
Why we love it
- Lots of fun games
- Great rewards from gift cards to cash payments
- Juicy Refer a Friend program
10. LiveTribe
LiveTribe is not only one of the best online surveys Australia has to offer, but they also offer forums, competitions and online games to keep their members engaged.
Why we love it
- Amazing rewards
- Monthly members competition to win $100 cash plus a quarterly draw for $5000
- A fun site that offers more than just surveys
Rewards
LiveTribe’s rewards are awesome. The options range from cash in two forms – Paypal or with an eftpos gift card; online travel vouchers from Qantas and Flight Centre as well as iTunes, Deals Direct, oo.com.au and Amazon.
(Note, this list of the top 10 best paid surveys Australia has to offer will be updated as frequently as possible but if you notice changes that we have not yet picked up on, please let us know).
More Aussie Paid Surveys We Really Like
11. YouGov
You’ve probably heard YouGov mentioned in the media. Because YouGov’s data is constantly featured across the media spectrum and shared on social media, your opinion could actually shape the news.
They’ll email you if that happens – nifty – huh?
Why we love it
The surveys they offer tend to be on important issues so you can make money while making a difference.
Rewards
• Cash by deposit to your PayPal account or Prepaid cards
• Gift cards to various merchants
• Mobile credits
• Charity donation
12. Lifepoints Australia
MySurvey Australia is one of the top survey sites in the country and has a global presence.
They’ve now rebranded as LifePoints across the globe and their Australian survey panel is no different.
They pay well, on time and have a lot of raving fans.
I recommend them for people wanting to take surveys for cash Australia-wide.
Why we love them
- Surveys don’t seem to fill as quickly as others
- Lots of payment options
Rewards
Lifepoints offer cash via Paypal or vouchers from Coles, iTunes, JB Hifi, Myer and more.
Click to join LifePoints Australia here
13. MyOpinions
MyOpinions are also a part of Survey Sampling International – a huge research company with loads of brands including one we mentioned earlier, Opinion World.
That means they are reputable and always have surveys available.
Why we love it
- Boost your points by referring friends
- Every survey completed earns an entry into the quarterly draw for $5000
- Loyalty status means you earn more as you complete more surveys
Rewards
Cash via Paypal
Gift vouchers
14. The Panel Station
The Panel Station rates highly among other Australia paid surveys. They offer survey platforms globally so there is always a good range of surveys.
Why we love it
- Earnings increase the longer you are with them
- A great mobile app!
- Simple conversion of earned points to value
- When you screen out you’ll be entered into a quarterly draw
Rewards
The Panel Station offers flexible redemption options including Coles gift cards and cash via Paypal. Once you have accumulated 3000 points you can redeem.
Note: There can be a delay in your reward being added to MyStation (their dashboard) as they don’t add the value until the survey has closed. This doesn’t always happen but it can be the reason for a delay if you experience one.
Click here to join The Panel Station
How to succeed with paid surveys
These quick tips will ensure you earn the maximum rewards for your survey efforts.
- Fill out your profile completely – a complete profile gets more survey offers
- Be honest – most paid survey sites will ask you to repeat key information over and over again when qualifying for surveys. If you’re honest, this won’t be an issue.
- Be realistic – survey money is a sweet little extra you can earn from home. It is by no means a way to replace your regular income. If you want more ideas on how to build an online empire, check out this post on how to make money online.
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Emma
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If you can assist, I am a senior citizen and am experienced in mystery shopping, surveys, focus groups and exit/intercept interviewing. I do not mind paying for advice if they can provide results.
Kind Regards
Stephen Grunfeld
Hi Stephen, you should never pay to join survey sites. I know Toluna need more participants over the age of 55, so you might have some success with them. Here is the link to join. All the best!
Thanks for this! I regularly use swagbucks and now pureprofile and opinion world (the latter two upon your recommendation, having read this article in the past and revisiting.)
I would add to that Red Planet portal, which I also use. It’s different from the rest of the survey sites in the sense you get rewarded with Qantas frequent flyer points and not cash. But great if you eventually want to redeem points for a ‘free’ flight.
Cheers!
vivianeclaire.blogspot.com
Ooh thanks Viviane, we’ll check that one out. I love my ‘free’ flights 🙂
Hi Emma
Thanks for your recommendations. I was just wondering if the rewards and/or cash we receive from completing surveys online are taxable?
Hi Fanny, it’s best to get advice here to be sure as I’m not a tax agent. The ATO is pretty clear on not needing to declare hobby income, so if you do surveys as a pastime you might be OK not to declare it. This might help: https://www.business.gov.au/Planning/New-businesses/Difference-between-a-business-and-a-hobby