Online surveys are one of the best ways to earn extra money. Many people prefer this method since they can do it from the comfort of their home without searching for jobs or doing any other promotional activity. The good thing with this is that you have the opportunity to earn extra money you need.
There are many online survey companies which you can join. Some are free, while others charge a fee to join their panels. But regardless of whether you get paid for your opinions or not, completing online surveys is still a lot of fun. Currently, there are thousands of market research companies that would appreciate your input.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel
The Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel is not technically a survey site. Whilst there might be the odd occasion where you’ll get paid to do surveys, most of the time you’ll get paid for doing nothing.
Yep, you read that right. Free money, Australia!
Basically Nielsen need your assistance to help predict future internet trends and they do this by having people like you and me download a piece of software to their computer or an app to their mobile, so they can track how we use our devices.
It’s really that simple. You must keep the app installed for a minimum of 14 days to earn.
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.
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.
Swagbucks
Swagbucks touts its platform as a way to earn money for the things you already do. In addition to taking paid surveys, you can also earn money for surfing the web on their approved search engine, watching videos, or using their mobile app. You earn a bonus for signing up and then accumulate points whenever you complete these various tasks. You can then use those points to cash out with gift cards for various retailers or get cashback.
Average amount payout: $0.40 to $2 per survey
Payment method: Gift cards or PayPal
Requirements: Must be 13 years of age or older and a resident of the United States, Canada, U.K., Australia, or other approved countries.
InboxDollars
InboxDollars lets you earn cash for taking online surveys, watching videos and TV, playing games redeeming coupons, and even shopping. The site also provides a $5 bonus for signing up, and provides a variety of payment options. You can earn cash and cards for various retailers.
Average amount payout: $0.10 to $0.25 per survey
Payment method: PayPal cash, check, or gift cards
LifePoints
Once you sign up for a LifePoints account, you’ll receive relevant survey opportunities via email. Some surveys include basic online questions, while others may require you to visit specific sites or even test out physical products first. You can choose the one you want to participate in, and the site tries to send out surveys to only the most relevant consumers. There’s also a community of other consumers that users can connect with. The site uses a points system to allow users to redeem rewards, which can vary over time.
Average amount payout: $0.20 to $1 per survey
Payment method: PayPal cash, gift cards, and other rewards
Survey Junkie
Survey Junkie allows you to earn money by taking surveys and sharing your browsing behavior. As you answer surveys, you will accumulate points. Within your dashboard, you can see exactly how much the points are worth in dollars.
You can redeem your points for cash via PayPal or gift cards. The only downside is that you will need to wait until you accumulate 500 points to cash out at the $5 mark.
i-Say
I-Say connects users with survey opportunities through Ipsos, which is a market research firm. Although you will not have as many survey opportunities, you won’t have to navigate a new site every time you take a survey.
As you build up points, you can redeem them for gift cards and cash. Inconveniently, i-Say doesn’t provide a cash value for its points. Instead, you’ll have to scroll through the available redemptions at the time to score the best deal.
You will need to wait 96 hours from your registration before you can start cashing out rewards.
Conclusion
There are many products and services that you can review. Regardless of whether you get paid or not, completing online surveys is still a lot of fun. So you can enjoy your time and make money at the same time.