The 'side hustle' Aussies are turning to as the cost of living crisis bites - and it can earn you up to $300 a pop Australians try 'mystery shopping' to make extra money READ MORE: Single mum reveals 'lazy' side hustle that makes her $250,000 By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:17 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 12:29 BST, 9 July 2024 e-mail View comments Australians have discovered a new 'side hustle' that can make them up to $300 for a task as simple as going to the pub or riding the bus. Side hustles are rising in popularity as Australians continue to battle the cost of living crisis - with some resorting to re-selling firewood online , while others iron people's laundry for an extra $400 a week . 'Mystery shopping' is a method used by marketing research companies and organisations who want to assess their sales, service, and job performance compared to competitors.
'Imagine a side hustle that not only pays you but also treats you to incredible experiences - that's the magic of mystery shopping,' Louise Heffernan, owner of Mystery Management, told FEMAIL. 'In today's economy, people are absolutely loving the hospitality side of our business. 'We conduct mystery shopping at over 300 pubs and fine dining restaurants along the eastern seaboard.
' The job consists of people who anonymously shop at stores or eat at venues and write reports about their experience. Each task pays a certain amount and the pay typically ranges from $20 to $300 depending on the nature.