Coastal defences of Australia during World War II

The following is a List of Coastal Batteries in Australia and Territories during World War II.

The main threat came early in the war from German raiders and threat of Japanese raids or invasion, and hence all available ordnance was pressed into service, including some obsolete guns and field guns adapted for coast defence.

Media related to Kembla Fortress at Wikimedia Commons Note: A 6-pdr 10 cwt battery was under construction.

Media related to Fremantle Fortress at Wikimedia Commons[1] Note: A 9.2 in Mk Xv battery was under construction.

Leighton Battery in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1943
Illowra Battery, Port Kembla, New South Wales
Middle Head Fortifications, Sydney Harbour
155 mm coastal defence gun emplacement at Magnetic Island, Townsville
One of two 4.7 inch coastal defence gun emplacements built at Cape Pallarenda, Townsville in 1943