Directories, Launch & Discovery

The Local List
Australia's free business directory with ABN-verified local business listings

A free online directory for Australian businesses, verified against the Australian Business Register, searchable by suburb and category with contact details and
What it is
The Local List is Australia's free business directory built in Brisbane. Every listing is verified against the Australian Business Register to ensure only real, registered Australian businesses are listed. Users can search for businesses by suburb and category, view contact details and opening hours, and read reviews. Business owners can list their business for free with their ABN, getting contact details, opening hours, ABN verification and a basic description. An optional one-time Premium listing upgrade adds featured placement, a photo gallery, social media links, a customer enquiry form and a do-follow backlink for SEO.
First things you notice
- Search businesses by suburb and category
- ABN verification badge
- Contact details and opening hours
- Photo gallery for Premium listings
- Customer enquiry form
- Business description and social media links
- Listing analytics for Premium listings
- Do-follow website backlink for SEO
- Claim and manage your business listing
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free listing forever with business name, category, suburb, contact details, opening hours and ABN verification. Premium listing A$29 one-time payment for featured placement, photo gallery, social links, customer enquiry form, do-follow backlink and analytics.
In brief
- Is it free to list my business?
- Yes. A standard listing on The Local List is completely free, with no card required. You get your business name, category, suburb, contact details and opening hours. An optional one-time A$29 Premium listing adds featured placement, a photo gallery, social links, a customer enquiry form and a do-follow backlink.
- How does ABN verification work?
- The Local List checks your ABN against the Australian Business Register in real time. Verified businesses display a Verified badge, which builds trust with customers and signals you are a real, registered Australian business.
- How long does it take to go live?
- Minutes. Once you submit your details your free listing is published immediately and starts appearing in search and category pages across the directory.
- Can I start free and upgrade later?
- Absolutely. You can list your business for free in minutes, then upgrade any listing to a Premium listing from your dashboard whenever you are ready. A Premium listing is a one-time A$29 payment with no subscription or recurring fees.
- Who can list on The Local List?
- Australian-owned and Australian-run businesses can list, including businesses operating from home, those that travel to customers, and those that trade online only as long as they serve Australian customers from Australia. Every submission is checked and listings with overseas phone numbers or overseas web addresses are not accepted.
The Local List has a free listing. The owner can unlock the full profile with a paid launch for $5:
- Founder story (locked)
- Milestones (locked)
- Demo video (locked)
- Dofollow website link (locked)
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