List of companies of Australia


This is a list of notable companies based in Australia, a country in Oceania. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Australia".
Australia is a wealthy country; it generates its income from various sources including energy and mining-related exports, telecommunications, banking and manufacturing. It has a market economy, a relatively high GDP per capita, and a relatively low rate of poverty. In terms of average wealth, Australia leads the world as of 2018, although the nation's poverty rate increased from 10.2% to 11.8%, from 2000/01 to 2013. It was identified by the Credit Suisse Research Institute as the nation with the highest median wealth in the world and the second-highest average wealth per adult in 2013.

Largest firms

This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before March 31, 2017. Only the top five firms are included as a sample.
RankImageName2016 Revenues EmployeesNotes
198Wesfarmers$48,003220,000Wesfarmers has been in the list since 2009, opening at #287. The ranking peaked at #153 in 2013 and has dropped slightly as the firm's revenues decreased 7.6% in 2017.
218Woolworths$43,925216,000Woolworths has been on the Global 500 list for 20 years. Their ranking peaked at #153 in 2013 and has moved lower along with revenues.
333Commonwealth Bank$32,28745,129The Commonwealth Bank entered the Global 500 list in 2005 at #406. After a sustained rise to #207 in 2013, a 14.3% decline in revenues has resulted in their current position.
350BHP$30,91226,827BHP has ranked in the Global 500 since the list's inception with a peak in 2012 at #108. The drop was attributed to a 22% decline in revenues alongside an 86% decrease in profits.
391National Australia Bank$27,70435,280The bank has been on the list since 2005, obtaining a high of #229 in 2012. A significant decline in revenues has dropped them to their current spot.

Notable firms

This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organisations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.