Blank map of Australia by state
All 8 states of Australia, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
Australia on the map
Australia is divided into 6 states and 2 territories, 8 in all, covering about 7,710,000 km² (2,980,000 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Western Australia (2,530,000 km² (978,000 sq mi)) and the smallest, Australian Capital Territory (2,350 km² (907 sq mi)): Western Australia is about 1,078 times bigger.
The capital is Canberra, in Australian Capital Territory. The capitals version marks the capital of each state.
A few remote islands of Queensland are left out so the rest of the map isn’t tiny. Jervis Bay Territory is drawn but not counted as a state.
What each state borders
South Australia borders the most states: 5 (New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia). Tasmania borders no other state: it is an island or archipelago.
Australia has no land border with another country.
7 states have a coastline and 1 don’t: Australian Capital Territory.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Australian Capital Territory) to 8 (Western Australia). Australian Capital Territory is too small for a number on A4 but keeps its number in the table. Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring states.
| No. | State | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | 2,350 km² | 1 |
| 2 | New South Wales | Sydney | 802,000 km² | 4 |
| 3 | Northern Territory | Darwin | 1,350,000 km² | 3 |
| 4 | Queensland | Brisbane | 1,730,000 km² | 3 |
| 5 | South Australia | Adelaide | 985,000 km² | 5 |
| 6 | Tasmania | Hobart | 68,000 km² | 0 |
| 7 | Victoria | Melbourne | 228,000 km² | 2 |
| 8 | Western Australia | Perth | 2,530,000 km² | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many states does Australia have?
8: 6 states and 2 territories.
What is the largest state in Australia?
Western Australia, at about 2,530,000 km² (978,000 sq mi). The smallest is Australian Capital Territory, at about 2,350 km² (907 sq mi).
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra, in Australian Capital Territory.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- State boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); missing ones from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)