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Best Growth Marketing Agencies in Australia (2026)
11 growth marketing agencies compared on pricing, reviews and published results, picked from the 12 in our directory that serve Australian clients.
- Agencies reviewed
- 12
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Based locally
- 2 of 12
- Typical hourly rate
- $150–$199
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 11 best growth marketing agencies in Australia
- Best Australia growth marketing agency by need
- How much growth marketing agencies in Australia cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose an Australia growth marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What an Australia growth marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More agencies
- Related rankings
Which Australia growth marketing agency is best?
The best growth marketing agencies in Australia in 2026 are farsiight for paid media, Webprofits for ecommerce and retention, Admiral Media for app and DTC acquisition, Growthmak for low entry prices and Clear Click for senior-led SEO and CRM. Only 2 of the 12 agencies we track are headquartered in Australia; the others work with Australian clients remotely. UltraGrowthMedia is the pick for teams that want SEO, outbound and AI search from one accountable team. The median minimum is $5,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- The best growth marketing agencies in Australia sit at a $5,000 a month median minimum, with 45% of the 12 agencies we track in the premium tier and only 9% in the lowest.
- Only 2 of the 12 agencies are headquartered in Australia: farsiight in Brisbane and Webprofits in Sydney. The rest are remote-friendly agencies in North America, Europe, the UAE, India and the UK.
- Half the pool quotes $150–$199 an hour, and 30% quote $25–$49, so the spread between local and offshore pricing is wide.
- Time zones matter more here than in most markets. North American agencies overlap with Australian hours only at the edges of the day, so ask how reviews and urgent changes are handled.
- Email and SMS campaigns fall under Australia's Spam Act and Privacy Act. Ask how each agency records consent and handles unsubscribes before it sends anything on your behalf.
Best growth marketing agencies in Australia compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | farsiight | Overall for paid media in Australia | $5,000 | ★5.0 (80) |
| 2 | UltraGrowthMedia | Growth across SEO, outbound and AI search | $3,000 | ★4.9 |
| 3 | Webprofits | Ecommerce acquisition and retention | Not published | — |
| 4 | Admiral Media | App and DTC paid acquisition | $5,000 | ★4.9 (49) |
| 5 | Growthmak | Low entry price within a nearer time zone | $1,000 | ★4.9 (9) |
| 6 | Clear Click | Senior-led SEO, paid and CRM | $1,000 | ★4.8 (6) |
| 7 | Moburst | App-store and mobile-led growth | $5,000 | ★4.9 (44) |
| 8 | Search + Gather | CTV, programmatic and paid social | $5,000 | ★4.9 (30) |
| 9 | Webistry | Landing page testing and creative | $10,000 | ★4.9 (31) |
| 10 | Single Grain | US full-funnel agency for SaaS | $10,000 | ★4.9 (50) |
| 11 | Setsail Marketing | Packaged option for owner-led firms | $1,000 | ★4.9 (4) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 11 best growth marketing agencies in Australia in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for paid media in Australia
farsiight
South Brisbane paid media agency for ecommerce and B2B SaaS growth
farsiight is a Brisbane performance agency with about 19 full-time staff and offices listed in Sydney and Melbourne. It holds the largest review base in this pool, 80 Clutch reviews at a 5.0 average, and reports 3.5-year average staff tenure. Clients include Simpro, Go1 and BlackMilk Clothing, and it published a 2026 report on Australian B2B paid media. Minimum is $5,000.
Notable clients
- Simpro
- Move With Us
- Go1
- BlackMilk Clothing
- Outback Equipment
- EHP Labs
Watch out
Organic search is outside its core offer, and few results are published as hard-number case studies.
#2Best for growth across SEO, outbound and AI search
UltraGrowthMedia
Full-stack marketing for ambitious growth-stage brands.
UltraGrowthMedia is one accountable growth team for seed to Series B companies: SEO, content, cold email, LinkedIn outreach and GEO run from a single plan instead of five contractors. Testimonials from the CEOs of Insidea and Cenports praise its responsiveness and organisation, and one client reports a 60% drop in cost per lead within 90 days. Founded in 2022 by Tushar Dey, the 27-person remote team works in weekly sprints, clients talk directly to the practitioners doing the work, and progress shows up on live reporting dashboards. Retainers start at $3,500 a month.
Watch out
It is a newer team, founded in 2022, with few named case studies or third-party reviews, so ask for references and a walkthrough of a live client dashboard before signing.
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#3Best for ecommerce acquisition and retention
Webprofits
Sydney performance agency for DTC ecommerce and lead-gen brands, since 2006
Webprofits is a Sydney agency that has worked since 2006 and says it has managed more than $500M in ad spend. It reports taking SharkNinja's Australian DTC channel from $5M to $52M and supporting Aussie Broadband through its ASX listing. It covers paid social, Google Ads, Klaviyo lifecycle work and SEO, and is a Klaviyo Platinum Master partner.
Notable clients
- Aussie Broadband
- SharkNinja
- Logitech
- LG
- Levi's
- waterdrop
Watch out
No Clutch or G2 profile, no published pricing, and a stated revenue threshold that rules out early-stage brands.
#4Best for app and DTC paid acquisition
Admiral Media
Performance marketing and AI creative agency for mobile apps, games and ecommerce
Admiral Media is a Dubai agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2019, that makes the ads and buys the media in one team for mobile apps, gaming and ecommerce. It lists mobile user acquisition, paid social and search, app store optimisation and CRM and retention, and names clients such as Fastic, NeuroNation, ChatPDF and TIER. It holds 4.9 across 49 Clutch reviews and Google Premier Partner status, and starts at $5,000. It works with Australian clients remotely.
Notable clients
- Fastic
- NeuroNation
- BIGVU
- ChatPDF
- Azar
- Miles
Watch out
Its focus is paid acquisition rather than launch strategy, and Dubai sits six to seven hours behind Sydney.
#5Best low entry price within a nearer time zone
Growthmak
IIM Bangalore-incubated growth agency that bundles ads, SEO, web and automation
Growthmak is a Bengaluru agency, so Australian buyers work with it remotely, though the time-zone gap is smaller than with North America. It publishes starting prices from $1,500 a month on a $1,000 minimum and bundles web builds, paid media, SEO and automation. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from nine reviews that cite on-time delivery and clear reporting.
Notable clients
- Kinetic Motorcycles
- Fragrance Secrets Perfumes
- dualstack AG
- PTTHEX
- Prijsvergelijken.nl
- Digifrills
Watch out
Founded in 2024, with a small team and self-reported case-study figures.
#6Best for senior-led SEO, paid and CRM
Clear Click
Senior-only Edinburgh consultancy linking SEO, paid media and CRM to revenue
Clear Click is registered in Edinburgh but says it runs as a distributed group of senior consultants, with consultants in the UK, Barcelona and Perth, Western Australia. It links SEO and paid media to CRM and data work, and publishes results such as a 72% organic session rise and 38% more qualified leads for Myagi. It has a $1,000 minimum and a 4.8 Clutch rating from six reviews.
Notable clients
- Wigwam Holidays
- Hubject
- AM Phillip Trucktech
- MCM Beauty
- Bore Place
- Myagi
Watch out
A team of under ten, no published pricing, and one Clutch reviewer gave 3.5.
#7Best for app-store and mobile-led growth
Moburst
Mobile-first marketing agency for app growth, ASO, paid media and creative
Moburst is a New York agency of 51 to 200 staff, founded in 2013, whose growth work spans app store optimisation, media buying, SEO and AEO, conversion optimisation and influencer marketing. It names Samsung, Reddit, Uber and Calm, lists startup, mid-market and enterprise clients, and holds 4.9 across 44 Clutch reviews. It works with Australian clients remotely from the US.
Notable clients
- Samsung
- Uber
- Calm
- Discovery
- Deezer
Watch out
It is less specialised than app-only acquisition shops, pricing is not published beyond a $5,000 minimum, and New York hours barely overlap with Australia.
#8Best for CTV, programmatic and paid social
Search + Gather
Toronto paid media agency for startups and scale-ups, from search and social to CTV
Search + Gather is a Toronto agency of about 18 people that works with Australian clients remotely. It covers search, social, connected TV, programmatic and Amazon ads, and reports 890% more paid conversions for Top Hat and 60x weekly lead volume for HiMama. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 30 reviews, with a $5,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- ecobee
- Coinbase
- Top Hat
- Introhive
- Shutterstock
- IDP Education
Watch out
SEO and AI search are recent additions, and the Canadian time zone limits live collaboration.
#9Best for landing page testing and creative
Webistry
Montreal growth shop for paid search, paid social and landing page testing
Webistry is a Montreal agency that serves Australian brands remotely and combines paid search, paid social, landing page testing and in-house creative production. Clients include Briogeo, Hero Health, Adobe and MyHeritage. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 31 reviews, with a $10,000 minimum, a $150–$199 hourly band, and repeated Great Place to Work certification.
Notable clients
- Briogeo
- Hero Health
- Adobe
- Posterjack
- Toronto Film School
- Perfect Keto
Watch out
The minimum is high, SEO is not a core service, and some reviewers noted results below target.
#10Best US full-funnel agency for SaaS
Single Grain
Full-funnel growth agency for SaaS, education, and ecommerce challengers.
Single Grain is a remote-first agency registered in Miami that takes Australian clients at a distance. It combines SEO, paid media, content and conversion work, with deep SaaS and education experience and clients including Amazon, Uber and Salesforce. It holds 4.9 from 50 reviews. Retainers run $10,000 to $30,000 a month.
Notable clients
- Amazon
- Uber
- Salesforce
- Airbnb
- Lever
- Nextiva
Watch out
Pricing skews well above SMB expectations, and the founder brand can overshadow day-to-day execution.
#11Best packaged option for owner-led firms
Setsail Marketing
B Corp growth agency running paid ads, SEO/GEO and websites for owner-led firms
Setsail Marketing is a Vancouver B Corp that takes Australian clients remotely. It says all work is done by a 30-plus in-house team and publishes packages from $2,400 to $4,375 a month on a $1,000 minimum. It covers Google and Meta ads, SEO and GEO, web builds and email, and is a Google Partner and Meta Business Partner with 4.9 on Clutch.
Notable clients
- BC Hydro
- Walmart Canada
- City of Coquitlam
- City of Prince George
- City of Santa Cruz
- State of Colorado
Watch out
Only four Clutch reviews, and a Vancouver base means little daytime overlap with Australia.
Best Australia growth marketing agency by need
Paid media with the most reviewsfarsiight
SEO, outbound and AI search in one teamUltraGrowthMedia
Ecommerce and Klaviyo retentionWebprofits
App and DTC paid acquisitionAdmiral Media
Lowest starting priceGrowthmak
Senior SEO, paid and CRMClear Click
App-store and mobile growthMoburst
CTV and programmaticSearch + Gather
SaaS full-funnel growthSingle Grain
Packaged plans for small firmsSetsail Marketing
How much does an Australia growth marketing agency cost in 2026?
Growth marketing pricing for Australian buyers depends on whether the agency is local or remote. These figures come from the published minimums and Clutch rate bands of the 11 agencies with pricing data among the 12 in our directory, so treat them as a guide from a small sample.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,000/mo or less | 9% | Small and owner-led businesses that need one or two channels managed well. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 45% | Growing ecommerce and B2B teams that want paid media and testing on a steady cadence. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 45% | Funded brands running multi-channel programmes with dedicated teams. |
Source: published minimum budgets of growth marketing agencies in Australia in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
Half the agencies with rates quote $150–$199 an hour, while 30% quote $25–$49 and 20% quote $100–$149. Most figures are listed in US dollars, so ask whether your invoice will be in AUD and how GST is handled.
How we chose the best growth marketing agencies in Australia
We started with the 12 growth marketing agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that can serve Australian clients and scored each on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site and independent sources such as Clutch, partner directories and awards lists.
- Growth results and case studiesNamed clients and published outcomes we could attribute to a source, with agency-reported figures flagged.25%
- Reviews and reputationRating and volume on Clutch and similar sites, review recency, partner status and awards.20%
- Australian fitWhether the agency is headquartered in Australia, has Australian clients, or has a workable plan for the time-zone gap.20%
- Pricing transparency and valuePublished minimums or packages, and cost against scope.15%
- Channel breadthPaid, organic, lifecycle and conversion work, including genuine AI search capability.10%
- Team and stabilityYears in business, team size, staff tenure and who runs the account.10%
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How to choose an Australia growth marketing agency
- Pin down the growth problemCustomer acquisition, conversion and repeat purchase need different skills. Choose the metric that decides whether the next 12 months succeed.
- Weigh local against remoteLocal agencies know Australian buyers and share your working day. Remote agencies can be cheaper or sharper in a channel, if the overlap works.
- Agree meeting windows earlyAsk for fixed call slots and a response-time commitment, particularly with agencies in North America or Europe.
- Ask for proof close to homeRequest case studies for Australian or similar-sized brands, with baseline numbers and time frames.
- Budget for ad spend separatelyAgency fees usually sit on top of media spend. Confirm currency, GST treatment and who pays the platforms.
- Protect your accountsMake sure ad accounts, analytics and email lists are in your name, with clear exit terms.
Questions to ask
- Which Australian or comparable clients can you show, and what changed in their first six months?
- How will we handle time-zone gaps for weekly calls and urgent campaign changes?
- Do you invoice in AUD, and how is GST treated?
- How do you record consent and manage unsubscribes under the Spam Act for email and SMS?
- Who owns the ad accounts, pixels and data if we leave?
- Which experiments will you run in the first 90 days, and how will we judge them?
Red flags
- Guaranteed revenue or return-on-ad-spend figures before any audit.
- Case studies with no baseline, time frame or named brand.
- Ad accounts opened in the agency's name.
- Vague answers on where the team sits and who works your account.
- Email or SMS plans that skip consent and unsubscribe handling.
Australia growth marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Growth agency | Freelancer | In-house growth team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $30,000+/mo | Lower; hourly or project-based | Salaries plus tools and ad-tech |
| Skills covered | Paid, CRO, lifecycle, analytics | Usually one or two channels | Depends on hires; often generalist |
| Speed to start | 2 to 4 weeks | Days | 2 to 4 months to hire |
| Best for | Testing several channels with limited headcount | Defined projects, small budgets | Brands with steady, large ad spend |
| Main risk | Time-zone gaps with remote teams | Capacity and continuity | Slow ramp and key-person risk |
What does an Australia growth marketing agency do?
A growth marketing agency runs structured experiments across the customer funnel to lift acquisition, conversion and retention. Typical work includes paid search and social, landing page testing, lifecycle email, analytics and sometimes SEO. For Australian buyers the choice also involves local market knowledge, AUD invoicing, Spam Act compliance and how well a remote team covers Australian working hours. The goal is measurable revenue growth rather than traffic alone.
Australia growth marketing agency FAQ
What is the best growth marketing agency in Australia?
There is no universal best, but farsiight is our top pick for paid media and Webprofits for ecommerce acquisition and retention. Both are headquartered in Australia. Admiral Media suits app and DTC acquisition, while Growthmak and Clear Click suit smaller budgets. The right choice depends on your funnel, budget and whether you want Australian-hours support.
How much does a growth marketing agency cost in Australia?
Across the 12 agencies we track, the median minimum is $5,000 a month, with 9% in the budget tier and 45% in each of the other two. Half of those with published rates charge $150–$199 an hour. Figures are mostly in US dollars, so confirm AUD invoicing and GST before comparing quotes.
How long does growth marketing take to work?
Paid channel tests usually show signals within four to eight weeks, while lifecycle and organic gains build over three to six months. Ask for a 90-day experiment plan with a target metric for each test. Be wary of any agency promising a fixed growth rate before reviewing your funnel.
Should I choose a local or remote growth marketing agency in Australia?
Choose local if you want shared working hours, Australian market knowledge or in-person workshops. Only 2 of the 12 agencies in our pool are Australian. Remote agencies can be cheaper or more specialised, but North American teams overlap only briefly, so agree call times and response commitments first.
Does the Spam Act affect growth marketing in Australia?
Yes, if campaigns send commercial email, SMS or similar messages. Australia's Spam Act expects consent, sender identification and a working unsubscribe. Ask each agency how it records consent and sources lists. This is general guidance, so check specifics with a lawyer for your campaign.
Do growth marketing agencies in Australia offer AI search work?
Some do. Half of the agencies in this pool (50%) offer AI search work. Webprofits lists SEO and AEO, Setsail Marketing lists SEO and GEO, and Growthmak lists AI search visibility. Ask for examples of brands cited in AI answers and how the agency measured the result.
How do I choose a growth marketing agency in Australia?
Define the one metric that matters, then shortlist agencies with clients like yours. Compare their minimums with your budget, ask for references, and confirm who runs your account each week. For Australia, add time-zone overlap, AUD invoicing and consent handling to your checklist.
Is growth marketing worth it for small Australian businesses?
It can be, when you have a measurable funnel and enough demand to test against. Smaller budgets are better served by one or two channels than a wide programme. Growthmak and Setsail Marketing publish entry prices from $1,500 and $2,400 a month, but check minimum ad spend before committing.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.