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How to earn money online in Australia

YouTube, AdSense electronic transfer, Etsy, Shopify Payments and Prolific are all listed for Australia.

✓ Checked 6 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
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Open from Australia: YouTube Partner Program, AdSense electronic transfer, Selling on Etsy, Shopify Payments, Prolific studies and TikTok Creator Rewards. Being on a platform is one thing, and getting the money out is another.

What works from Australia

MethodStatusWhat we found
YouTube Partner Program✓ AvailableAustralia is on Google’s list of program countries.
AdSense electronic transfer✓ AvailableListed on Google’s electronic transfer list.
Selling on Etsy✓ AvailablePayment processing is 3% + 0.25 AUD on domestic orders, and 4% + 0.25 AUD on international ones, on top of Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee.
Shopify Payments✓ AvailableOn Shopify’s supported country list.
Prolific studies✓ AvailableOn Prolific’s country list. Cash-out from $6 or £6.
TikTok Creator Rewards✓ AvailableSources agree it is in the program.
Upwork and FiverrCheck at sign-upTwo guides put Upwork in over 180 countries. Fiverr publishes no country list we could read, so confirm both at sign-up.

Tax on online income in Australia

  1. Declare itGuides quoting the ATO say side hustle income must be declared. A true hobby is generally not taxed, but you cannot claim costs.
  2. RatesPwC lists 0% up to A$18,200 for residents, then 15% to A$45,000 for the year to 30 June 2027, plus a 2% Medicare levy for most residents.
  3. Check the ATOThe ATO’s own pages could not be read when we checked, so read its guidance yourself.
  4. FilingPwC says the income year runs from 1 July to 30 June, and the return is due by 31 October, unless a tax agent’s extension applies.
  5. GSTPwC gives a rate of 10%.

Quick answers

Can you make money on YouTube in Australia?

Yes. Australia is on Google’s list of program countries. AdSense pays out at $100 in US dollars, and its threshold differs by account currency.

How does Google pay in Australia?

Australia is on Google’s electronic transfer list.

Do you pay tax on online income in Australia?

Guides quoting the ATO say side hustle income must be declared. A true hobby is generally not taxed, but you cannot claim costs.

What people in Australia search for

Before you pay anyone

  • Offers of pay for liking videos or rating products follow a known scam pattern.
  • Never pay a fee to get a job or to withdraw your earnings.

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