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Rankings · Australia · the PixelCrayons Index

Best SEO Companies in Australia
(November 2026)

By The PixelCrayons team · Updated 2 November 2026 · 12 firms scored

November 2026 edition

Digital Nomads HQ leads with 77.4 out of 100, followed by Impressive and Intesols. We scored 12 firms from 22 candidates on the same public evidence. That means Clutch reviews, SEO case studies, published pricing, track record and recent work. PixelCrayons publishes this list and is scored the same way.

The ranking

12 firms
ranked by their score.

Scored out of 100 by the PixelCrayons Index from 22 candidates. Open a firm's scorecard for every source and the date we checked it.

Best SEO Companies in Australia: rank, firm, PixelCrayons Index score, Clutch rating and reviews, minimum project, hourly rate and headquarters
#FirmIndex scoreClutchMin projectHourlyHQ
1Digital Nomads HQ

Australian trade, local and B2B businesses that want SEO on published starting prices

77.4out of 100
4.9 · 82 reviews$1,000+$100 - $149Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
2Impressive

Retail and consumer brands that want SEO with paid media from one Melbourne team

77.2out of 100
5.0 · 25 reviews$1,000+$150 - $199Cremorne, Melbourne, Australia
3Intesols

Small and mid-size Australian businesses that want SEO from a large team

74.0out of 100
4.9 · 26 reviews$1,000+$100 - $149Moorabbin, Melbourne, Australia
4SIXGUN

Hotels, B2B and local businesses that want SEO from a Melbourne team

71.3out of 100
5.0 · 23 reviews$1,000+$100 - $149Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
5StudioHawk

Retail, finance and B2B brands that want SEO from a 120-person team

68.3out of 100
4.8 · 6 reviews$1,000+$150 - $199Prahran, Melbourne, Australia (also Sydney)
6Clearwater Agency

Large multi-site and ecommerce brands that want SEO with paid media

67.3out of 100
5.0 · 12 reviews$5,000+$150 - $199Cremorne, Melbourne, Australia
7Safari Digital

Small and mid-size businesses that want an SEO-only agency

65.0out of 100
5.0 · 2 reviews$1,000+$100 - $149Sydney, Australia
8Shout Digital

Retail, finance and professional services brands that want SEO from a Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane team

61.1out of 100
4.9 · 7 reviews$1,000+$150 - $199Melbourne, Australia (offices Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
9SOUP Agency

B2B, trades and ecommerce brands that want SEO from a senior-led team

56.1out of 100
4.9 · 37 reviews$1,000+$50 - $99Sydney, Australia (offices Sydney, Fortitude Valley, Melbourne)
10Optimising

Large Australian retail and franchise brands that want SEO

44.2out of 100
No profileNot shownNot shownNot stated on site
11Earned Media

Fintech and B2B brands that want SEO with link building from a Sydney team

44.1out of 100
4.9 · 4 reviews$1,000+$150 - $199Bella Vista, Sydney, Australia
12Predicta Digital

Small Australian businesses that want SEO on published package prices

43.3out of 100
No profileNot shownNot shownMelbourne, Australia

Clutch figures as shown on each firm's Clutch profile on the date in its scorecard. Profiles: Digital Nomads HQ, Impressive, Intesols, SIXGUN, StudioHawk, Clearwater Agency, Safari Digital, Shout Digital, SOUP Agency, Optimising, Earned Media, Predicta Digital.

What the data shows

What the figures show
about these firms.

Worked out from the 12 firms on this list, as checked on 2 Nov 2026. They change when the figures change.

4.9
Median Clutch rating across the firms listed
17.5
Median number of Clutch reviews per firm
4 of 12
Firms that publish prices on their own site
9 of 10
Firms with a Clutch minimum project under $5,000
11 of 12
Firms with a dedicated SEO service page
8 of 12
Firms with dated work or news in the last 12 months
How to choose

How to choose
the right firm for you.

The score ranks firms overall. Your project decides which one fits. This list is written for businesses in Australia comparing SEO firms, from a first audit to a long-term programme.

A technical fix first
Look for audit work and site changes shown in case studies.
Steady organic growth
Look for case studies that name the pages, terms and period.
Proof in your market
Look for an office in Australia or named clients there.
Scorecards

Every score,
with its sources.

For each firm: its points on each part of the score, who it suits, one thing to check before you choose, and the pages we read.

  1. 1Digital Nomads HQ

    77.4 / 100

    Client evidence
    31.5/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    15.0/15
    Track record
    4.7/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Australian trade, local and B2B businesses that want SEO on published starting prices
    Check before you choose
    Site lists SEO retainers from $1,500 per month; head office is on the Sunshine Coast with no other office listed
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.9 from 82 reviews (adjusted 4.86), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.9 from 108 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on digitalnomadshq.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 13 Oct 2026
    • Published pricing: Site lists SEO retainers from $1,500, Google Ads management from $1,000 and full-service engagements from $3,000+ per month

    Digital Nomads HQ: full profile and score history

  2. 2Impressive

    77.2 / 100

    Client evidence
    30.0/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    15.0/15
    Track record
    6.0/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Retail and consumer brands that want SEO with paid media from one Melbourne team
    Check before you choose
    FAQ puts typical fees at $3,000 to $15,000 per month
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 5.0 from 25 reviews (adjusted 4.80), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.8 from 146 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on impressive.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 26 May 2026
    • Published pricing: FAQ says most businesses pay between $3,000 and $15,000 per month for a performance-focused agency in Australia

    Impressive: full profile and score history

  3. 3Intesols

    74.0 / 100

    Client evidence
    31.7/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    8.1/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Small and mid-size Australian businesses that want SEO from a large team
    Check before you choose
    No prices published; case studies carry no dates
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.9 from 26 reviews (adjusted 4.87), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.9 from 284 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on intesols.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 10 Jul 2026
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    Intesols: full profile and score history

  4. 4SIXGUN

    71.3 / 100

    Client evidence
    32.4/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    4.7/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Hotels, B2B and local businesses that want SEO from a Melbourne team
    Check before you choose
    Results pages do not label the services used, and which card belongs to which client was taken from the page order
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 5.0 from 23 reviews (adjusted 4.92), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 108 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on sixgun.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 20 Sept 2026
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    SIXGUN: full profile and score history

  5. 5StudioHawk

    68.3 / 100

    Client evidence
    27.7/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    6.4/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Retail, finance and B2B brands that want SEO from a 120-person team
    Check before you choose
    No prices published (bespoke); site lists Melbourne and Sydney offices
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.8 from 6 reviews (adjusted 4.74), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.8 from 129 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on studiohawk.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 15 Apr 2026
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    StudioHawk: full profile and score history

  6. 6Clearwater Agency

    67.3 / 100

    Client evidence
    29.4/35
    Discipline depth
    13.5/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    6.4/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Large multi-site and ecommerce brands that want SEO with paid media
    Check before you choose
    Both case studies combine SEO with paid media; no prices published
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 5.0 from 12 reviews (adjusted 4.83), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.9 from 87 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on clearwateragency.com.au
    • 2 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 26 Oct 2026
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    Clearwater Agency: full profile and score history

  7. 7Safari Digital

    65.0 / 100

    Client evidence
    25.0/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    15.0/15
    Track record
    3.8/10
    Recent activity
    5.0/10
    Best for
    Small and mid-size businesses that want an SEO-only agency
    Check before you choose
    Small team (schema says 1 to 10 employees); FAQ gives $1,500 to $10,000+ per month
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 5.0 from 2 reviews (adjusted 4.75), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 31 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on safaridigital.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 4 Aug 2025
    • Published pricing: FAQ says SEO generally ranges from around $1,500 to $10,000+ per month

    Safari Digital: full profile and score history

  8. 8Shout Digital

    61.1 / 100

    Client evidence
    29.7/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    7.1/10
    Recent activity
    0.0/10
    Best for
    Retail, finance and professional services brands that want SEO from a Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane team
    Check before you choose
    No prices published; only one of the three case studies carries an explicit SEO label
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.9 from 7 reviews (adjusted 4.86), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 75 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on shoutdigital.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 18 Feb 2022
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    Shout Digital: full profile and score history

  9. 9SOUP Agency

    56.1 / 100

    Client evidence
    26.0/35
    Discipline depth
    8.3/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    3.8/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    B2B, trades and ecommerce brands that want SEO from a senior-led team
    Check before you choose
    No prices published; SEO is one service among paid, social and email
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.9 from 37 reviews (adjusted 4.70), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 4.4 from 21 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • No dedicated SEO service page found.
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 21 Aug 2026
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    SOUP Agency: full profile and score history

  10. 10Optimising

    44.2 / 100

    Client evidence
    28.0/35
    Discipline depth
    16.3/30
    Transparency
    0.0/15
    Track record
    0.0/10
    Recent activity
    0.0/10
    Best for
    Large Australian retail and franchise brands that want SEO
    Check before you choose
    No office address or service page for SEO found on its homepage; the page given is its AI and SEO philosophy page; no prices published
    Team
    Named clients in Australia, no office
    Sources
    • No Clutch profile, so no client-evidence points.
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 59 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on optimising.com.au
    • 3 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2, 3
    • No dated activity found in the last 12 months.
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    Optimising: full profile and score history

  11. 11Earned Media

    44.1 / 100

    Client evidence
    21.9/35
    Discipline depth
    10.8/30
    Transparency
    8.0/15
    Track record
    3.5/10
    Recent activity
    0.0/10
    Best for
    Fintech and B2B brands that want SEO with link building from a Sydney team
    Check before you choose
    One non-brand SEO case study is listed; no prices published and case studies carry no dates
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • Clutch profile: 4.9 from 4 reviews (adjusted 4.66), checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 15 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on earnedmedia.com.au
    • 1 SEO case study counted on the firm's site, for example case 1
    • Most recent: Clutch review, 18 Sept 2023
    • No prices published on the firm's own site.

    Earned Media: full profile and score history

  12. 12Predicta Digital

    43.3 / 100

    Client evidence
    12.8/35
    Discipline depth
    13.5/30
    Transparency
    7.0/15
    Track record
    0.0/10
    Recent activity
    10.0/10
    Best for
    Small Australian businesses that want SEO on published package prices
    Check before you choose
    Only two case studies, both ecommerce; the street address was not read
    Team
    Office in Australia
    Sources
    • No Clutch profile, so no client-evidence points.
    • Google reviews: 5.0 from 4 reviews, checked 2 Nov 2026
    • Service page for SEO on predictadigital.com.au
    • 2 SEO case studies counted on the firm's site, for example case 1, 2
    • Most recent: Blog post published, 27 Oct 2026
    • Published pricing: Homepage shows packages priced at $1299, $1599 and $1999 with a fourth by quote; billing period not stated

    Predicta Digital: full profile and score history

How this list is made

How this list is made,
and our interest in it.

PixelCrayons publishes this list and is an SEO firm itself. It is not on this list. It has no published SEO case study yet, and every ranked firm needs one. ValueCoders, our sister company in the Vinove group, is left out of every list. That way the group never holds two places.

No firm paid to be ranked or listed, or was asked to. We considered 22 firms and ranked those with enough public evidence to score fairly. Firms that offer the service but cannot be scored yet appear under “Also listed”, in alphabetical order with no score. Every figure links to the page we read it from, with the date.

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Every firm is scored out of 100 by the PixelCrayons Index: client reviews on Clutch, depth of SEO work, published pricing, track record and recent activity. The weights are fixed and published, and no firm paid to be ranked or listed.

Only where it qualifies like any other firm: it must offer the service and show at least one case study in it. When it's listed, it's scored on the same evidence and weights as everyone else and sits wherever that score puts it.

Every month. Each firm's figures are checked again, the scores are recalculated, and the changelog on this page says what moved and why.

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Changelog

What changed
in each edition.

Updated every month. Each edition is checked again from the sources.

  1. First edition: service pages, case studies and recent work read on 2 November 2026, with Clutch and Google figures read by hand. A firm with no Clutch reviews yet is scored on its case studies and recent work.
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