Online Surveys Australia is the leading provider of online surveys for Australians. Surveys are a great way to make extra cash while helping companies test new products and improve their existing ones.
Establishing an online panel in Australia is tricky. There are plenty of potential markets out there, but I’ve found that they all have their pros and cons. Each market has a difference in their infrastructure, quality of respondents, expense relative to profit, or general viability in terms of profit margin. It doesn’t help that different countries run polls at different times, so you need to take into account how this will affect the sample population later on.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Octopus Group
If you’re keen to take advantage of paid survey opportunities, then Octopus Group should be at the TOP of your list. Read our review here.
Why? Octopus Group is the highest paying online survey site in Australia, meaning this site will pay you the most for your time investment. They achieve this by paying users a set amount per minute they engage with the platform.
At the time of writing, this is $0.28 per minute, which works out to be $16.80 per hour – not bad! In fact, the compensation you’ll receive through Octopus Group is generally the highest payment you’ll find for completing online surveys in Australia. That’s because the cash you’ll make with Octopus Group surveys online works out to be at least four times higher than other top survey websites, and often much more.
Valued Opinions
As one of Australia’s original paid survey providers, it’s reassuring to know that Valued Opinions have been around for years. It’s a tried and tested option that’s fully legitimate. Boasting a cash payment system for surveys, it’s easy to get started. And if the feedback from many paid online survey enthusiasts is anything to go by, Valued Opinions is also regarded as one of the fastest sites for payouts.
Browsing the site, you’re likely to find multiple paid research opportunities. Along with surveys, you can be rewarded for product testing, mobile surveys, and even diary entries. Plus, while many of the survey sites in this list are only for users aged 18 or over, My Opinion offers surveys that can be completed by teenagers. As always, it’s important to fill out your account profile fully. This will provide you with the best chance of finding surveys that you can qualify for.
PRIZE REBEL
Prize Rebel has been around since 2007 with $19 million in cash and rewards redeemed since then. It’s free and quick to sign up, and there are many ways to earn rewards: answering surveys, watching videos, completing offer walls and tasks and through referrals. The website offers hundreds of rewards, mostly in the form of gift cards from brand names like Amazon, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Starbucks and iTunes. Points can also be redeemed through PayPal and ACH bank transfer. Reviews say that payouts are fast (about 24 hours) and there are plenty of surveys, but be prepared for frequent rejections.
Earnings per survey: From $0.50
Form of payment: Direct bank deposit, PayPal cash, electronic and physical gift cards (Amazon, eBay, Target, Starbucks and more), game cards
Minimum withdrawal: $2 for Amazon gift cards and $5 for other rewards
Friend referral program: Earn between 20-30% (based on account level) of what your referrals earn
TRIABA
Triaba is a paid survey company that has survey panels in 86 countries. Sign up is quick and easy (make sure to provide as much information about yourself as you can to increase your chances of getting survey invites) and most people will get their first survey in 2-3 weeks. Triaba’s payout per survey is relatively high and you only need $8.50 in your account to cash out via PayPal. The number of surveys you get per month depends on things like your age, interest and location.
Earning per survey: From $0.5 to $6 or more
Form of payment: PayPal, Amazon vouchers and G-Codes
Minimum withdrawal: $8.50
Friend referral program: NA
Conclusion
There are many potential markets to poll at online, but I’ve found that they all have their own pros and cons. Each market has a difference in their infrastructure, quality of respondents, expense relative to profit, or general viability in terms of profit margin. It doesn’t help that different countries run polls at different times, so you need to take into account how this will affect the sample population later on.