Empowering Local Economies
DoorDash connects Dashers, merchants, and communities across Australia. For cafés, restaurants, and shops, it’s a partner for growth. For Dashers, it’s flexible, independent work that fits around real life—helping local economies thrive.
Meet the Dashers
Every delivery tells a story. Meet the Dashers powering local communities across Australia:
“We found out about DoorDash from our daughter. You are your own boss, you can choose your own time.”
“It’s been a little over a year since I’ve been Dashing. I’ve paid off my tuition fees and I bought my first car all through deliveries.”
Fun Facts About Dashing in Australia
In 2024, more than 230,000 Australians earned income on the DoorDash app.
During that period, Dashers in Australia earned over $500M on the platform.
In 2024, the average Dasher spent fewer than 3.5 hours per week on delivery on the app on a quarterly basis, and 91% of Dashers spent less than 10 hours per week on delivery.
Meet the Merchants
Local businesses keep communities thriving. Meet the merchants growing with DoorDash:
“Partnering with DoorDash has been a game-changer for us. Our customers can easily order from Mad Patties.”
“Thanks to DoorDash, we have our name out there. And have gained new customers.”
Fun Facts About Being a Merchant on DoorDash in Australia
At the end of 2024, there were over 35,000 active Merchants on DoorDash Marketplace.
In 2024, Merchants made over $1.4B in sales on DoorDash Marketplace.
DoorDash Gives Back
Through this effort, we are able to provide DoorDash gift cards to nonprofits that are carrying out our shared goals. Since the program's launch in 2021, we have been able to donate over AUD $300,000 worth of credits to 28 groups.
Paul Fitzpatrick, Head of Food & Financial Assistance at Anglicare Sydney, said: “These food credits from DoorDash have helped us support people who might otherwise struggle to access our service. From difficulties with transport to chronic health issues or family circumstances, there are many reasons it can be hard to find the right support. With these credits, we have been able to assist people doing it tough with the food and essentials they need.”
This initiative is about supporting small businesses during their most vulnerable times, whether it's helping cover payroll, repairing damages, or replacing equipment. Every bit helps. Helping local restaurants recover faster helps local communities recover faster, which is why DoorDash is proud to extend support to those in need via our Local Business Disaster Relief Fund.
Alan Burrell, co-founder of Milki Desserts Cafe, shared his experience as a past recipient: “The DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund gave our cafe the boost we needed to recover from Cyclone Alfred, keep our team employed, and start rebuilding with purpose. It helped us cover essential costs like inventory, supplier payments, and operational expenses, and gave us the breathing room to reset, refocus, and plan for growth. It’s support like this that helps small businesses stay resilient and rebuild with confidence.”