Agencies/Australia/Gold Coast, QLD/The Creative Collective
Rank #3 of 16 in Gold Coast

The Creative Collective

thecreativecollective.com.au ·Gold Coast, QLD

“Full-Service Marketing Agency. Experts Without Egos, AI-Led”

87/100 · B+
Own-site SEO score
Min project$5,000+
Hourly rate$100 - $149 / hr
Team size11 - 50
Founded2007
Overview

About The Creative Collective

The Creative Collective is a female-led, regionally based full-service marketing agency founded in 2007. They offer AI-assisted, data-driven services and serve clients nationally from bases in Sunshine Coast and Newcastle.

Branding & StrategyWebsite Design & DevelopmentSearch Engine Optimisation (SEO)Paid Advertising (Google Ads, Social Media Ads)Social Media MarketingContent Creation (copy, design, photography, video)Training & ConsultingPR & Public Relations

Estimated Typical range for an agency of this size in Gold Coast, not a quote. Ask for exact pricing in the form.

What clients keep mentioning
AI-ledNo-ego
The measurement

Score breakdown

Fetched from their own homepage and scored the same way as every other agency in the directory.

Technical 100On-page 93Content 100Visibility 44
Technical100
On-page93
Content100
Local visibility44
What the audit found
✓ 6 passing! 1 to fix
Uses structured data
Mobile ready
Well-sized page title
Meta description well written
Clean single H1
Substantial homepage content (2546 words)
!Only 62% of images have alt text

Measured automatically from the agency's own homepage. Same rules for every agency in the directory.

How that compares in Gold Coast

Measured against every other agency rated in this market.

The Creative Collective 87
Gold Coast average 78
Best in Gold Coast 96

Spread across the city runs 29 to 96 out of 100.

Focus

Where they focus

Read from how the agency presents its own work, so you can see the shape of the shop before you call.

20%Search Engine
Service mix
Search Engine Optimisation20%
Paid Advertising20%
Social Media Marketing20%
Branding & Website Design20%
Training & Consulting20%
Industries served
Healthcare20%
Hospitality & Tourism20%
Professional Services20%
Not-for-profit / Government20%
E-commerce / Retail20%
Client size
Small Business (<$10M)60%
Medium Business ($10M - $100M)30%
Not-for-profit / Government10%
Credentials

Partners, clients and awards

What sets them apart
  • Pioneered full-service marketing in Australia since 2007
  • Female-led with no-ego culture
  • AI-led delivery with human oversight
Clients they name publicly
Acrobat RemovalsThe BUSY GroupAustralia New Zealand Mental Health Association
Certifications
Google Partner
Awards
2026Agency of the Year (Under 50 Employees) Finalist · Australian Marketing Institute Marketing Excellence Awards
2026Acquisition Marketing Finalist · Australian Marketing Institute Marketing Excellence Awards
20263× Finalist including Best Small Agency of the Year · Australian Marketing Awards

Contact

LocationMaroochydore, QLD
Phone+61 7 5451 1315
Founded2007
LanguagesEnglish
OfficesMaroochydore, Newcastle
Linkedin

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Questions

About The Creative Collective

How is The Creative Collective rated on this directory?

By the measurable SEO quality of their own website. The Creative Collective scores 87 out of 100, which is rank #3 of 16 agencies rated in Gold Coast, QLD. The score blends technical setup, on-page basics, content depth and how often they appear in local search results. No agency pays for placement.

What does The Creative Collective cost?

Minimum engagement $5,000+. Typical rate $100 - $149 / hr. These figures are our estimate for a firm of this size in this market, not a quote. Request a quote on this page for exact pricing.

What services does The Creative Collective offer?

Branding & Strategy, Website Design & Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Paid Advertising (Google Ads, Social Media Ads), Social Media Marketing, Content Creation (copy, design, photography, video), Training & Consulting, PR & Public Relations.

Is The Creative Collective a good fit for my business?

Their client base skews small business (<$10m) at roughly 60% of their work, and they most often work with healthcare clients. Compare that against your own size and sector before you shortlist them.