Australia
Casual hookups in Australia, on your terms
Joydate shows you who nearby wants something casual, whether you live near Melbourne's laneways or in a beach suburb miles from anywhere. Joining is free.
- Join free anywhere in Australia
- Prices in Australian dollars
- Free ID check
In short
To find a hookup in Australia without the guesswork, use a site where everyone is there for something casual. Joydate is one: make a free profile, say what you're after and see who's nearby, with only your username and nearest town on show.
- Where: anywhere in Australia, in your browser, with full guides to Melbourne and Perth.
- Cost: the Classic profile is free with a few messages a day; unlimited messaging needs VIP, from A$24.99 a week.
Australia is a country of long distances: the state capitals are a flight apart, and plenty of people live a long drive from the nearest bar worth the name. That makes the old way of meeting someone for something casual, at a pub on a Friday, hit and miss. Online, you can see who nearby is keen before anyone leaves the house.
Why look for a hookup online in Australia?
Casual dating in Australia is easier to set up online, because the questions that make a bar awkward are answered before the first message.
- Intentions on the profile. Every member says what they'd like, from a single night to friends with benefits, so nobody has to guess.
- Suggestions close to home. Joydate sends daily matches based on age and distance, which counts in a country this size; VIP adds filters for city, distance and what people are open to.
- Discreet by design. You appear as a username with your nearest town or city. No street, no live location, no surname.
- A badge worth checking. The ID check is free, and members who pass it carry a Verified badge.
City guide
Melbourne, from Hardware Lane to the rooftops
Six areas for a first drink, from laneway wine bars to the rooftops above Flinders Street, with the weekend trains that run all night and a free sexual health centre.
- Hardware Lane, Degraves Street, Warburton Lane and the CBD rooftops
- Trains through the night on Fridays and Saturdays
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre in Carlton, by appointment
Getting started in Australia
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Sign up free
Choose a username, upload a recent photo and say what you're after.
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Check your matches
See members near you and the suggestions Joydate sends each day.
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Say hello
Message a few people a day for free, or as many as you like with VIP, then meet somewhere public.
Staying safe on an Australian hookup
Safety on a first meet in Australia starts before you leave home: choose a busy public place, let a friend know the plan and keep talking on Joydate until you've met in person. If a match pushes you onto WhatsApp or another app straight away, Joydate flags it, because it's a common scam tactic.
Scamwatch, the government's scam reporting service run by the ACCC, advises ending contact the moment a match you've never met asks for money, and never handing over cash, card numbers or ID. If money or ID has already gone, ring your bank first, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160, and file a report with Scamwatch. The Police Assistance Line, 131 444, puts non-urgent calls through to your local police; in an emergency, call 000.
For testing, healthdirect, the national health advice service, says STI tests are often free: with a Medicare card, a sexual health clinic or a bulk-billing GP will usually test you at no cost. You can talk to a nurse on 1800 022 222, day or night.
What Joydate costs in Australia
A profile and browsing are free anywhere in Australia. Unlimited messaging needs VIP or VIP Plus, priced here in Australian dollars, with the total first and the weekly cost under it.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | A$24.99 | A$26.99 |
| 1 month | A$64.24A$14.99 a week | A$72.81A$16.99 a week |
| 3 months | A$141.30A$10.99 a week | A$179.87A$13.99 a week |
| 6 months | A$205.46A$7.99 a week | A$256.89A$9.99 a week |
| 12 months | A$312.34A$5.99 a week | A$416.62A$7.99 a week |
Weekly, monthly, three-month and six-month plans renew automatically. A 12-month plan is a one-off payment with no renewal. See every plan in every currency.
Joydate in Australia: common questions
How do you find a hookup in Australia?
The simplest way to find a hookup in Australia is a casual dating site where people say what they want. On Joydate you join free, see members near you and send a few messages a day, or as many as you like with VIP; the Melbourne guide adds places to meet.
Is Joydate available across Australia?
Yes, Joydate works across Australia, in every state and territory, on any phone or computer with a browser.
How much does Joydate cost in Australia?
Joining Joydate costs nothing in Australia, and the Classic profile is free for good. A free profile lets you send a few messages each day, and VIP lifts the limit: A$24.99 for a week, or A$5.99 a week on the 12-month plan. Compare every plan.
Where can you report a romance scam in Australia?
You can report a romance scam in Australia to Scamwatch, the ACCC's reporting service. If you've lost money or shared ID, contact your bank and IDCARE on 1800 595 160, and block and report the profile on Joydate.
Where can you get tested for STIs in Australia?
You can get tested for STIs in Australia at a sexual health clinic or by your GP. healthdirect says the tests are often free, and with a Medicare card a bulk-billed test usually costs nothing.
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