Education Business Ideas You Can Start in Australia

146 ideas

Education suits people who enjoy sharing a skill and can explain it clearly. This page lists 146 ideas, from a visiting music teacher or guitar lessons from a home studio to a small group tutoring centre or a first aid training room for the public.

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Adult students following a teacher at a whiteboard in an English language class.

Online English tutoring and small classes

Teach English to learners by video, one-to-one or in small groups, from your own home.

  • A$300-1.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Adult students following a teacher at a whiteboard in an English language class.

Small local English classes

Run face-to-face English classes for adults and families in a small rented room or studio.

  • A$5k-20k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Music teacher guiding a pupil through a piano lesson at home.

Online music lessons

Teach your instrument or singing over video to students anywhere, from home.

  • A$150-1k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Music teacher guiding a pupil through a piano lesson at home.

Visiting music teacher

Travel to students' homes or teach at local schools and childcare centres.

  • A$300-2k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
A bright teaching kitchen with an instructor guiding students at cooking stations.

Pop-up cooking classes in a hired kitchen

Run small hands-on cooking classes for home cooks in a hired community or commercial kitchen.

  • A$800-4k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
A bright teaching kitchen with an instructor guiding students at cooking stations.

Online cooking classes and courses

Teach cooking skills over video, with live classes or a recorded course students follow at home.

  • A$300-2k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
A bright teaching kitchen with an instructor guiding students at cooking stations.

Cookery school with its own teaching kitchen

Open a small teaching kitchen with regular courses for home cooks and aspiring professionals.

  • A$60k-200k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Pupils learning instruments together in a bright music school classroom.

Home music studio teaching one instrument

Teach piano, guitar or singing to local students from a spare room at home.

  • A$300-2.5k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
Pupils learning instruments together in a bright music school classroom.

Online music and singing lessons

Teach instrument or voice lessons over video to students across your state or beyond.

  • A$200-1.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Pupils learning instruments together in a bright music school classroom.

Small music school with teaching rooms

Rent a small space and run a school with several teachers covering different instruments.

  • A$8k-40k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Students practising catwalk poses with a teacher in a bright studio.

Modelling and presentation classes in a hired studio

Run small in-person courses in posing, presentation and portfolio skills from a hired hall or dance studio.

  • A$1.5k-6k
  • Side hustle
  • Own premises
Students practising catwalk poses with a teacher in a bright studio.

Online modelling and portfolio coaching

Teach posing, camera confidence and portfolio building through live video sessions and feedback on student photos.

  • A$500-2.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Young children playing and learning together in a bright kindergarten classroom.

Small independent kindergarten centre

Open a small, local early learning centre caring for and teaching young children in a leased or purpose-fitted space.

  • A$250k-800k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Young children playing and learning together in a bright kindergarten classroom.

Sessional kindergarten in a hired hall

Run a part-week kindergarten program from a community hall or hired room, with lower setup costs than a full centre.

  • A$20k-90k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Young pupil studying at a kitchen table with books and a laptop at home.

Online classes for home-educated kids

Run small live online classes and learning packs for children who learn at home.

  • A$300-2k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Young pupil studying at a kitchen table with books and a laptop at home.

Weekly learning day for home-educated kids

Host a once or twice a week in-person class day for home-educating families in a hired space.

  • A$1k-5k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Instructor teaching first aid to a group of trainees indoors.

Mobile first aid trainer for workplaces

Teach CPR and first aid courses at workplaces and community venues, working with a registered training organisation.

  • A$3k-10k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
Instructor teaching first aid to a group of trainees indoors.

Community first aid and safety workshops

Run short, non-accredited first aid and safety awareness sessions for parents, clubs and community groups.

  • A$800-3.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
A smiling nanny playing with a young child in a family living room.

Local nanny placement agency

Match vetted nannies with local families and earn a placement fee for each successful match.

  • A$1.5k-7k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
A smiling nanny playing with a young child in a family living room.

Casual babysitter booking agency

Connect families with checked local babysitters for date nights and last-minute cover, and keep a booking fee.

  • A$1k-4k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Adult students attending a part-time course in a bright classroom.

Adult short courses in hired halls and rooms

Run evening or weekend courses in a hired community room, teaching a skill, language or hobby you know well.

  • A$500-3k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
Adult students attending a part-time course in a bright classroom.

Online evening courses for adults

Teach live small-group courses over video in a skill, language or hobby, with no venue to rent.

  • A$300-3k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
Adult students attending a part-time course in a bright classroom.

Small adult learning centre with your own classrooms

Rent a small space and run a timetable of evening and weekend courses taught by you and local tutors.

  • A$15k-60k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
A tutor helping a pupil work through maths problems on a whiteboard at a desk.

Home-based maths tutor

Teach maths to school students one-on-one or in small groups from a spare room at home.

  • A$300-1.5k
  • Side hustle
  • From home

About these ideas

Some need little more than your knowledge and a quiet space, while others involve hiring venues or meeting training requirements. Before you choose, think about who you want to teach, whether you will work from home, online or on location, and what you can realistically charge per session. Also check whether your idea needs qualifications, a Working with Children Check or accreditation, as these vary by state and subject.

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Questions

Do I need formal qualifications to start an education business in Australia?

It depends on the subject and who you teach. Tutoring or music lessons may have no set requirement, but training such as first aid usually needs accreditation. Check with the relevant regulator, and consider whether customers will expect proof of your experience.

Do I need a Working with Children Check?

If you teach or supervise children, you may need a Working with Children Check or equivalent, and the rules differ between states and territories. Check your state or territory's requirements before taking bookings, especially for home visits, camps or group classes.

Can I run an education business from home?

Many ideas, such as guitar lessons or small-group cooking classes, can work from home. Check your local council's rules on home-based businesses, your insurance cover, and whether clients visiting your property affects parking, noise or your lease.