Become AuggieStudy / Part 1: Australia and its people
States, territories and capitals
- Australia has 6 states and 2 mainland territories
- NSW: Sydney. Victoria: Melbourne
- Queensland: Brisbane. Western Australia: Perth
- South Australia: Adelaide. Tasmania: Hobart
- Northern Territory: Darwin
- ACT: Canberra, which is also the national capital
- StateNew South WalesSydney
- StateVictoriaMelbourne
- StateQueenslandBrisbane
- StateWestern AustraliaPerth
- StateSouth AustraliaAdelaide
- StateTasmaniaHobart
- TerritoryAustralian Capital TerritoryCanberra
- TerritoryNorthern TerritoryDarwin
| State or territory | Type | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | State | Sydney |
| Victoria | State | Melbourne |
| Queensland | State | Brisbane |
| Western Australia | State | Perth |
| South Australia | State | Adelaide |
| Tasmania | State | Hobart |
| Australian Capital Territory | Territory | Canberra (also the national capital) |
| Northern Territory | Territory | Darwin |
Key facts
- 6 states and 2 mainland territories.
- New South Wales: Sydney.
- Victoria: Melbourne.
- Queensland: Brisbane.
- Western Australia: Perth.
- South Australia: Adelaide.
- Tasmania: Hobart.
- Australian Capital Territory: Canberra (national capital).
- Northern Territory: Darwin.