Australia Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook

The freelance platforms market in Australia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 611.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.6% is expected of Australia freelance platforms market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$239.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$611.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
17.6%
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Australia freelance platforms market highlights

  • The Australia freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 239.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 611.1 million by 2030.
  • The Australia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Freelance platforms market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 239.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 611.1 million
Growth rate17.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlatform
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlatform, Services
Key market players worldwideFiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Australia accounted for 4.3% of the global freelance platforms market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China freelance platforms market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 544.5 million by 2030.

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Freelance Platforms Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Gigster View profile 501-1000 Austin, Texas, United States, North America https://gigster.com/
Contently View profile 51-100 New York, New York, United States, North America http://contently.com
Paro View profile 101-250 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.paro.ai
WorkGenius View profile 101-250 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.workgenius.com
crowdSPRING View profile 11-50 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.crowdspring.com
DesignCrowd View profile 51-100 Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania http://www.designcrowd.com
99designs View profile 101-250 Oakland, California, United States, North America http://99designs.com
PeoplePerHour View profile 51-100 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.peopleperhour.com
Toptal View profile 1001-5000 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://www.toptal.com
Fiverr International Ltd View profile 775 8 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6473409 https://www.fiverr.com
Upwork Inc View profile 800 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 https://www.upwork.com

Australia freelance platforms market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to freelance platforms market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Australia freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The demand for freelance platforms in Australia has surged in recent years as more people seek to leave the restrictions of the workplace. Digital technologies and peer to peer marketplaces majorly influence the freelancers and portfolio workers in Australia's labor market.

Currently, freelancers constitute over a third of the Australian workforce, driven by a desire for autonomy and flexibility. This rise in freelance culture benefits businesses by allowing flexibility in sourcing and collaborating with diverse skill sets.

However, it also challenges the traditional power dynamics between clients and freelancers, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to the unique characteristics of freelancers, including the importance of maintaining flexible hours and the ability to work remotely.

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