SIDE HUSTLES WE USE

Side Hustles we’ve personally used to earn a little extra while travelling Australia full-time — flexible, realistic, and easy to fit into downtime on the road.

Our Go-To Side Hustles

Octopus Surveys

Higher-paying surveys, but not as many available.
💰 $20 minimum payout
⏳ Slower to reach payout, but worth it when surveys come through.

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Smart Spotter

Similar to mystery shopping, but much easier and quicker to complete.
💰 Earn from $4 to $20 per job
⚡ Lots of jobs available, with fast payouts after completion.

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Everyday Extra

A paid rewards add-on that helps us save money on everyday shopping.
💳 Double points on groceries and fuel
💰 10% off one Woolworths shop each month
📊 Costs around $70 per year — we saved over $200 last year

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Askable

Higher-paying surveys and research interviews.
💰 Surveys typically $5–$25, with video interviews from $30–$100+
⚡ Usually pays out quickly via PayPal.

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Qmee

Plenty of surveys available, but lower-paying overall.
💰 No minimum payout — cash out from $1
⚡ Instant PayPal payouts, which makes it great for quick wins.

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Everyday Mobile

Cheap mobile phone plans on the Telstra network.
📱 Reliable coverage for travel and regional areas
💰 Bonus 10% off one Woolworths shop each month

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PureProfile

Lots of surveys available with smaller payouts.
💰 Typically $0.50 to $5+ per survey
⏳ $20 minimum payout — can take a little while after cashing out.

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Influence

🎥 Short 15–30 second videos
💰 $0.75 per video, often 5–6 videos per offer
💸 $10 minimum payout via PayPal

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