Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Australia
Airtasker, founded in Sydney in 2012, lets locals post everyday tasks with a budget for others to bid on, Mable connects independent support workers with NDIS and aged care clients who agree rates directly, and Sidekicker offers shifts in hospitality, events, warehousing, aged care and retail through a worker app used by more than 20,000 people. Camplify lets owners earn by renting out caravans and campervans. DoorDash, operating in Australia since 2019, is the delivery app on this list now that Menulog stopped taking orders on 26 November 2025. Earnings are paid in Australian dollars (AUD). PayID, part of the New Payments Platform, lets clients pay instantly using a phone number, email or ABN. PayPal works for sending and receiving, with no fee on personal payments received in AUD without currency conversion, and Upwork and Fiverr also pay out through Payoneer. Tip: rideshare drivers must register for GST regardless of turnover, while other gig workers must register once GST turnover reaches $75,000.
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Australia at a glance
Platform types: 2 task platforms, 2 rental platforms, 1 delivery platform, 1 marketplace, 1 care platform and 1 shift work app
How they pay out: Bank transfer (7)
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Airtasker
|
Task marketplace | Service fee 10%-20% | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Camplify
|
RV rental marketplace | 7-16% commission by plan | Bank transfer weekly | 2014 |
DoorDash
|
Food delivery company | Paid per offer: $2-10+ base + 100% tips | Bank transfer, Fast Pay debit card, DoorDash Crimson account | 2013 |
Gumtree
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings, no selling commission | Cash in person, bank transfer via Gumtree Payments | 2000 |
Mable
|
Care marketplace | 10% support engagement fee | Bank transfer within 2 business days | 2014 |
Menulog
Closed |
Food delivery platform | — | — | 2006 |
Sidekicker
|
Shift work app | Employed casually - hourly award rates | Weekly bank transfer | 2013 |
Spacer
|
Parking marketplace | 23% commission incl GST | Bank transfer | 2015 |
hipages
|
Tradesman marketplace | Tradies pay for leads via subscription | Direct payment from customers | 2004 |
AirtaskerAn Australian marketplace for local tasks and errands, from furniture assembly to gardening. Taskers make offers on posted jobs and are paid…
airtasker.com48 viewsCamplifyA marketplace where RV and caravan owners earn renting their vehicles to travelers.
camplify.com83 viewsDoorDashA food and goods delivery platform where independent couriers (Dashers) sign up, choose their own hours, and earn per delivery plus tips. Re…
doordash.com47 viewsGumtreeA UK and Australian classifieds marketplace for selling goods, vehicles, and services locally.
gumtree.com48 viewsMableAn Australian platform where care and support workers connect directly with clients.
mable.com.au46 viewsMenulogAn Australian food-delivery platform where couriers earn delivering orders.
menulog.com.au74 viewsSidekickerAn Australian and New Zealand on-demand staffing platform for hospitality and event shifts.
sidekicker.com49 viewsSpacerA parking and storage marketplace where hosts earn around 3,000 dollars a year renting a single unused spot.
spacer.com42 viewshipagesAustralia largest online tradie marketplace, connecting homeowners with tradespeople for home improvement jobs. Founded in Sydney in 2004 an…
hipages.com.au39 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Australia?
Airtasker lets you bid on everyday tasks posted by locals, Mable suits independent disability and aged care support workers, Sidekicker offers casual shifts across hospitality, events and warehousing, Camplify pays owners for caravan and campervan rentals, and DoorDash covers food delivery. Upwork and Fiverr cover remote freelance work for overseas clients.
How do freelancers in Australia get paid by international clients?
Options include PayPal, which charges no fee to receive personal payments in AUD, and Payoneer, which both Upwork and Fiverr support. Upwork also offers direct transfers to local banks for $0.99 per transfer or USD wires for $50. Local clients can pay instantly through PayID using your phone number, email or ABN.
Does PayPal work in Australia?
Yes. Australian PayPal accounts can send and receive money, and personal payments received in AUD are free when no currency conversion is involved. Converting a foreign-currency balance adds a fee, so check PayPal's Australian fee page before invoicing overseas clients. Upwork and Fiverr both offer PayPal as a withdrawal method.
Can people in Australia work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork operates worldwide except Russia and Belarus, and the name on your withdrawal account must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out via PayPal with no fee, bank transfer via Payoneer for $1 or a Payoneer account for $3, and requires sellers to be at least 18 to withdraw.
Do rideshare and delivery drivers in Australia need to register for GST?
Rideshare drivers on apps such as Uber or DiDi must register for GST regardless of their turnover. Other gig workers, such as delivery riders or Airtasker taskers, only have to register once their business reaches a GST turnover of $75,000 or more.