Top 13 Ways to Make Extra Money Fast (Australia)
Looking to make some extra money today? Discover 13 easy ways to boost your income quickly and easily, perfect for everyday Aussies looking to make a bit of extra cash with no special skills or education required.
1. Sell Your Old Car
If you have an old car just sitting under-used in your garage, it could hold huge potential to make you extra cash. Don’t overlook the potential of your unused car. Sell your car to our professional car buying service. As the leading car removal service in Sydney we can offer up to $9,999 for vehicles of any make or model. Even if your car is old or damaged we are still happy to buy it for cash, no matter the condition. Call us today on 0487 000 600 and you could get cash for your car today.
2. Rent Out Your Spare Car
If your car is new and still in running condition, you could make extra cash with it using Uber Car Share. Uber Car Sharing lets you rent out your vehicle to others anywhere from a few hours to weeks, earning you quick and hassle-free money. Plus, they provide full insurance coverage and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring your car is covered.
3. Do Surveys Online
Earn extra cash by sharing your opinions on various topics through online survey platforms like Opinion World Australia and Swagbucks. According to a Reddit user, you could earn up to $5 for a 15 minute survey.
4. Sell Your Old Stuff Online
Turn unused items into cash by selling them on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. Many people sell a variety of items including bikes, baby products, furniture, and sports equipment they no longer need. Best of all it’s free to list your stuff on these platforms! Rare collectibles can even sell for more than you originally bought them for.
5. Do Odd Jobs on Airtasker
Find freelance opportunities and odd jobs in your local area through Airtasker. Some of the most popular jobs that anyone can do are cleaning, gardening, pick up and delivery and furniture construction.
6. Join Focus Groups
One of the easiest ways to earn some extra cash is by participating in focus groups conducted by market research companies. These groups typically pay between $60 to $100 for about an hour and a half of your time, with cash handed out on the spot. While opportunities are abundant in big cities, some opportunities can be done remotely in the comfort of your home. We recommend the website: User Interviews if you’re looking for remote opportunities.
7. Rent Out Your Spare Room
Nowadays you can choose whether you want rent out your room short term or long term, depending on your situation. You could get up to $100 a night by listing your spare room as short term accommodation on Airbnb.
8. Website And Product Testing
Register with platforms such as UserTesting to participate in website or product testing sessions and earn between $10 to $60 per test. Here’s what one user on Trustpilot had to say: “A great website if you’re looking for little extra spending money. You cannot rely on it for guaranteed income…”
No specialized skills are required for testing however as noted by the review, opportunities for testing are not always consistent.
9. Volunteer For Medical Research
Numerous medical research organizations offer compensation for volunteer participation based on the level or risk, time commitment and level of testing required.
Not only can you contribute to advancing important medical research, you can potentially be compensated a decent amount for a relatively small time commitment. Best of all you won’t need any special skills or education to participate. The only drawback is that it can take some time to find a medical study that you’ll be eligible for. You can use the Australian government clinical trial site to find a list of all trials currently recruiting in Australia.
One user from Reddit reports earning $6000 for a 14 day in-house clinical trial. They noted that aside from regular testing they were allowed to have a lot of autonomy and could work remotely while at the trial site.
10. Rent Out A Spare Parking Spot
One of the easiest ways to earn money is to simply rent out a parking spot that you’re not using. You can use an app like Oscar to list your spot for commuters to find or simple ask around your neighbourhood to see if anyone wants to use your parking spot. You could make up to $400 a month for a garage spot or less depending on the level of cover.
11. Food Delivery
If you have a car, scooter or even bike you can get started with a food delivery app like Uber Eats straight away.
You can receive delivery requests directly on your mobile phone with the details and compensation, allowing you to accept or decline the job at your discretion. Upon acceptance, you simply drive or ride to the restaurant, collect the food, and deliver it to the customer. It’s a straightforward way to earn extra income and if you don’t have a car license you can simply choose to ride a bike to deliver.
For Australian drivers, Deliveroo and Uber Eats offer opportunities across most areas. You can even sign up to multiple apps to take advantage of any sign up or performance bonuses they have.
According to Indeed the average Uber Eats driver can make $26.33 an hour, however this figure can vary based on the demand in your local area and when you choose to deliver.
12. Amazon Flex Driver
Amazon Flex delivery partners earn cash by picking up packages from Amazon delivery stations and delivering them to customers. Flex pays in blocks of time and they let you know ahead of time what a block will pay, so you can decide if it’s worthwhile to accept it. For example if you accept a four hour block available for a $108 payment and complete the deliveries during the block of time, you are guaranteed $108, even if finish your deliveries early.
To get started all you need is a background check an insured car and to download the Amazon Flex app.
13. Claim Toll Relief
Toll relief schemes in Australia help to reduce the cost of tolls for frequent toll road users. These initiatives typically offer discounts, rebates, or exemptions to eligible individuals or vehicles, such as residents in specific areas, low-income earners, or vehicles with certain characteristics like electric or hybrid cars.
These initiatives can help people who regularly use toll roads claim back some of their toll fees.
If you live in NSW you can get more details on toll relief in the linked article.
Start Making Extra Money Today!
Choose the option that suits your skills and lifestyle to start earning extra cash and improve your financial situation. If you have a car you on longer need you can always reach out to us for an instant quote and same day cash!