Last updated: November 14, 2026
The best Google Ads agencies in Canberra for 2027 are JSLmedia, Planet Media, What Works, Scott Shorter, Supple Digital, FIBER, Threesides Marketing, one x, Futuretheory and Synapse Worldwide. This list is part of our Canberra business services hub.
Google Ads can deliver leads quickly in Canberra, but the market is small, so campaigns need tight location targeting, suburb-level ad copy and careful bidding to avoid wasting budget on searches from outside the ACT and surrounds.
Look for agencies that give you ownership of the ad account, track calls and form enquiries as conversions and report on cost per lead rather than clicks.
This list of top Google Ads agencies in Canberra covers local paid search specialists and broader digital agencies. For organic search and broader marketing, see our lists of SEO agencies in Canberra and digital marketing agencies in Canberra.
| Company | Based In | Best For | Known For |
| JSLmedia | Canberra | Google Ads for local businesses | Paid search focus on Clutch |
| Planet Media | Phillip | Paid search with landing pages | Paid search, SEO and social |
| What Works | Canberra | PPC for government and fintech | Canberra and Brisbane growth consultancy |
| Scott Shorter | National | Data-driven advertising with SEO | Founded in 2011 |
| Supple Digital | National | Google Ads management | National agency with Canberra coverage |
| FIBER | Canberra | Paid campaigns within digital marketing | Canberra digital marketing agency |
| Threesides Marketing | Dickson | Measured paid campaigns | Strategy, implementation and evaluation |
| one x | Canberra | Integrated paid and organic campaigns | Recommended Canberra marketing agency |
| Futuretheory | Canberra | Ads aligned with brand | Recommended Canberra agency |
| Synapse Worldwide | Canberra | Campaign media for government and corporate | Recommended Canberra marketing agency |
JSLmedia is a Canberra agency whose services include pay-per-click and search engine optimisation, with Google Ads a core focus.
It suits local businesses that want search campaigns managed close to home.
Planet Media is a Phillip-based agency specialising in paid search, SEO and social media, with web design in house.
Building landing pages in the same team can lift conversion rates.
What Works is a growth and transformation firm with a Canberra office that manages PPC, retargeting and programmatic advertising.
It lists government and fintech among its client industries.
Scott Shorter is an Australian agency founded in 2011 offering data-driven advertising, SEO and conversion rate optimisation.
It suits businesses that want paid and organic search planned together.
Supple Digital is a national digital agency that manages Google Ads campaigns for businesses in Canberra.
It suits businesses wanting an experienced paid search team.
FIBER is a Canberra digital marketing agency that runs paid campaigns as part of bespoke digital marketing.
It suits businesses combining ads with web and content work.
Threesides Marketing is a Dickson-based digital agency offering planning, implementation and evaluation.
Its evaluation focus helps prove return on ad spend.
one x is a recommended Canberra marketing agency that runs integrated campaigns.
It suits businesses wanting paid search alongside other channels.
Futuretheory is a recommended Canberra marketing and web agency.
It suits organisations that want ads consistent with brand and website.
Synapse Worldwide is a Canberra marketing agency recommended for strategic campaigns.
It suits larger campaigns that combine search with other media.
We started from Canberra business directories, Google Partner and agency platform listings and local review sites, then checked each agency’s website, paid search services and Canberra presence. We favoured agencies with transparent reporting, account ownership for clients and consistent positive reviews. Read more about how we research and rank.
Start with a test budget large enough to get meaningful data in your category, then scale profitable campaigns. Competitive trades and legal services need higher budgets.
You should. Agencies can manage it with access, but owning the account protects your data and history if you change providers.
Agencies charge a flat fee, a percentage of spend or a mix. Compare the total cost against the leads and sales delivered.
Use tight location targeting, negative keywords, call tracking and conversion tracking, and review search terms regularly.
For local paid search, JSLmedia and Planet Media are strong Canberra options, while What Works suits government and growth-focused programs.
Also worth a look: Scott Shorter for combined paid and organic strategy, and Supple Digital for an experienced national paid search team.
Whoever you choose, keep ownership of your account and judge results on cost per lead.