Top Adwords PPC Agencies in Australia
Australia’s thriving digital economy—anchored by tech hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane—makes the country a hotspot for high-performance Google Ads and PPC talent. Whether you’re a local startup aiming for rapid growth or a global enterprise looking to enter the Australian market, partnering with a home-grown PPC agency can help you maximize every advertising dollar.
Clutch curates and vets Australia’s leading Google Ads experts by gathering in-depth client reviews, analysing case studies, and verifying credentials. Use the directory filters to sort firms by budget, industry focus, location, and client size so you can quickly shortlist providers that fit your goals and timeline. Looking for more options?
- Browse the global list of Top PPC Companies or widen your search by checking out the Top Advertising Companies in Australia.
- Need city-specific expertise? Check out PPC Agencies in Sydney or PPC Agencies in Melbourne.
- Searching for an international partner? Browse Top Google Ads PPC Agencies.
- Targeting online retail? Explore Australian PPC Agencies for eCommerce.
Need a digital marketing partner instead? Start your search by checking out Top Sydney Digital Marketing Agencies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves AustraliaServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency specializing in Google Ads and paid search services. The agency is praised for its strong communication, timely delivery, and expertise in PPC management, as noted by over 70% of reviewers. While most clients report positive experiences, citing successful ad spend management and effective strategy implementation, about 20% highlight concerns regarding communication and project execution.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves AustraliaServices provided
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See all 27 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and optimizing Google Ads for enhanced lead generation and ROI. With a remarkable 100% positive feedback, clients appreciate their deep expertise, proactive communication, and commitment to delivering measurable results. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their impressive project management and dedication to client success.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves AustraliaServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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Onsavii Partners Pty Ltd is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2010, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Five Dock, Australia
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Seek Marketing is a SEO company located in Five Dock, Australia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woolloomooloo, Australia
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NEX Marketing is a SEO services firm. The Woolloomooloo, Australia-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Click Trends Pty Ltd is a Melbourne, Australia-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prahran, Australia
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First Move Digital is a social media marketing company. Their small team is in Prahran, Australia. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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ITciti is a social media marketing company in Sydney, Australia. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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Kwasi is a small Adelaide, Australia-based Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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Sites n Stores is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Launceston, Australia
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At+m marketing is a small Launceston, Australia-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Launceston, Australia
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Walker Designs is a branding firm. Their small team is in Launceston, Australia. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDover Heights, Australia
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See all 2 projectsAaron Knight is a freelance web design and development company that offers services including website design, development, SEO, and digital marketing solutions. The reviews highlight their personal service and effective project management, with 100% of reviewers noting the quality of their work and communication. Clients commend their ability to deliver tailored solutions and provide added value, with no reported areas for improvement.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brisbane City, Australia
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Digital Strategy company NoisyMinrs Digital is based in Brisbane City, Australia. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dandenong, Australia
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Located in Dandenong, Australia, Website Designs Agency is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249South Melbourne, Australia
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Adcore is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 2006, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Point Cook, Australia
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Based in Point Cook, Australia, Digital Pieces is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walkerville, Australia
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Launched in 2014, Blitz Marketing - Australia is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Urban IT Services is a small IT managed services company based in Melbourne, Australia. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parkes, Australia
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Web development firm M R K WP is in Parkes, Australia. Launched in 2006, the team offers Web Development and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Maitland, Australia
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Social media marketing firm Kis Marketing is in East Maitland, Australia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davistown, Australia
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Social media marketing company RCS Digital focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Castle Hill, Australia
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FX Web Studio is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2004, the firm is in Castle Hill, Australia. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Strathfield, Australia
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Digital Strategy company RedPandas Digital is headquartered in North Strathfield, Australia. They provide Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dixons Creek, Australia
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Clikk is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Dixons Creek, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newtown, Australia
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Social media marketing firm TeamUp Digital is located in Newtown, Australia. Founded in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheltenham, Australia
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Sellz is a small Content Marketing company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Iris, Australia
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Founded in 2012, Web Intelligenz is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abbotsford, Australia
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Digital Strategy company Sprout Online was founded in 2013. In Abbotsford, Australia, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wollert, Australia
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Ormi Media is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Yarra, Australia
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Yarra Web is a Content Marketing company. The company is located in South Yarra, Australia. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2018, Hello Digital - Australia is a small New Farm, Australia-based social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, Australia
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Ready Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team is headquartered in Orange, Australia, and their services include Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camden Park, Australia
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Located in Camden Park, Australia, TechEquipt Pty Ltd is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Yarra, Australia
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Creative Wolf is a small SEO agency located in South Yarra, Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Vixen Internet Solutions Pty Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2002, their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belmont, Australia
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Blake Digital is a website development firm launched in 2002. The small team focuses on Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Perth, Australia
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Undergrnd Marketing Pty Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2015. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in West Perth, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Subiaco, Australia
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Bouncing Orange Digital Agency is a small social media marketing company founded in 2004. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hobart, Australia
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BROKENIMAGE Creative is a social media marketing company. Their team is based in Hobart, Australia and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trevallyn, Australia
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Your Marketing Nerd is a small Trevallyn, Australia-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fortitude Valley, Australia
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Founded in 2008, Merge Marketing, a small social media marketing firm, is located in Fortitude Valley, Australia. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wayville, Australia
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Loudachris Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Wayville, Australia and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Neutral Bay, Australia
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SSW is a software development firm. In Neutral Bay, Australia, their midsize team specializes in Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design. The company was established in 1990.
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Launched in 2017, NTWRK Digital Marketing Agency is a small Digital Strategy company in Cremorne, Australia and kl, Malaysia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Clixpert Pty Ltd, a small PPC agency, is in Parramatta, Australia. Their services include Pay Per Click and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nedlands, Australia
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Search Group is a PPC agency founded in 2009. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stepney, Australia
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Market Ease Digital is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tweed Heads, Australia
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Success Stream is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Tweed Heads, Australia. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nedlands, Australia
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Established in 2005, Star 3 Media is a web development company. The team provides Web Development and Branding and is located in Nedlands, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maroochydore, Australia
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BG Technology, a small IT strategy consulting company, is located in Maroochydore, Australia. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burswood, Australia
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Founded in 2010, FSA Technology is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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List of the Top 15 Australia Adwords PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Brisbane, Australia
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35.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Herston, Australia
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coburg, Australia
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36.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wentworthville, Australia
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cheltenham, Australia
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milton, Australia
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Moorabbin, Australia
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34.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Surry Hills, Australia
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33.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Daisy Hill, Australia
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34.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Crows Nest, Australia
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33.3/40.016/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Concord, Australia
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cremorne, Australia
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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29/40.016.8/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Malvern East, Australia
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9North Sydney, Australia
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Riverview, Australia
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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32.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Seacombe Heights, Australia
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Spring Hill, Australia
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32.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Parramatta, Australia
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30.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Pay Per Click80% Google Adwords65% Other
Google Ads PPC Agencies in Australia FAQs
Local Google Ads agencies bring first-hand knowledge of Australia’s competitive landscape, seasonal trends (think end-of-financial-year sales), and regional slang that impacts click-through rates. They also understand GST rules, privacy laws, and platform requirements specific to the Australian market. Essentially, on-shore support means you get real-time collaboration during AEST business hours—ideal for fast campaign pivots.
Pricing varies depending on key factors like scope, project timeline, and industry competitiveness. Based on Clutch data, most Australian PPC agencies charge:
- Hourly: AUD $100 – $149
- Monthly retainers: AUD $2,000 – $10,000 for SMBs
- Percentage of ad spend: 10% – 20% (common for enterprise budgets)
Moreover, one-off audits or campaign builds can start around AUD $3,000. Rates in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne trend higher than those in Adelaide or Perth.
Thanks to the country’s diverse economy, you’ll find specialised Google Ads PPC agencies for the following markets:
- E-commerce and retail (especially Shopify and WooCommerce stores)
- SaaS and tech (Sydney’s “Silicon Harbour” startups)
- Tourism and hospitality
- Finance and fintech (with hubs in Melbourne)
- Healthcare and telehealth
- Mining, energy, and agriculture for regional campaigns
Start by clarifying your project’s unique KPIs—ROAS, cost per lead, or overall revenue lift. After that, proceed with these steps:
- Review Clutch vendor profiles for verified case studies in your industry.
- Compare pricing models and identify which works best for your project (flat retainer vs. percentage of spend).
- Ask crucial questions about tech stack—are they certified in GA4, Google Partner status, or use scripts/automation?
- Evaluate communication cadence; weekly reporting is standard for active campaigns.
- Request local client references to confirm performance claims.
Warning signs are called that for a reason; ignoring them can lead to costly setbacks and headaches for your business. Be cautious if an agency shows any of these red flags:
- Guarantees specific rankings or ROAS within unrealistic timeframes
- Withholds account ownership or data access
- Offers “set-and-forget” management with no ongoing optimisation plan
- Ignores compliance with the Australian Privacy Act or Google Ads policies
- Provides templated reports lacking actionable insights