List of tallest buildings in Australia

Australia was one of the first countries in the world to play host to the skyscraper boom along with the United States and Canada.

While Australia's other states and territories contain no skyscrapers as defined, they all play host to numerous high-rise buildings.

This is because spires form an integral part of a building's design while masts and antennae do not, being purely functional.

Whilst this is not a measure used by CTBUH, the concept is nonetheless frequently referred to by skyscraper aficionados.

The Sydney Tower completed in 1981, was the first structure in any city in Australia to climb above 300m / 1,000ft standing at 309 m (1,014 ft).

Sydney is home to the most high-rise buildings in the country.
Melbourne is home to the most skyscrapers in the country with a height of over 150 metres.
Brisbane Skytower under construction in March 2018. The project was completed in 2019.
Aurora Melbourne Central under construction in November 2018. The project was completed in 2019.
Brisbane Quarter under construction in January 2018. The project was completed in 2019.
A cumulative line graph of skyscrapers by Australian city (completed and under construction), as of February 2025. Data is according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat ). [ 137 ]