Chadwick Models
Suite 1, 50 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
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Modeling agencies in Sydney: the 10 verified agencies
A modeling agency in Sydney represents models to brands, magazines and fashion houses, and earns a commission on the fees you book, never on money you pay. I list 10 verified agencies in Sydney, one of Australia's two main fashion markets alongside Melbourne.
Chic Management
36 Jersey Road, Woollahra
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FiveTwenty Model Management
1/157 Darling Point Road, Darling Point
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IMG Models
MLC Centre, Level 25, 19 Martin Place
WomenMen
Kult Australia
Level 4, 487 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
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Priscillas Model Management
90 Queen Street, Woollahra
WomenMen
Scoop Management
53 Jersey Road, Woollahra
WomenMenSenior
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Vivien's Models
Level 1, 43 Bay Street, Double Bay
WomenMenTalent
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649 agencies already verified across 22 countries, and I add more regularly.
Legal framework
In Sydney, the NSW Entertainment Industry Act 2013 regulates performer representatives, a category that expressly includes models. The law caps the commission at a percentage of your remuneration, requires a written agreement and a cooling-off period, and allows prohibition orders against agents who breach the law. A legitimate agent is paid from your earnings, never by charging you upfront.
The modeling market in Sydney
In Sydney, 10 agencies represent men and 10 represent women. 3 represent Talent, 2 Unique, and one each for the Influencer, Senior and Curve boards. Sydney is a commercial and editorial market and hosts Australian Fashion Week.
How to apply to an agency in Sydney
8 of the 10 agencies I list in Sydney accept applications through an online form on their own website. For the others, you make contact via the details on their profile. You send recent, unretouched polaroids in natural light, with your measurements and date of birth. No professional book at this stage. To work in Australia, a foreign model needs a work visa, typically the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Entertainment stream, supported by an Australian organisation. A tourist visa does not allow paid work.
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Frequently asked questions
How many modeling agencies are there in Sydney?
I list 10 verified modeling agencies in Sydney.
What categories do Sydney agencies represent?
In Sydney, 10 agencies represent men and 10 represent women, 3 Talent, 2 Unique, and one each for the Influencer, Senior and Curve boards.
How do I apply to a modeling agency in Sydney?
8 of the 10 agencies I list in Sydney accept applications through an online form. For the others, you make contact via the details on their profile, with simple polaroids and your measurements.
Do I need a visa to work as a model in Sydney?
Yes. A foreign model needs a work visa, typically the subclass 408 (Temporary Activity, Entertainment stream), supported by an Australian organisation. A tourist visa is not enough.
Do I have to pay to join a modeling agency in Sydney?
No. In New South Wales, agent commissions are capped by law and taken from your earnings. A book or registration fee asked for upfront is a scam signal.
How do I check that a Sydney agency is legitimate?
The Entertainment Industry Act 2013 requires a written agreement, caps commission and allows prohibition orders against rogue agents. A legitimate agency never asks you for money upfront.