Best Ways to Make Money Fast in Dinkum

Summary

Bug catching: Fast money with rare bugs
Hunting: Earn Dinks with animal meat
Deep mining: Uncover gems for high rewards

In the world of Dinkum, where players build their lives on a charming outback-inspired island, earning Dinks quickly can be the difference between a modest homestead and a thriving paradise.

The game offers a wide range of activities, from farming and fishing to mining and crafting, and each provides an opportunity to stack up Dinks rapidly. For Dinkum players looking to build up their fortune and develop their town at a quicker rate, several tried-and-true strategies consistently prove profitable.

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7 Bug Catching

Sell crawling critters for Dinks

Requirements: Bug Net

One of the most accessible and reliable ways to make money fast in Dinkum is through bug catching. Players can begin catching bugs early in the game with a simple bug net. While the activity is easy to pick up, it becomes a guaranteed money maker when players know where and when to look.

Insects such as the blue moon butterfly, scarlet jezebel, and harlequin butterfly spawn frequently in certain seasons and locations, particularly around grassy or forested areas. Selling a stack of rare bugs to John can result in several thousand Dinks in just one outing, making bug catching one of the fastest ways to build early-game funds.

6 Hunting

Track and Fight Predators

Requirements: Weapon and Hunting License

Hunting wild animals can be a fun and satisfying way to earn Dinks. Creatures like crocos, jackaroos, and bush devils drop valuable meat and sometimes rare items. Croco meat, in particular, sells for a good amount when cooked. As players unlock stronger weapons, they can take down tougher enemies faster and earn more rewards.

Animal trapping is even better, as captured animals can be sent to the Animal Research Centre for a hefty payout. While hunting does bring in decent money, it requires stamina, combat skill, and preparation, making it slightly less efficient than other methods unless players consistently target high-value creatures.

5 Fishing

Fish in Rivers and the Ocean

Requirements: Fishing Rod and Fishing License

Fishing offers a consistent and moderate income. With just a fishing rod, players can explore rivers and coastal waters for valuable species like barramundi and blue spot flathead. Fish can be caught year-round, though certain types are seasonal and bring in more Dinks.

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Fishing requires patience, but it has low setup costs and doesn’t rely heavily on infrastructure. It’s a peaceful and reliable way to gather funds, particularly when players identify good fishing spots and optimize their routes. Still, the income from fishing tends to plateau, which places it in the middle of the list.

4 Crafting

Make Furniture and Other Useful Items

Requirements: Crafting Table and Crafting Recipes

Once players access crafting stations and recipes, item production becomes indispensable. Crafting items like torches, traps, furniture, or bee houses can generate substantial returns if materials are abundant. Bee houses, for example, create honey over time without any further effort, providing a passive income stream.

Players can also craft and sell cooking stations, fences, and tools for solid returns. The downside is that crafting often requires an upfront investment in raw materials and time. For players who enjoy organizing resources and producing in bulk, crafting offers a scalable method for earning money.

3 Farming and Crops

Grow and Sell Crops

Requirements: Watering Can, Hoe, Crop Seeds, and Farming License

Farming requires more investment than other methods, but has the best long-term income rate. Once Rayne settles in and provides seeds, players can grow crops like sugarcane, wheat, pumpkins, and watermelons. The real money comes from processing these crops.

Sugarcane turned into sugar, and wheat milled into flour sells for far more than its base crop value. With sprinklers and fenced fields, players can scale up their farms and reduce daily maintenance. Though slower to start, farming eventually becomes one of Dinkum's most stable and high-yield income sources.

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2 Selling Cooked Food

Roast Meat, Vegetables, and Fruit

Requirements: Campfire (or Grill) and Fresh Ingredients

Cooking turns foraged goods, hunted meat, and farmed produce into high-value meals. Recipes like pavlova, fruit salad, and meat dishes can be sold for several thousand Dinks each. Since cooking stacks bonuses and increases item value, it significantly boosts profits from otherwise modest ingredients.

Players can forage bush limes, bananas, and coconuts or rely on their farms to keep their kitchens stocked. Cooking is especially useful when players combine it with other activities, turning excess fish or crops into meals rather than selling them raw. With the right recipes, cooked meals consistently outperform most other single-item sales.

1 Mining Gems and Ore

Dig Up Ores and Rare Gemstones

Requirements: Pickaxe, Shovel, Mining License, and Deep Mining License

At the top of the list is deep mining, which is by far the most lucrative way to make money fast. Players can explore the underground for high-value resources after unlocking the deep mine license and preparing the right tools. While ores and bars are profitable on their own, it’s the discovery of rubies and opals that turns a single mining trip into a major payday.

Depending on their size, rubies can be valued at over 40,000 Dinks, and the mine often yields more than one per visit. Players can use the shipping elevator to send these straight to the surface for sale. Despite the danger and preparation required, deep mining offers the biggest rewards quickly.