Australia has 8 capital cities in total, including the national capital and each state and territory capital.

Quick Scoop

  • Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 major mainland territories, and each one has its own capital city.
  • That gives a total of 8 capital cities, one of which is also the national capital.

The 8 capital cities

Here are the capital cities counted in that total of eight:

  • Canberra – national capital and capital of the Australian Capital Territory
  • Sydney – capital of New South Wales
  • Melbourne – capital of Victoria
  • Brisbane – capital of Queensland
  • Perth – capital of Western Australia
  • Adelaide – capital of South Australia
  • Hobart – capital of Tasmania
  • Darwin – capital of the Northern Territory

So if you’re wondering how many capital cities in Australia : the answer is eight, covering every state, territory and the country as a whole.

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