Map of Australia – States, Territories & Cities Guide

Map of Australia – States, Territories & Cities Guide

This page provides a map of Australia along with a clear reference to states, territories, major cities and geographic context. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

Australia is both a country and a continent, known for its vast land area, long coastlines and major cities spread across the mainland and Tasmania.

Quick Answer:

Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It includes six states and two major mainland territories, with Canberra as the national capital.

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This map highlights Australia’s location, states, territories and major population centres.

Where Is Australia Located?

Australia is both a country and a continent in the Southern Hemisphere, located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

  • West & South: Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean waters
  • East: Pacific Ocean, including the Coral Sea and Tasman Sea
  • North: Timor Sea, Arafura Sea and Torres Strait

States & Territories of Australia

Australia consists of six states and two major mainland territories.

States

  • New South Wales (NSW) — Capital: Sydney
  • Victoria (VIC) — Capital: Melbourne
  • Queensland (QLD) — Capital: Brisbane
  • South Australia (SA) — Capital: Adelaide
  • Western Australia (WA) — Capital: Perth
  • Tasmania (TAS) — Capital: Hobart

Territories

  • Australian Capital Territory (ACT) — Capital: Canberra
  • Northern Territory (NT) — Capital: Darwin

Major Cities in Australia

  • Canberra — national capital
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Hobart
  • Darwin

Key Geographic Features

  • Great Dividing Range — major eastern mountain system
  • Great Barrier Reef — world-famous reef system off Queensland
  • Nullarbor Plain — vast treeless plain in southern Australia
  • Outback — inland arid and semi-arid regions
  • Bass Strait — waterway between mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Australia Map FAQs

  • Where is Australia located?
    Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
  • How many states are in Australia?
    Australia has six states and two major mainland territories.
  • What is the capital of Australia?
    Canberra is the national capital.

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