There are endless side hustle ideas out there. While starting a side hustle can feel overwhelming with so many choices, the most important step is to begin.
In this article, I list the best side hustle ideas in Australia and offer tips on how to get started.
📲Freelancing
The first side hustle idea is freelancing. The good news about freelancing is that you can use the skills you already have! If you’re a coder, you can become a freelance web developer. If you’re chronically online like me, you can become a freelance content creator. The possibilities are endless! And let’s not forget, you can set your rates (woohoo!).
Finding clients can be hard as a freelancer, especially if you’re just starting. Luckily, platforms like Upwork and Fiverr exist to help you connect with potential clients. You could also use Facebook groups and LinkedIn to reach out to potential clients or showcase your portfolio.
🎙️Podcasting
Have you ever had a really good yapping session with your bestie and thought, “Omg, we should totally start a podcast”? If so, consider this a sign!
We’re all passionate about something, and podcasting can be a great way to share your passion with others. There are SO many ways to make money through podcasting. Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize a podcast—by including affiliate links in your podcast description, you earn a commission when listeners sign up. And let’s not forget sponsorships—this is where the big bucks are made! Sponsorships are when a company pays you to advertise its product or service on your podcast.
You don’t need a license to start a podcast, though some people might beg to differ. If you have a phone with a voice memo app, then you’re good to go. You can invest in microphones and fancy equipment once you’ve proven to yourself that you’re consistent and truly passionate. The last thing you want to do is buy thousands of dollars worth of equipment and quit one month later! You can upload your podcast episodes on platforms like Spotify and iTunes. And it’s free!
👩🏫 Teaching or Tutoring
There’s a reason why tutoring always comes up when talking about side hustles. It’s a tried-and-tested side hustle that just works!
If you’re a university student, a teacher, or anyone with knowledge in a particular subject, this side hustle could be perfect for you. You can set your hours and rates, or join a company that still gives you these perks. Finding clients can be challenging, but there are many platforms available, such as Teach Away, that put you directly in front of clients. You also have free productivity tools like Notion, that help you organise your schedule and keep track of your work!
🎥 YouTube
If you’re creative and have a passion you want to share with the world, starting a YouTube channel can be life-changing. It’s a side hustle that has made people millionaires and changed the trajectory of their lives.
I promise I’m not being dramatic.
YouTube allows you to share your passion, whether it’s gardening, productivity, or minimalism. YouTube offers multiple revenue streams, including ad revenue, affiliate marketing, and sponsorships. Ads play before videos, generating revenue, while affiliate links in video descriptions offer additional earnings. Finally, sponsorships and brand deals can further increase your income.
Starting a YouTube channel can be fun and rewarding! The good news is that you don’t need a fancy camera to start. You can literally start with any type of phone that has a camera.
📝 Copywriting
Businesses need content for their websites, making copywriters highly sought after.
Websites like LinkedIn, Freelancer, Airtasker, and Facebook groups offer various copywriting job opportunities.
As a freelance copywriter, you can work anywhere and set your hours. On top of those perks, you can make a good income—some content writers make $400 per article. INSANE!
If you love writing, don’t walk—run and become a freelance copywriter!
E-Commerce Business
👩💻E-commerce Business
Starting an e-commerce business is a side hustle with potential.
Starting an e-commerce store can be daunting and difficult, but platforms like YouTube, Udemy, and Skillshare offer resources on how to start an e-commerce store. Let’s not forget Shopify, the leading e-commence platform that makes it so simple and affordable to start your own online business!
Everyone shops online, so why not take advantage? Setting up an e-commerce business can even provide passive income if automated.
Queenie once had a false eyelash e-commerce store, and it was a rewarding experience to build a business from scratch and establish a loyal customer base.
📥Dropshipping
You probably rolled your eyes when you saw dropshipping, and honestly, I don’t blame you!
Unfortunately, dropshipping has become synonymous with get-rich-quick schemes, but we promise that’s far from what dropshipping actually is.
So, what exactly is dropshipping?
Dropshipping is similar to an e-commerce business but without the need to hold inventory. When a customer makes a purchase on your website, you buy the product from a supplier, like Alibaba, who then ships it to the customer. This approach has fewer upfront costs than a traditional e-commerce store, making it a lower-risk option.
Just keep in mind that dropshipping limits your control over customer experience and product quality, as the supplier handles shipping and packaging. This is why it’s super important to do your research and sell things people will actually buy.
💻 Blogging
If you love writing, then blogging might just be for you!
Blogging is a great way to turn a passion into an income-generating side hustle. There are multiple ways to monetize a blog, including display ads, affiliate links, and sponsorships. Display ads generate income through advertising revenue, similar to YouTube. Affiliate marketing allows you to earn commissions, while sponsorships provide additional revenue.
Blogging offers flexible opportunities to make money while sharing your knowledge and interests.
🤳Online Surveys
Completing online surveys can be a somewhat easy way to make money.
I say “somewhat easy” because it can be tedious, and sometimes you might not qualify for certain surveys. There are many websites that pay for survey responses. The money will not be life-changing, and it certainly won’t replace your full-time income. However, you could earn a couple of hundred dollars a month by doing surveys—depending, of course, on how many you complete.
Businesses need content for their websites, making copywriters highly sought after. As a freelance copywriter, you can work anywhere and set your hours. On top of those perks, you can make a good income—some content writers make $400 per article. INSANE!
There are SO many ways to make money through podcasting. Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize a podcast. And let’s not forget sponsorships—this is where the big bucks are made!
Unfortunately, dropshipping has become synonymous with get-rich-quick schemes. Dropshipping is similar to an e-commerce business but without the need to hold inventory. You can make money from dropshipping if you do your due diligence and sell products that people will buy.
Finding clients can be hard as a freelancer, especially if you’re just starting. Luckily, platforms like Upwork and Fiverr exist to help you connect with potential clients. You could also use Facebook groups and LinkedIn to reach out to potential clients or showcase your portfolio.
