What is the Capital of Australia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Australia is Canberra. Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, with a population of 27,536,874. The official currency is the Australian dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Canberra at a glance
| Capital city | Canberra |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia (Commonwealth of Australia) |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand, Oceania |
| Largest city | Sydney |
| Country population | 27,536,874 (54th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+10:00 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Calling code | +61 |
| Emergency number | 000 (or 112 from mobiles) |
| Driving side | Left |
Australia in context
- Australia covers 7,692,024 km², making it the 6th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 195th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Australia has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 27,536,874 people, Australia holds about 83.8% of the population of Australia and New Zealand.
- That is roughly 56.6% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Australia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Australia — FAQ
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Is Canberra the largest city in Australia?
No — while Canberra is the capital, the largest city in Australia is Sydney.
What country is Canberra in?
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
What continent is Canberra in?
Canberra, the capital of Australia, is located in Oceania.
Is Canberra the capital of Australia?
Yes — Canberra is the capital of Australia (official name: Commonwealth of Australia).
Canberra is the capital of which country?
Canberra is the capital of Australia, in Australia and New Zealand.
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