Study topic
Australian states, territories and capital cities
The citizenship test covers Australia's geography and structure. Knowing the six states and two territories, their capitals and the national capital is foundational knowledge for the test.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ New South Wales — capital Sydney.
- ◆ Victoria — capital Melbourne.
- ◆ Queensland — capital Brisbane.
- ◆ South Australia — capital Adelaide.
- ◆ Western Australia — capital Perth.
- ◆ Tasmania — capital Hobart.
- ◆ Australian Capital Territory — Canberra (also the national capital).
- ◆ Northern Territory — Darwin.