Tipping in Australia
Australia has a strong minimum wage and tipping is optional. A small tip for exceptional service is welcome but never assumed.
Tipping by service in Australia
| Service | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | Optional | Round up to nearest A$5–10, or 10% at upmarket venues |
| Counter / takeaway | Optional | No tip; drop coins in the jar if you want |
| Café | Optional | Drop coins in the tip jar, or nothing |
| Bar | Unusual | Generally nothing; offer to "buy them a drink" for great service |
| Housekeeping | Optional | A$2–5 per night at upscale hotels; nothing at budget |
| Porter | Optional | A$2–5 per bag at upscale hotels; nothing elsewhere |
| Concierge | Optional | Nothing routinely; A$10–20 for a meaningful favour |
| Taxi | Appreciated | Round up to nearest A$5 or A$10 |
| Rideshare | Optional | Optional in-app tip A$1–5; most riders leave nothing |
| Food delivery | Optional | Optional in-app tip A$2–5 for difficult orders |
| Grocery delivery | Unusual | Generally nothing; A$2–5 only for very large orders |
| Hairdresser | Optional | A$5–20 for an excellent cut/colour; many do not tip at all |
| Spa | Optional | Nothing routinely; A$10–20 for exceptional treatment |
| Tour guide | Appreciated | A$10–20 per person full-day; A$2–5 short walking tours |
| Tattoo artist | Appreciated | 10–20% in major-city studios; flat A$20–50 for smaller pieces |
| Valet | Optional | A$2–5 cash on car return |
| Airport baggage | Optional | A$2–5 per bag if a porter assists (rare) |
| Busker | Appreciated | A$1–5 in the hat if you stop to listen |
| Movers | Unusual | No cash tip; offer cold drinks, snacks or lunch |
| Tradesperson | Unusual | No tip; cup of tea / cold drink is the norm |