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Example address in Australia
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Bennelong Point Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Bennelong Point
- 03 City / postcode Sydney, NSW 2000
- 04 Country Australia
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5
Script
Latin
Real example addresses
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Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
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Parliament Drive
Canberra ACT 2600
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
2-68 Flinders St
Townsville QLD 4810
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How to read this format
An address format in Australia typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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