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 / hr10 - 49Serves AustraliaServices provided
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See all 16 projectsSalt & Fuessel is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and online ad campaigns. The company consistently impresses clients by surpassing KPIs, with 100% of reviews highlighting their commitment and exceptional results, such as a 70% increase in organic traffic and a 12X ROI on Google Ads. They are praised for their responsive project management and dedication to client success.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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Social media marketing company and PPC company Symbiosis Digital offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Lakes, Australia
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M Business & Marketing Solutions is a web design agency. They were established in 2008 and focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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Webcentral is a PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design, and the agency is based in Melbourne, Australia.
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SEO company Code n Design Consultants is headquartered in Point Cook, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Darlinghurst, Australia
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Greater Leads is a pay per click company based in Darlinghurst, Australia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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121 Group is a branding agency. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and Pyrmont, Australia, the agency specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mount Waverley, Australia
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Established in 2018, BLANK THEORY is a small Mount Waverley, Australia-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Eloquent - Digital Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company established in 2016. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Barangaroo, Australia
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Reef Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, the agency is headquartered in Barangaroo, Australia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brisbane, Australia
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Singularity Digital is a SEO company. They were founded in 2016 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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HighNote Marketing is a SEO services firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia and South Melbourne, Australia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chullora, Australia
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See all 1 projectsDetoXfi offers services including lead generation, brand awareness, search engine optimization, online advertisement, and various content creation strategies. Reviews highlight their responsiveness, timely delivery, and deep understanding of client businesses, resulting in significant improvements in traffic, lead generation, and ROI. Clients appreciate their innovative approach and consistent monitoring, though some noted the high costs associated with lead generation campaigns.
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Think Local Digital is a pay per click company. They are headquartered in Berwick, Australia and have small team. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Blue Sense Digital, a social media marketing agency, is in South Yarra, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Flarecom Digital Marketing is a Newtown, Australia-based SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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SummiTouch is an Adelaide, Australia-based SEO company and pay per click agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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Located in Richmond, Australia, nimbl Digital is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Balmain, Australia
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The Brand Architect is a branding firm. The small Balmain, Australia-based team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency was established in 2014.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9North Sydney, Australia
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In North Sydney, Australia, Metric Labs is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Petrie Terrace, Australia
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Based in Petrie Terrace, Australia, Excite Media is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newtown, Australia
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Goop Digital is a pay per click agency launched in 2007. Headquartered in Newtown, Australia and Ballarat Central, Australia, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Go Click On is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockdale, Australia
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Uppercut Digital, a SEO services firm, is in Rockdale, Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baulkham Hills, Australia
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Nicreated is a Baulkham Hills, Australia-based pay per click agency. They offer Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Digital Spotlight specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49South Melbourne, Australia
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Web Marketing Guru is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is based in South Melbourne, Australia and Sydney, Australia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Southbank, Australia
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See all 1 projectsXugar offers search engine optimization (SEO) services, focusing on improving search engine rankings and website conversions. Clients appreciate their proactive and prompt communication, adherence to deadlines, and in-depth knowledge of SEO. Overall, Xugar is commended for delivering measurable improvements in search rankings and quality inquiries.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249North Sydney, Australia
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Founded in 2007, LocaliQ ANZ is a midsize pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Perth, Australia
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Founded in 2007, Glide Agency is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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LeadKing Digital is a SEO company based in Manly, Australia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northcote, Australia
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Danielog - SEO & PPC Consultant and Web Design is a Northcote, Australia-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Oakleigh, Australia
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LeapFrogger, a PPC agency, was launched in 2016. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Melbourne, Australia
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Founded in 2020, Digital Oasis is a social media marketing firm. Based in South Melbourne, Australia, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lane Cove West, Australia
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TBST Digital is a small Lane Cove West, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brisbane City, Australia
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Sneaky Ninja SEO is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Content Marketing and were established in 1998. The company is located in Brisbane City, Australia and Melbourne, Australia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pascoe Vale, Australia
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InfotechAus is a mobile app development firm. The Pascoe Vale, Australia-based company focuses on Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Essendon, Australia
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Video Outcomes is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Essendon, Australia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Perth, Australia
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SEO services firm AdTuna is based in Perth, Australia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Webfirm is a SEO company. Founded in 2001, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carnegie, Australia
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Swoop Digital is a PPC agency founded in 2011. Their services include Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Underwood, Australia
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See all 1 projectsStart Creative offers website design, development, and ongoing maintenance services. Their reviews highlight their professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication, with clients particularly praising George for his helpful and supportive approach. Overall, clients have received positive feedback about their projects and appreciate the company's innovative ideas and continuous support.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St Kilda, Australia
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23 Digital is a SEO company. In St Kilda, Australia and Norwest, Australia, the firm was founded in 2007. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Netology - Australia is a SEO services firm. They were established in 2014, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9South Perth, Australia
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Reenergise Digital is a pay per click agency launched in 2016. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Development and is located in South Perth, Australia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wallan, Australia
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See all 1 projectsGigaGrowth Digital provides website development services and excels in communication and customer-centric approaches. Reviews highlight their ability to keep clients informed at every project stage and underscore their impressive commitment to client satisfaction. Overall, GigaGrowth Digital is commended for its professionalism and effective project execution.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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WME is a midsize PPC agency located in Melbourne, Australia. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Jetty, Australia
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Advantage Agency is a SEO agency. The Long Jetty, Australia-based firm was launched in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249North Adelaide, Australia
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Marketing Sweet is a SEO agency established in 2015. Based in North Adelaide, Australia, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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Martins Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. The Adelaide, Australia-based company was established in 2021. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ballina, Australia
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Byron Search Marketing is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Ballina, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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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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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Brisbane, Australia
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34.1/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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32.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wentworthville, Australia
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32.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milton, Australia
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27.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Moorabbin, Australia
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32.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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32.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Surry Hills, Australia
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Crows Nest, Australia
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31.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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31.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Attadale, Australia
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31.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cheltenham, Australia
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29.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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27/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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30.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coburg, Australia
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31.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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30.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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29.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Concord, Australia
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31.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Daisy Hill, Australia
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cremorne, Australia
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Riverview, Australia
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Herston, Australia
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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33.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9North Sydney, Australia
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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29.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Parramatta, Australia
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
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27.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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