As of June 2026, the richest person in Australia is Gina Rinehart with an estimated net worth of $24.7B (Mining). Australia has 56 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Australia: Gina Rinehart — $24.7B.
- Australia has 56 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $239.8B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.
Top 56 Richest People in Australia 2026 — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gina Rinehart | $24.7B | Mining |
| 2 | Harry Triguboff | $22.7B | Real estate |
| 3 | Andrew Forrest & family | $18.5B | Mining |
| 4 | Anthony Pratt | $11.4B | Manufacturing |
| 5 | Frank Lowy | $8.8B | Investments |
| 6 | Vivek Chaand Sehgal | $8.2B | Auto parts |
| 7 | Kerry Stokes | $7.8B | Construction equipment, media |
| 8 | Cliff Obrecht | $7.6B | Software |
| 9 | Melanie Perkins | $7.6B | Software |
| 10 | Mike Cannon-Brookes | $7.4B | Software |
| 11 | Scott Farquhar | $7.1B | Software |
| 12 | Mario Verrocchi | $5.4B | Pharmacies |
| 13 | John Gandel | $4.5B | Shopping malls |
| 14 | Angela Bennett | $4.3B | Mining |
| 15 | Clive Palmer | $3.9B | Mining |
| 16 | Cameron Adams | $3.8B | Software |
| 17 | Dennis Bastas | $3.6B | pharmaceuticals |
| 18 | Anthony Hall | $3.6B | Technology |
| 19 | James Packer | $3.6B | Investments |
| 20 | Sam Hupert | $3.5B | Technology |
| 21 | Jack Gance | $3.4B | Pharmacies |
| 22 | Richard White | $3.4B | Software |
| 23 | Gerry Harvey | $3.3B | Retail |
| 24 | Sam Gance | $3.1B | pharmacies |
| 25 | Lindsay Fox | $2.8B | Logistics, real estate |
| 26 | Brett Blundy | $2.7B | Retail, agribusiness |
| 27 | Michael Hintze | $2.7B | Investment |
| 28 | Sam Chong | $2.5B | Mining |
| 29 | Jack Cowin | $2.5B | Fast food |
| 30 | Ed Craven | $2.2B | Online casino |
| 31 | Bob Ell | $2.2B | Real estate |
| 32 | Solomon Lew | $2.1B | Retail |
| 33 | Alexandra Burt | $2.1B | Mining |
| 34 | Fiona Geminder | $2.1B | Manufacturing |
| 35 | Leonie Baldock | $2.0B | Mining |
| 36 | Robin Khuda | $2.0B | data centers |
| 37 | John Van Lieshout | $1.9B | Real estate |
| 38 | John Hancock | $1.9B | Mining |
| 39 | Ginia Rinehart | $1.9B | Mining |
| 40 | Bianca Rinehart | $1.9B | Mining |
| 41 | Hope Welker | $1.9B | Mining |
| 42 | Alan Wilson | $1.8B | Retailing |
| 43 | Bruce Wilson | $1.8B | Retailing |
| 44 | John Wilson | $1.8B | Retailing |
| 45 | Michael Heine | $1.8B | Financial services |
| 46 | David Teoh | $1.8B | Telecom |
| 47 | Gretel Packer | $1.7B | Investments |
| 48 | Chris Wallin | $1.4B | Mining |
| 49 | Heloise Pratt | $1.3B | Manufacturing, investment |
| 50 | Chris Ellison | $1.2B | Mining |
| 51 | Nigel Austin | $1.2B | Retail |
| 52 | Manny Stul | $1.2B | Toys |
| 53 | Sam Tarascio | $1.1B | Real estate |
| 54 | Laurence Escalante | $1.1B | gaming |
| 55 | Alan Rydge | $1.0B | Entertainment |
| 56 | Bruce Mathieson | $1.0B | Hotels |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Australia citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Australia?
Gina Rinehart — $24.7B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Australia have?
56 on Forbes' current real-time list.
