–––– Australia competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.

189 competitors, 160 men and 29 women, took part in 122 events in 17 sports.

[1] Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.

Women's 800 metres Len Williams from Coffs Harbour was nominated for the team but declined due to work commitments Nine male cyclists represented Australia in 1960.

Australia had 25 male rowers participate in six out of seven rowing events in 1960.