24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$204
per gram
Per gram$204
Per troy ounce$6,345
Gold Rate / Australia
Gold Rate in Australia Today
LiveLive gold rates for Australia by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
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Currency: AUD
Track Australia gold rate today with 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K prices in AUD. The current benchmark is $204 per gram and $6,345 per troy ounce, with city references for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. Use this page as your Perth Mint and dealer benchmark before GST on jewelry and making charges.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
$204.01
Yesterday: $204.94
Down $0.9299 (-0.45%)
24K per Troy Ounce
$6,345
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
$187.01
$187.01 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Price Today in Australia
If you are searching for gold rate in Australia today, this page provides 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K references in AUD with gram and troy-ounce focus, Perth Mint context, GST treatment, and city-level spread checks.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
$187
per gram
Per gram$187
Per troy ounce$5,817
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
$179
per gram
Per gram$179
Per troy ounce$5,552
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
$153
per gram
Per gram$153
Per troy ounce$4,759
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Troy Ounce & Tola in Australia
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | $204.01 | $204.94 | $0.9299 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | $2,040.06 | $2,049.36 | $9.299 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | $2,379.49 | $2,390.34 | $10.8462 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | $6,345.31 | $6,374.23 | $28.9231 (-0.45%) |
Australia Gold Price Chart (per gram)
Trend view for Australia, Australia. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in Australia
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Australia.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | $153.00 | $187.01 | $204.01 | -0.45% |
| 15 May 2026 | $153.70 | $187.86 | $204.94 | -2.48% |
| 14 May 2026 | $157.62 | $192.64 | $210.16 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | $158.28 | $193.45 | $211.04 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | $157.60 | $192.62 | $210.13 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | $158.99 | $194.32 | $211.98 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | $159.04 | $194.39 | $212.06 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | $158.35 | $193.54 | $211.13 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | $157.75 | $192.80 | $210.33 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | $153.50 | $187.61 | $204.66 | +0.80% |
Daily Gold Rates in Australia (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Australia compares with recent market movement (15 Apr 2026 to 17 May 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | $153.00 | $187.01 | $204.01 | -0.45% |
| 15 May 2026 | $153.70 | $187.86 | $204.94 | -2.48% |
| 14 May 2026 | $157.62 | $192.64 | $210.16 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | $158.28 | $193.45 | $211.04 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | $157.60 | $192.62 | $210.13 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | $158.99 | $194.32 | $211.98 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | $159.04 | $194.39 | $212.06 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | $158.35 | $193.54 | $211.13 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | $157.75 | $192.80 | $210.33 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | $153.50 | $187.61 | $204.66 | +0.80% |
| 04 May 2026 | $152.27 | $186.11 | $203.03 | -2.38% |
| 01 May 2026 | $155.99 | $190.66 | $207.99 | +0.33% |
| 30 Apr 2026 | $155.48 | $190.03 | $207.31 | +1.53% |
| 29 Apr 2026 | $153.14 | $187.17 | $204.19 | -1.01% |
| 28 Apr 2026 | $154.70 | $189.08 | $206.27 | -1.79% |
| 27 Apr 2026 | $157.53 | $192.53 | $210.04 | -0.99% |
| 24 Apr 2026 | $159.11 | $194.46 | $212.14 | +0.37% |
| 23 Apr 2026 | $158.53 | $193.76 | $211.37 | -0.58% |
| 22 Apr 2026 | $159.45 | $194.88 | $212.60 | +0.73% |
| 21 Apr 2026 | $158.30 | $193.48 | $211.07 | -2.25% |
| 20 Apr 2026 | $161.95 | $197.93 | $215.93 | -1.05% |
| 17 Apr 2026 | $163.67 | $200.04 | $218.22 | +1.51% |
| 16 Apr 2026 | $161.23 | $197.06 | $214.98 | -0.30% |
| 15 Apr 2026 | $161.72 | $197.66 | $215.63 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of Australia
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
Perth Mint & Australia Gold Benchmark
The Perth Mint, established in 1899, is one of the world's best-known government bullion institutions and a core reference point for Australian investment-gold demand. It is also the producer of the Australian Gold Kangaroo coin series.
Today's 24K benchmark is $204.01 per gram and $6,345.31 per troy ounce, aligned with international XAU spot and live USD/AUD conversion.
GST on Gold in Australia
| Gold Type | GST | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment bars (99.5%+) | 0% GST | GST-free investment gold under Australian rules |
| Investment coins (legal tender) | 0% GST | Includes Gold Kangaroo and other qualifying coins |
| Gold jewelry | 10% GST | Standard Australian GST applies to finished jewelry |
| Making charges | 10% GST | Applied separately on labor/craft component |
Always separate metal value and making charges on invoice to see the exact GST impact at checkout.
Australian Gold Kangaroo (Indicative)
| Size | Gold Weight | Indicative Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 31.1g | $6,535.66 |
| 1/2 oz | 15.55g | $3,299.56 |
| 1/4 oz | 7.775g | $1,681.51 |
| 1/10 oz | 3.11g | $697.98 |
| 1/20 oz | 1.555g | $361.68 |
Indicative values are spot-linked references. Final pricing can vary by mint premium, year design, and dealer inventory.
Australia Gold Mining & Retail Demand
Australia is one of the world's top gold-producing countries, with major output from Western Australia and strong production corridors in Queensland and New South Wales.
South Asian buyer demand is concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane markets, where 22K wedding jewelry, Eid gifting, and festival purchases remain key retail drivers.
SMSF Gold Investment Context
Australian investors can access gold exposure in SMSFs through eligible bullion structures or ASX-listed gold ETFs, depending on trustee, custody, and compliance setup.
Perth Mint storage-linked programs are frequently used for allocated custody, while ETF structures are often preferred for operational simplicity.
FX context: 1 USD = 1.3973 AUD.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in Australia are driven by global XAU/USD movement and USD/AUD exchange-rate shifts. Because AUD is a commodity-linked currency, local gold can rise faster when global risk pushes gold up and AUD down together. GST treatment differs for investment bullion versus jewelry, while local dealer premium and making charges shape checkout pricing across major cities.
Global XAU Spot
International spot gold remains the primary driver, with fast pass-through into AUD references during Asia-Pacific and London crossover sessions.
USD/AUD Exchange Rate
AUD can move gold benchmarks quickly; when AUD weakens, local gold can rise even if USD-denominated spot is flat.
RBA Policy Signals
Reserve Bank of Australia guidance affects AUD valuation and therefore local gold conversion pressure.
Perth Mint Demand Flow
Perth Mint retail and depository demand is a widely watched sentiment signal for local bullion interest and investor participation.
GST Split: Bullion vs Jewelry
Investment-grade bullion is GST-free, while jewelry checkout carries 10% GST plus making charges, widening final retail spread.
City-Level Dealer Spread
Sydney and Melbourne often run tighter competition; smaller-volume markets can show slightly wider retail spread over benchmark.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.