LocalBuddy – Australian Community Platform

LocalBuddy helps Australian communities connect through local events, business directories, neighbourhood marketplaces, and secure messaging. Built in Brisbane for councils, community groups, and neighbourhoods across Australia.

Whether you run a local council, manage a community group, or want to bring your neighbourhood together, LocalBuddy gives you the tools to build a thriving local community online.

Platform Features

• Community events with RSVP and calendar integration
• Local business directory with reviews and listings
• Buy, sell, and swap neighbourhood marketplace
• Secure community messaging powered by Matrix protocol
• Membership tiers and subscription management
• Custom branding for each community
• Analytics dashboard for community administrators
• Multi-tenant architecture — one platform, many communities

Pricing

Plans start free for small communities up to 50 members. Paid plans from $29/month (AUD) for growing communities, $49/month for active communities up to 500 members, and $249/month for councils and large organisations with unlimited members.

Get Started

Visit localbuddy.au to create your community. Contact us at hello@localbuddy.au for questions or to request a demo.