What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra
Canberra is the capital city and seat of government of Australia, a country in Australia and New Zealand. Australia uses the ISO codes AU and AUS, and its international dialling code is +61. The currency in use is the Australian dollar (AUD).
For the full profile of Australia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Australia country page. The country has an estimated population of 27,614,411 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Region: Australia and New Zealand
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Calling code: +61
- Flag emoji: 🇦🇺
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Is Canberra the largest city in Australia?
Canberra is the capital of Australia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Canberra?
Canberra, like the rest of Australia, uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.