[1] The National Soccer League stood from 1977 to 2004 as the top nationwide tier above the current state-based league systems, in 2005, the A-League (now A-League Men) was established as its successor.

The introduction of the National Premier Leagues in 2013 introduced a direct second tier of soccer in Australia, underpinning the A-League.

[2] The National Premier Leagues incorporated the existing state leagues as divisions with a nationwide end of season finals series.

The table excludes parallel leagues such as the A-League Women.

The women's soccer league system in Australia is similar to that of the men's.