The Best Paid Survey Websites in Australia (August 2023)

Updated 12 August 2023

Summary

• A quick search online, and you’ll find dozen s of online surveys begging for your attention. They all promise to ‘pay cash’ just by answering a few questions. But unfortunately, many are scams and want to steal your information or waste your time.
• Our extensive research process puts 20+ survey sites into two groups – those that are legitimate and those which require caution.
• Our focus is on ensuring you don’t waste your time and sign up for sites that are transparent about what they offer. Our research focuses on the pros and cons of each website, and how you will be paid.

Our guide covers the following:

• 10+ Legitimate Paid Survey Websites Available to Australians
• Paid Survey Websites Requiring Caution
• Frequently Asked Questions

Before you sign up for paid surveys, please be careful:

• Always read the fine print and know what you’re getting with a survey site. Not all tasks on their sites are paid; focus your efforts on the paid tasks.
• You’ll answer screeners before any survey. You won’t get paid if you don’t qualify, so use your time wisely.
• Please don’t fall for survey sites that sound too good to be true because they probably are and might steal your information. Our research team frequently receives emails from frustrated Australians about dubious survey sites making big promises but delivering very little – we keep a close eye on survey sites and edit this guide accordingly. 
• Remember – please ensure a survey site is 100% transparent before giving them any information. Our shortlist of legitimate survey sites is designed to help you do just that. 

Advertising Disclaimer – Our list below comprises trusted and reliable companies that help Australians make money online. MoneyHub may be paid if you click or sign up for an offer, but this does not influence the ordering or reporting below.

10+ Legitimate Paid Survey Websites Available to Australians

Our list below is continuously updated. If you have any feedback you’d like to share, please contact our research team. Please be aware that for any of the survey sites listed below, you need to be ‘transactional’ to be surveyed. The number and type of surveys can be limited based on demographic profile; the more you spend and behave like a typical consumer, the more you’ll be invited to surveys.

#1 – Ipsos iSay

Overview: Ipsos iSay is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform. Ipsos, a French global market research company, has operated since 1975. Thousands of Australians sign up to Ipsos iSay every month, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive points for the time and effort invested.

More details: Ipsos iSay Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join Ipsos iSay
2. Complete the registration form
3. Verify your email
4. Watch for survey opportunities
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for various rewards. The rewards catalogue on Ipsos iSay includes various options, such as gift cards for popular retailers, cash payouts via PayPal, and more. The transactions are instant, and Australian users receive their rewards almost immediately.
• Keep in mind that each reward option requires a different minimum point threshold, as outlined below (where 2,000 points buys an eGift card). You can spend eGift cards with 100+ retailers including Coles, MYER, Woolworths etc. 
• In general, 100 points = $1, and each survey will take around 10-25 minutes to complete, roughly earning 10 points for every minute (based on Ipsos Isay’s estimates).
• Reward options are by way of gift cards or donations. Gift cards can be redeemed for $10, $20 and $50 denominations.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform is operated by a globally recognised and reputable market research firm which has operated since 1975 and has decades of experience in Australia.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly. 
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited. 
• Variety of reward options: PayPal transfers, vouchers which can be used at Coles, Big W, Woolworths, Myer, Amazon, Supercheap Auto, Apple, Google Play and many more from our GiftPay Flexi eGift Card, among others.

Cons:

• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $20, which requires 2,000 points. If a survey pays 200 points, you’d need to complete ten surveys to earn enough to generate the reward.

#2 – Opinion World

Overview: Opinion World is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform owned and operated by Dynata, LLC. Every year, thousands of Australians sign up to Opinion World and confirm their identity. Members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive points for the time and effort invested.

More details: Opinion World Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join Opinion World
2. Provide your name, postcode, age, and gender
3. Agree to the terms and conditions
4. Start to receive surveys
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for various rewards. The rewards catalogue on Opinion World is simple – 500 points = $10 PayPal transfer.
• This means a 50 points survey is worth around $1. Some surveys will be 40, 50, 60 points etc, and they’ll take around 15-30 minutes to complete.
• Opinion World also offers Flexi eGift cards and Uber vouchers as awards.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform is operated by a globally recognised and reputable market research firm which has operated for several years and is trusted in Australia.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly. 
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited.
• Variety of reward options: PayPal transfers, vouchers and Uber credit are the options, with an accessible $5 redemption threshold . 

Cons:

• None: We believe Opinion World is a survey site that has wide appeal for everyday Australians.

#3 – Survey Junkie

Overview: Survey Junkie describes itself as an “online market research community” wholly owned by consumer insights platform DISQO, which describes itself as delivering “data and analytics to the market research industry”. Despite not being as well known as local-themed survey sites, thousands of Australians sign up to Survey Junkie every year, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive points for the time and effort invested.

More details: Survey Junkie Review

How to Join:

1. Register here with Survey Junkie and choose ‘log in’
2. Under the log-in tab, choose ‘sign up’
3. Enter your personal information
4. Confirm your email and complete the general profile (earning 100 points)
5. Make sure your profile is complete so you get as many surveys as possible
6. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them them for cash via PayPal transfers. The minimum reward cost is 500 points, which is worth $5, and if you choose this reward the money will be sent to you in 1-3 days.
• Each survey will take around 10-25 minutes to complete, roughly earning 10-15 points for every minute (based on Survey Junkie‘s estimates).
• We estimate you’ll earn around $6+ an hour if you continuously complete surveys. However, this is near-impossible, so YouGov will, for most people, serve as something you access every few days for 10-30 minutes.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform operates in the USA, the UK, Canada and Australia and has operated for 10+ years and has 10,000+ positive reviews from customers from these countries. Survey Junkie has 8+ years of experience in Australia.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly.
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited.
• Simple earning: 1 point = 1 cent. Each survey states upfront how many points will be rewarded so you can pick the most relevant and lucrative options and easily see the dollar (or cent) value.
• Low threshold for payouts: 500 points is the minimum, whereby you’ll be sent $5 via PayPal. 

Cons:

• PayPal payout is the only reward option: While we like cash as a reward option, some Survey Junkie members may want gift cards or similar.
• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $5 which requires 500 points; in most cases need to complete 8-12 surveys to earn enough to generate the reward.

#4 – LifePoints

Overview: LifePoints is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform. LifePoints is run by Lightspeed, a Kantar Group company, one of the world’s largest custom research and analysis providers and has been online for 20+ years offering surveys and paying rewards.

LifePoints’ umbrella company has an office in Sydney and rewards are Australian-specific. Thousands of Australians sign up to LifePoints every year, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive ‘LifePoints’ for the time and effort invested. 

More details: LifePoints Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join LifePoints
2. Enter your name (first and last) and email address
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile
5. Watch for new surveys
6. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough LifePoints, you can redeem them for various rewards. LifePoints, as an organisation, is upfront with what you’ll earning, estimating it will be around $3 to $5 an hour assuming you continuously complete surveys.
• The rewards catalogue on LifePoints includes various options, such as gift cards for popular retailers, cash payouts via PayPal, and more. The transactions are instant, and Australian users receive their rewards almost immediately.
• Keep in mind that each reward option requires a different minimum point threshold, as outlined below (where 550 LifePoints buys a $5 Coles eGift card). 
• You can also redeem LifePoints for sweepstakes, charity donations and competitions, but our view is that Coles is a rewarding option.
• In general, 1 LifePoint = 1 cent, and each survey will take around 5-30 minutes to complete, roughly earning 5-7 LifePoints for every minute (based on LifePoints’ transparent platform).

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform is operated by Kantar, a globally recognised and reputable market research firm which has operated LifePoints since 1946 and has decades of experience in Australia.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly. 
• Variety of reward options: PayPal transfers, and vouchers which can be used at EB Games, eBay, iTunes, JB Hi-Fi, Myer, Priceline Pharmacy and charities such as Plant a Tree.
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your LifePoints are promptly credited within 15 minutes.

Cons:

• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $5, which requires 550 LifePoints. This will take 1-2 hours of continuous surveys, but, as is the case with many survey sites, the hourly wage is around $3 to $5.

#5 – Empowered Surveys

Overview: Empowered Surveys is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform and is owned and operated by GrowthOps Ltd which launched the site in 2017 per its ACN history. GrowthOps is based in Sydney and hundreds of Australians sign up to Empowered Surveys every month, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive points for the time and effort invested.

Warning: While the site is new compared to the other survey sites on this shortlist, and user reviews are limited, our research suggests that Empowered Surveys is a trusted local option and reliably pays rewards. However, we continue to monitor and interact with Empowered Surveys given its unique position as an Australian-owned survey site.

More details: Empowered Surveys Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join Empowered Surveys
2. Enter your personal information
3. Provide your email and verify it when prompted
4. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for various rewards. The rewards catalogue on Empowered Surveys includes various options, such as gift cards for popular retailers provided by Prezzee, cash payouts via PayPal, and more. The transactions are instant, and Australian users receive their rewards almost immediately.
• Keep in mind that each reward option requires a different minimum point threshold (where 2,000 points buys a $20 eGift card, whereas you’ll need 5,700 points for a $50 PayPal voucher). The more points you have, the bigger the discount on PayPal rewards. 
• Empowered Surveys helpfully publishes a step-by-step guide on how to redeem points for rewards.
• In general, 100 points = $1, and each survey will take around 10-25 minutes to complete, roughly earning 10 points for every minute (based on Empowered Surveys‘ estimates).

Pros:

• Local trust: The platform is operated by a Sydney-based company with Australian consumers being the primary target. The rewards are also Australian-specific, all of which is rare among survey sites in general. 
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly. 
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited, where 1 point = 1 cent (in most cases). 
• Variety of reward options: PayPal transfers, vouchers which can be used for a range of retailers.

Cons:

• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward (a gift card provided by Prezzee) is around $20, which requires 2,000 points. If a survey pays 200 points, you’d need to complete ten surveys to earn enough to generate the reward.

#6 – YouGov

Overview: YouGov is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform, launching in 2000 in the UK and coming to Australia in 2017 after the company bought Galaxy Research, a Sydney-based polling company to get exposure to the Australian market. YouGov is a listed company in London and conducts surveys globally. Locally, it’s heavily quoted during state and federal elections given the amount of polling it undertakes. For all the reasons above, we believe it is legitimate and actively recruiting new members throughout Australia.

More details: YouGov Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join YouGov
2. Complete your profile
3. Receive invitations to surveys
4. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for cash via PayPal transfers and Gift Cards. The minimum reward cost is 5,000 points, which is worth $20 (e-Gift Card), but if you build up more points, 10,000 points can be exchanged for a $50 e-Gift Card which means you get 25% more voucher credit for your points.
• Each survey will take around 10-40 minutes to complete, and we estimate you’ll earn around $4+ an hour if you continuously complete surveys, however this is near-impossible so YouGov will, for most people, serve as something you access every few days for 10-30 minutes.
• YouGov states that they “add new rewards all the time, based on your feedback” but our research team has not noticed any new additions since first publishing this review, although we continue to monitor YouGov’s initiatives.

Pros:

• Global trust: YouGov is arguably the most media-friendly survey company, polling elections in many countries and providing consumer insights to big companies across Australia. YouGov has 5+ years of experience in Australia and is a committed local player with an established Sydney-based team.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly.
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited.
• Simple earning: 1 point = 0.4 cent, based on 5,000 points redeeming a $20 e-gift voucher. Each survey states upfront how many points will be rewarded so you can pick the most relevant and lucrative options and easily see the dollar (or cent) value.

Cons:

• High threshold for payouts: 5,000 points is the minimum, whereby you’ll be given a $20 voucher, is high compared to other survey sites which offer $5 or $10 redemptions. In most cases need to complete 15- 30 surveys to earn enough to generate the minimum reward.

#7 – Swagbucks

Overview: Swagbucks is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform. It’s owned by Prodege LLC, a Californian-based market research firm founded in 2007. The company specialises in surveys, online tasks and helping to unite consumers with businesses looking for insights, it also owns ySense (which we summarise below). 

Swagbucks is heavily gamified – almost everything you do earns a Swagbuck. While there are some arguably unnecessary promotions around cashback, as well as negative reviews online about the Swagbucks platform, this is typical of any survey site and our users rarely report any issues with the platform.

More details: Swagbucks Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join Swagbucks
2. Complete your profile
3. Verify your email address
4. Start accepting paid tasks
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough Swagbucks, you can redeem them for various rewards. The rewards catalogue is extensive, as outlined on their website.
• Swagbucks includes various options, such as Amazon vouchers (1,500 Swagbucks = $15), Caltex petrol vouchers (3,900 Swagbucks = $50) and David Jones vouchers (various denominations, where 1000 Swagbucks = $10). You can also enter sweepstakes using your Swagbucks; we suggest being cautious here as it’s gambling.
• If you want cash, 2,500 Swagbucks can be redeemed for a $25 PayPal transfer.
• Keep in mind that each reward option requires a different minimum point threshold, as outlined below (where 1,500 Swagbucks buys an Amazon Australia voucher).
• In general, 100 Swagbucks = $1, and each survey will take around 10-30 minutes to complete, roughly earning 5 Swagbucks for every minute (based on Swagbucks’ estimates).
• Swagbucks claims that over $900 million has been paid out to customers over its lifetime; this applies worldwide, and why we can’t verify this amount, we believe Swagbucks is a popular website in Australia and worldwide.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform is operated by a globally recognised and reputable market research firm which has operated since 2007 and has 10+ years of experience in Australia.
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing daily. 
• Clear and straightforward Swagbucks system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your Swagbucks are promptly credited. 
• Variety of reward options: PayPal transfers, Amazon vouchers and more, all transparently outlined on the website.

Cons:

• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $15 (an Amazon voucher), which requires 1,500 Swagbucks. If a survey pays 200 Swagbucks, you’d need to complete ten surveys to earn enough to generate the reward.
• Swagbucks offers sweepstakes: We see this as a fast way to throw away your balance, given the odds of winning are 1/100 and the upfront entry costs are 50-100 Swagbucks. We would like to see Swagbucks eliminate this ‘rewards’ option given the low value it offers users.

#8 – MOBROG

Overview: MOBROG is owned and operated by German-based Splendid Research, a company specialising in consumer research founded in 2008. MOBROG is widely trusted; thousands of Australians sign up to MOBROG every year, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive a fixed dollar or cents payment for the time and effort invested.

More details: MOBROG Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join MOBROG
2. Enter your email, name, birthdate, postcode, occupation, education level, and agree to the terms
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile
5. Take surveys
6. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• As outlined above, 40 cents and $3 per survey is the range, although our research suggests most surveys will pay less than $1.
• Once you have $8.50 in your account, you can redeem the balance for a PayPal transfer.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform is operated by a globally recognised and reputable market research firm which has operated since 2008 and has 10+ years experience in Australia.
• Clear and straightforward payment system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, the agreed amount of dollars or cents is promptly credited.

Cons:

• A lack of continuous opportunities: Our research suggests the number of surveys available is limited, compared to other trusted survey sites and how MOBROG operates overseas. This means your account balance may take some time to grow.
• The reward threshold is $8.50 and can take some time to earn: Surveys pay around 40 cents and $3; we believe you’ll need to complete around 10-20 surveys to earn the minimum payment threshold.
• A lack of reward options: MOBROG doesn’t offer vouchers or gift cards; it’s PayPal transfers only, so you’ll need to have a PayPal account set up to get paid.

#9 – Surveyeah

Overview: Surveyeah is a popular and widely used online survey rewards platform, although most users are based in Europe where the company is based. Surveyeah launched around 2014 and came to Australia shortly after, and describes itself as a “panel provider with more than 500,000 members in 50 countries worldwide (as at August 2018); the members are known as “Panelists” are profiled on specific topics”. 

The company is based in Switzerland, and a profile of the founder explains more.

More details: Surveyeah Review

How to Join:

1. Click here to join Surveyeah
2. Answer the questions
3. Complete your profile
4. Take surveys
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated a sufficient balance, you can redeem them per their list of rewards; PayPal transfers, Visa credits, Amazon.com.au vouchers and gift cards. The minimum reward cost $10 (for the Amazon voucher), while PayPal transfers need a $34 balance.
• Each survey will take around 10-30 minutes to complete, roughly earning between 30 cents and $1.50 for every minute (based on Surveyeah’s estimates).
• We estimate you’ll earn around $3+ an hour if you continuously complete surveys, however this is near-impossible so Surveyeah will, for most people, serve as something you access every few days for 10-30 minutes.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform operates in Europe and offers surveys worldwide and has operated for around ten years, years and has hundreds of positive reviews from customers from these countries.
• Simple earning: Each survey has a payment amount stated upfront, so you know what you’ll earn and pick the most relevant and lucrative options and easily see the dollar (or cent) value.
• Low threshold for payouts: $10 Amazon vouchers are the entry-level award, or $34 via PayPal.

Cons:

• It takes up to three weeks for survey payments to be added: We think that’s far too long – other survey sites credit points or money in minutes, and it’s not unfair to users to impose such a long delay.
• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $10 (Amazon.com.au voucher), but as surveys pay between 30 cents and $1.50, this can take some to generate the reward.

#10 – Market Agent

Overview: Market Agent is owned by Marketagent.com Online Research GmbH, a German-based company that has operated since 2000. Our Market Agent review confirms that Australian users continue to report a lack of survey opportunities given the company’s European and American focus.

More details: Market Agent Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join Market Agent
2. Answer the questions
3. Complete your profile
4. Receive survey invitations
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for cash via PayPal transfers. The minimum reward cost is 1,000 points, which is worth $16.44, and if you choose this reward the money will be sent to you in 1-3 days.
• Each survey will take around 10-25 minutes to complete; we estimate you’ll earn around $4+ an hour if you continuously complete surveys, however this is near-impossible so Market Agent will, for most people, serve as something you access every few days for 10-30 minutes.
• We have had user feedback at Market Survey offers very few survey opportunities compared to other platforms, which is something our research team also experienced in putting together this review. For this reason, we suggest considering other platforms outlined on this list.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform operates in Europe and the US, and has thousands of positive reviews from customers from these countries, but it does lack presence and survey regularity in Australia.
• Clear and straightforward points system: There are no tricks or complexity; every time you complete a survey, your points are promptly credited.
• Simple earning: 1 point = around 1.6 cent. Each survey states upfront how many points will be rewarded so you can pick the most relevant and lucrative options and easily see the dollar (or cent) value.
• Low threshold for payouts: 1,000 points is the minimum, whereby you’ll be sent around $16 via PayPal. 

Cons:

• A lack of continuous opportunities: Market Agent doesn’t have the survey flow you’ll find with sites such as Ipsos iSay and Opinion World. Furthermore, the profile-building surveys are unpaid.
• PayPal payout is the only reward option: While we like cash as a reward option, some Market Agent members may want gift cards or similar.
• The rewards can take some time to earn: The minimum reward is around $16 which requires 1,000 points; in most cases need to complete 10-25+ surveys to earn enough to generate the reward, given some surveys pay as little as 5-10 points.

#11 – ySense

Overview: ySense is a member of Prodege LLC, which is a Californian-based market research firm founded in 2007. The company specialises in surveys, online tasks and helping to unite consumers with businesses looking for insights. Despite not being as well known as local-themed survey sites, thousands of Australians sign up to ySense every year, and its members participate in online surveys on various topics and receive cents or dollars for the time and effort invested. The approach taken by ySense to avoid points and rather reward members in cash is unique and respected.

More details: ySense Review

How to Join:

1. Register here to join ySense
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email and complete your profile
4. Start answering surveys
5. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

What Can I Earn?

• The gift vouchers or cash transfers offered by ySense start at varying minimums. The lowest starting point is $15, which applies to Amazon, Starbucks, JCPenney, Amazon Australia, Gap, Bass Pro Shops, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Foot Locker. Next is $20 for iTunes, Dan Murphy’s, and Rebel Sport. After that, Skrill, Payoneer, and PayPal have a minimum of $25 while Caltex Petrol, Adrenalin, and David Jones vouchers start from $39.
• Each survey will take around 10-90 minutes to complete, whereby a fixed cash payment is made to your account.
• We estimate you’ll earn around $3+ an hour if you continuously complete surveys, however this is near-impossible so ySense will, for most people, serve as something you access every few days for 10-30 minutes.

Pros:

• Global trust: The platform operates in Australia and 20+ other countries and has amassed thousands of positive reviews from customers from these countries. ySense has 15+ years of experience in Australia. 
• Continuous opportunities: There are a wide variety of surveys on different topics, with numerous surveys appearing weekly.
• Simple earning: There’s no points system; each survey or task has a fixed reward in cents or dollars.
• Low threshold for payouts: $25 is the minimum for PayPal transfers, whereas gift vouchers start at $15. 

Cons:

• PayPal payments require a $25 balance threshold: Given we estimate members earn around $3/hour, a cash transfer will take some time to earn.
• Too much temptation: We don’t like the gimmicky sweepstakes which burn your credits. We also dislike the casino or other affiliate marketing ySense offers which can distract people and reduce the amount of focus they have for earning money on the site.

Paid Survey Websites Requiring Caution

We’re always updating our list below; just because a site isn’t listed doesn’t mean it’s safe. We have extensively reviewed the sites below and don’t deem them suitable for Australians given the lack of surveys on offer, user experience issues, technical limitations and/or other issues. If you have any comments to make, please contact our research team.

PrizeRebel

Overview: Prize Rebel is gamified, ‘earn quick, spend quick’ on sweepstakes and prize draws-type survey site. We’re not a fan of it for this and many reasons, and we believe there are far better alternatives. We believe too much time is spent on profile building (where you’re not rewarded for your time) and most Australians will leave the platform after two or three surveys due to ongoing technical issues. We continue to monitor Prize Rebel and will update this summary if and when things change.

More details: PrizeRebel Review

Should you still want to join, this is the process: 

1. Register here to join PrizeRebel
2. Provide your name, email and create a password
3. Verify your email
4. Complete your profile
5. Answer surveys
6. Need a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step signup video explainer

SlicethePie

Overview: Slice The Pie pays around 30 to 40 cents an hour, and many users have raised issues getting paid. This is based on the requirement to listen to each song for 90 seconds, whereby you’ll be paid 1 cent. There are also problems with completing surveys; the website has bugs and you can spend countless minutes trying to earn 1-2 cents.

Our research suggests it will take 25-40 hours to earn a US$10 (AU$15) reward, whereby you will have reviewed 1,000+ songs. For these reasons we suggest caution about joining Slice The Pie – as an alternative, please consider trusted survey sites as outlined in our guide.

More details: Slice The Pie Review

Frequently Asked Questions

We outline common queries below to help you know the rules and pitfalls of paid survey websites. Do not enter your details if you sense a red flag about any survey website. The survey sites listed in our guide are trusted and reliably pay out, but many scams are promoted on Facebook, YouTube and other social media.

How do I get paid for taking surveys?

Most online survey companies pay participants through PayPal or gift cards with Australian and overseas retailers. Some may also offer rewards such as merchandise or sweepstakes entries. Sometimes, you can earn cash paid into an Australian bank account.

How much can I earn from taking surveys?

The amount you can earn from taking surveys will vary depending on the company you are working with and the type of survey you are completing. Some surveys may pay a few dollars, while others may pay more. It is important to remember that you will not ‘get rich’ by taking surveys, and it should not be considered a full-time income. With the minimum wage above $21/hour it’s probable online surveys won’t pay above this.

How often will I receive surveys?

The frequency of receiving surveys will also vary depending on the company you are working with. For example, some companies may send you several surveys per week, while others may only send a few per month. For this reason, many Australians sign up for multiple survey sites.

Is it safe to provide my personal information to online survey companies?

It is generally safe to provide your personal information to online survey companies as long as you work with a reputable company. However, it is important to read the company’s privacy policy before providing any sensitive information.

How do I know if a survey company is legitimate?

You can research the company online to see if it has a good reputation and is well-reviewed; if they don’t pay out, there will be a lot of complaints. Our guide extensively lists trusted survey sites, and we monitor those listed regularly to ensure they’re playing fair and paying out.

Do I have to pay to join a survey panel?

No, you should not have to pay to join a survey panel. Reputable survey companies will not charge you to become a member. If you’ve been asked to pay upfront, it’s likely to be a scam.

Can I work with multiple survey companies at the same time?

Yes, you can work with multiple survey companies at the same time. This can help increase the number of surveys you can take and potentially increase your earnings.

How long do surveys take to complete?

The time it takes to complete a survey will vary depending on the company and the type of survey. For example, some surveys may only take a few minutes to complete, while others may take longer.

Will I be disqualified from a survey after starting it?

You may be disqualified from a survey after starting it if you do not meet the specific criteria for the survey. For example, you may be disqualified if the survey is only looking for responses from people in a certain age group and you are outside of that age group.

Can I use a VPN to take surveys?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) may allow you to take surveys unavailable in Australia. However, some survey companies may ban VPN users, so checking the terms and conditions before using a VPN to take surveys is important. Our list of survey sites accepts anyone living in Australia so you won’t need to use a VPN or anything similar.