Latitude and Longitude of Australia
33° 52' 4.3" S, 151° 12' 26.4" E
Located in the southern hemisphere, Australia is the largest country in Oceania, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its broad shape extends from the tropical north to temperate regions in the south, featuring diverse landscapes including deserts, forests, and coastal areas. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Australia for various purposes, such as utilizing geocoding apps for accurate location data, navigation for travel and logistics, or mapping projects that require precise geographic information. This can also assist in planning activities that depend on the local time zone, which varies across the continent.
Australia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -33.867850, 151.207320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°52'4.3"S 151°12'26.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°52.071'S 151°12.439'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 56S 334184E 6251051N
- Geohash · base32 index
- r3gx2f9c3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4RRH46J4+VW8
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-33.867850,151.207320
Major Cities in Australia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | -33.867850 | 151.207320 | 5,557,233 |
| Melbourne | -37.814000 | 144.963320 | 5,350,705 |
| Brisbane | -27.467940 | 153.028090 | 2,780,063 |
| Perth | -31.952240 | 115.861400 | 2,309,338 |
| Adelaide | -34.928660 | 138.598630 | 1,469,163 |
| Gold Coast | -28.000290 | 153.430880 | 640,778 |
| Newcastle | -32.929530 | 151.780100 | 508,437 |
| Canberra | -35.283460 | 149.128070 | 367,752 |
| Central Coast | -33.429790 | 151.371440 | 346,596 |
| Sunshine Coast | -26.656820 | 153.079550 | 346,522 |
| Logan City | -27.639170 | 153.109440 | 345,098 |
| Geelong | -38.147110 | 144.360690 | 282,809 |
| Wollongong | -34.424000 | 150.893450 | 280,153 |
| Hobart | -42.879360 | 147.329410 | 252,639 |
| Townsville | -19.266390 | 146.805690 | 201,313 |
| Cairns | -16.923660 | 145.766130 | 153,075 |
| Toowoomba | -27.560560 | 151.953860 | 142,163 |
| Darwin | -12.461130 | 130.841850 | 139,902 |
| Mackay | -21.153450 | 149.165540 | 121,691 |
| City of Port Phillip | -37.833820 | 144.938340 | 112,669 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Australia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Australia is situated in the continent of Oceania. Its geographic coordinates of approximately -33.87 latitude and 151.21 longitude can be interpreted as 33.87 degrees south of the equator and 151.21 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Australia and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Australia spans multiple time zones, ranging from UTC+5:30 to UTC+11. This longitudinal diversity means that local times can vary significantly across different regions of the country.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Australia using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Australia, you can use the coordinate search feature on the country page. Enter the specific latitude and longitude for the desired location to retrieve detailed information about it.