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+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Spring Hill, Australia
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Your Clicks is a Digital Strategy company based in Spring Hill, Australia. Launched in 2011, the team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Barangaroo, Australia
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Ample Tech Australia is a web development company. The Barangaroo, Australia-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Small Email Marketing company Hello Different Pty Ltd, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Strathfield, Australia
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Reachous – Marketing solutions is a Strathfield, Australia-based SEO agency. Established in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Perth, Australia
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Elephy Tech is a branding firm. Their team is in Perth, Australia and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bundoora, Australia
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Small web design company Spiral Orb Designs, is located in Bundoora, Australia. The team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAdelaide, Australia
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See all 32 projectsAndrei Iunisov is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC and search engine marketing, including Google Ads and paid media campaigns. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 90% of keywords reaching top Google rankings. Clients commend Andrei's structured approach, responsiveness, and ability to integrate seamlessly with teams, highlighting a 12% CTR improvement on main CTA blocks and efficient campaign management.
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Netplanet Digital PTY LTD is a social media marketing agency launched in 2000. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Belmont, Australia
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Webxmedia is a SEO company launched in 2017. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9West Launceston, Australia
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Social media marketing agency Nectar Digital Marketing Agency is in West Launceston, Australia and London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St Kilda, Australia
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DNGN, a small website development company, is headquartered in St Kilda, Australia. The team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brisbane City, Australia
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Blockchain company Dreamflex specializes in Blockchain and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Brisbane City, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kogarah, Australia
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RankMyweb, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2022. Headquartered in Kogarah, Australia, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Essendon, Australia
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Digital Champ is a SEO company located in Essendon, Australia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Picnic Point, Australia
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Pay per click company THYNK Digital is headquartered in Picnic Point, Australia. They offer Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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See all 2 projectsOoze Studios is a digital marketing agency specializing in content strategy, lead generation, and brand visibility enhancement. With a team of 2-5 employees, they are praised for their strategic thinking, operational excellence, and responsive project management. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight their value for cost and alignment with company values.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Toowoomba City, Australia
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SalesGrow Advertising, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Toowoomba City, Australia. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLandsborough, Australia
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Established in 2019, Mr. PPC is a pay per click company. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Newstead, Australia
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Resurge Digital is a PPC company. The team is located in Newstead, Australia, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Peregian Beach, Australia
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Incoming Digital , a web design agency, is located in Peregian Beach, Australia and Brisbane City, Australia. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Northbridge, Australia
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Simtail, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Northbridge, Australia. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Schofields, Australia
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Leapsquad is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Schofields, Australia, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Edgecliff, Australia
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Founded in 2023, OneWebbie, a small social media marketing agency, is in Edgecliff, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wentworthville, Australia
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BrandResQ is a Wentworthville, Australia-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Marrickville, Australia
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Thriven is a branding agency established in 2020. The company offers Branding and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Southbank, Australia
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Web design agency Million Hits was launched in 2015. The firm provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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Social media marketing company Loud Roar Media provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are located in Adelaide, Australia.
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Moor Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. The South Melbourne, Australia-based company provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Double Bay, Australia
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UpliftGTM is a branding agency. Their team is in Double Bay, Australia and focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Claremont, Australia
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We Solve For You Pty Ltd is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were launched in 2021. The agency is based in Claremont, Australia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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Top SEO Sydney, a SEO services firm, is located in North Sydney, Australia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bella Vista, Australia
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See all 1 projectsDigitalzoop offers customized web design and development, API integration, SEO, and social media marketing services. Overall, clients commend the company for its professional approach, flexibility, and commitment to timelines, with notable success in enhancing student enrollment and outreach through effective SEO and social media strategies.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9West Perth, Australia
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See all 1 projectsPathfinder Marketing offers PPC services, focusing on Google Ads, Microsoft, and Facebook platforms to enhance market presence and online sales. Reviews highlight their commitment to business growth through carefully crafted ads and effective tracking, demonstrating early success and strong client communication.
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AU Digital is a website development firm. Their team is in Brookvale, Australia. The company specializes in Web Development and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Thrive Growth Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. The Melbourne, Australia-based team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Established in 2022, Kotech Solutions - Digital Marketing Agency Gold Coast, Australia is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Blacktown, Australia
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E-commerce development company Billboard Online is based in Blacktown, Australia. Established in 2020, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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The Digital Juice, a web design agency, was established in 2020. The team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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SEO agency Whitehat Agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding. They were founded in 2013.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St Leonards, Australia
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Small Digital Strategy company Ivory Media, is located in St Leonards, Australia and Sydney, Australia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Mindesigns, an UX agency, focus on UX/UI Design and Web Development. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Prolific You is a Melbourne, Australia-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Narre Warren South, Australia
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Digital Magus, a SEO company, is located in Indore, India and Narre Warren South, Australia. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9North Coogee, Australia
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In North Coogee, Australia, Scott Shorter PTY LTD is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Seaford, Australia
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Your IT Guy is an IT managed services company. They are headquartered in Seaford, Australia, and their services include IT managed services and Pay Per Click.
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Mate4tech is a Digital Strategy company. In Capalaba, Australia, the agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alstonville, Australia
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WEB Dynamic is a SEO company. Based in Alstonville, Australia and Byron Bay, Australia, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manly, Australia
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Black Shark Digital is a PPC company located in Manly, Australia. They offer Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Canterbury, Australia
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CreatorFox is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are headquartered in Canterbury, Australia.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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See all 6 projectsBitcoin Marketing Team is a specialized digital marketing agency with a focus on cryptocurrency and digital strategy. Across their reviews, clients consistently highlight their in-depth knowledge of crypto markets, responsiveness, and strategic expertise. Approximately 100% of reviewers noted their ability to deliver tailored marketing strategies and a professional approach, with no significant areas for improvement identified.
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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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36/40.017/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Brisbane, Australia
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36.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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35.3/40.016.8/20 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+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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coburg, Australia
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35.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Herston, Australia
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cheltenham, Australia
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33.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Moorabbin, Australia
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35.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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32.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Surry Hills, Australia
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32.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.5/40.018.6/20 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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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Daisy Hill, Australia
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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32.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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31.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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28.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
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30.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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 - 49Parramatta, Australia
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30.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beaconsfield, Australia
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32.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Seacombe Heights, Australia
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35.9/40.016.8/20 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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32.4/40.016/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Pay Per Click100% Google Adwords85% 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