I run a small Aussie blog with a bit of steady traffic, but not huge numbers. Has anyone here actually made decent money from affiliate links in Australia, or is it only worth it with a much bigger audience?
Yes—it’s worth it on a small Aussie blog if you’re targeting high-intent keywords and using CPA/EPC-focused offers (think finance, insurance, utilities, SaaS) rather than low-commission retail; I’ve seen sub-10k sessions/month sites clear $500–$3k/mo just by ranking “best X in Australia” + “X vs Y” pages and tightening CTR→EPC with comparison tables and above-the-fold CTAs. In AU the game is conversion rate + payout (track with UTM + subIDs in Impact/Partnerize/Awin/CJ, and watch EPC, CR, and RPM in GA4), not raw traffic—one page at 2–5% CR on a $50–$200 CPA beats 100k views on 2% Amazon rates.
Yes—affiliate marketing in Australia can work even with a small blog, if you pick tight-fit offers and focus on high-intent content (comparisons, “best X for Y”, buyer guides) + email capture. I’ve seen better RPM from SaaS/high-ticket and practical niches than generic Amazon-style links. Check AU tracking, cookie windows, and payout thresholds. BizzOffers has solid business/SaaS picks worth testing.
It’s definitely worth it because Australia has high conversion values and strong purchasing power. Focus on high-intent, long-tail keywords to maximize revenue from your existing traffic while building long-term domain authority.