Is YouTube Monetized in Australia?

So you’re based in Australia and want to enable YouTube monetization on your channel. Is that possible?

YouTube monetization is available in Australia. As soon as your channel meets the monetization threshold and requirements, it will qualify to be accepted in the YouTube Partner Program. Once YouTube reviews and accept your application, your channel in Australia is monetized with Google AdSense.

How Much Does YouTube Pay For 1M Views In Australia?

YouTube doesn’t pay for views based only on your channel’s country – the viewers’ country and your channel topic matter too.

Even between videos, the RPM can vary a lot – it depends on the videos’ subjects and main keywords.

That being said, most channels (based in Australia or otherwise) have a RPM of between $0.50 and $20.00, with an average of around $3.

So YouTube will pay your channel in Australia between $500 and $20,000 for 1 million views (the average being around $3,000).

Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Australia?

You’ll be able to monetize YouTube Shorts in Australia as soon as YouTube flips the Shorts monetization flip, which will happen on February 1, 2023 (source)