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Live Australia gold rate in AUD, by karat and weight.
The international gold spot price is quoted in US dollars and is the global benchmark from which every local rate is derived. Prices exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and local taxes.
| Purity | Per Gram | Per Ounce | Per Tola | Per Kilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold (99.99%) | A$ 197.76 | A$ 6,151.08 | A$ 2,306.66 | A$ 197,761.85 |
| 22K Gold (91.60%) | A$ 181.17 | A$ 5,634.95 | A$ 2,113.11 | A$ 181,167.97 |
| 21K Gold (87.50%) | A$ 173.06 | A$ 5,382.73 | A$ 2,018.53 | A$ 173,058.92 |
| 18K Gold (75.00%) | A$ 148.34 | A$ 4,613.77 | A$ 1,730.16 | A$ 148,336.22 |
Chart values are in US dollars. Per gram, tola and ounce figures above are USD. Today’s local-currency price uses the live exchange rate; historical values stay in USD because reliable historical exchange-rate data isn’t available. Candles are reconstructed from real high, low and average data.
Turn the international USD spot price into a local per-gram, per-tola and per-ounce rate in a few simple steps.
24K and 22K gold valued across the weight units used in Australia, at today’s AUD rate.
| Unit | Weight | 24K | 22K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram | 1 g | A$ 197.76 | A$ 181.17 |
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | A$ 6,151.08 | A$ 5,634.95 |
| Popular karat | 9K & 18K jewelry, 24K bullion |
| Hallmarking | No mandatory hallmark; karat marks standard |
| Tax / duty | Investment gold ≥99.5% GST-free |
| Common units | Troy ounce, gram |
Gold in Australia is quoted in Australian dollars (A$) and converted from the international US-dollar price. Australia is one of the world’s largest gold producers, and the Perth Mint is globally renowned for its bullion.
Because the Australian dollar is a commodity-linked currency, the local gold price reflects both the metal and the AUD/USD exchange rate. The live Australian gold price by karat and weight is shown below.
Gold is priced nationally, so the Australia rate shown above applies across all major cities — including:
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD, $) |
|---|---|
| Most common purity | 9K and 18K for jewelry; 24K for bullion |
| Usual quoting unit | Per troy ounce (bullion) and per gram (jewelry) |
| Signature mint | The Perth Mint — Gold Kangaroo & Nugget coins (99.99%) |
| Tax | Investment-grade gold (99.5%+) is GST-free; jewelry carries 10% GST |
| Main centres | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth |
Australia is both a major gold producer and home to the Perth Mint, a government-owned refiner whose 99.99% Gold Kangaroo and Nugget coins and cast bars are trusted worldwide. That gives Australian buyers direct access to some of the highest-quality 24K bullion available, priced off the live spot rate plus a premium.
Jewelry is sold as finished pieces, while scrap is valued by weight and karat.
Reflecting its British heritage, Australian jewelry leans to 9K and 18K — lower purities than Asia or the Gulf, chosen for durability and value in everyday wear. Quality marks show the fineness (375 or 750) rather than a compulsory government hallmark.
Australia applies a 10% Goods and Services Tax, but investment-grade precious metals — gold of at least 99.5% purity in coin or bar form — are GST-free. Jewelry is taxed at the standard 10%. This split makes bullion the tax-efficient route for Australians buying gold purely as an investment.
Investment-grade gold of at least 99.5% purity is GST-free in Australia, while jewelry is taxed.
The Perth Mint is Australia’s official bullion mint, famous worldwide for its gold and silver coins and bars.
The Australian dollar is a commodity-linked currency, so swings in AUD/USD feed directly into the local gold price.
Investment-grade gold of at least 99.5% purity (coins and bars) is GST-free. Gold jewelry is below that purity and carries the standard 10% GST.
9K and 18K are the most common, following British tradition, while bullion from the Perth Mint is 24K (99.99%).
The live gold rate in Australia is shown above in AUD, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram and local units, refreshed through the trading day.
It is the international spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) converted into AUD at the live exchange rate, then divided by weight and adjusted for karat purity.
Two forces move it: the global gold price and the AUD exchange rate. On top of that benchmark, jewelers add making charges and any local taxes or duties.
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