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Australia Address Format

How to write an address in Australia: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Australia address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Street
  2. 2Sydney NSW 2000
  3. 3Australia

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

123 Example Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Australian addresses put the suburb, state abbreviation, and four-digit postcode on one line.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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