List of tallest structures in Australia facts for kids
Australia is home to many amazing tall structures! For a long time, the tallest structure in Australia was the Omega Navigational Mast Woodside in Woodside, Victoria. This huge tower was taken down on April 22, 2015. It was demolished by a company called Liberty Industrial, working for the Department of Defence.
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Australia's Tallest Structures: What Are They?
This list shows the tallest structures in Australia. We're talking about anything that stands really tall, like guyed masts (towers held up by strong cables), other kinds of towers, skyscrapers (very tall buildings), and even tall chimneys. All the structures on this list are 200 metres (about 656 feet) or taller!
The Very Tallest Structures in Australia
Here's a look at some of the most impressive tall structures you can find in Australia.
Rank | Name | Height (metres) | Height (feet) | Year completed | Location | What it's used for |
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1 | Tower Zero of Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt | 389 | 1276 | 1967 | Exmouth, Western Australia | Communication mast |
2 | Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt, Inner Ring Masts | 364 | 1194 | Exmouth, Western Australia | 6 communication masts | |
3 | Q1 Tower | 322 | 1058 | 2005 | Gold Coast, Queensland | Homes (Residential) |
3 | Australia 108 | 319 | 1046 | 2020 | Melbourne, Victoria | Homes (Residential) |
4 | Sydney Tower | 309 | 1014 | 1981 | Sydney, New South Wales | Observation deck (for views) |
5 | Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt, Outer Ring Masts | 304 | 997 | Exmouth, Western Australia | 6 communication masts | |
6 | Eureka Tower | 297 | 975 | 2006 | Melbourne, Victoria | Homes (Residential) |
7 | Crown Sydney | 271 | 889 | 2020 | Sydney, New South Wales | Hotel, Casino, and Homes |
8 | Brisbane Skytower | 270 | 886 | 2019 | Brisbane, Queensland | Homes (Residential) |
9= | Rialto Towers | 270 | 886 | 1986 | Melbourne, Victoria | Offices and Observation deck |
9= | Mount Isa Lead Smelter Stack | 270 | 886 | 1978 | Mount Isa, Queensland | Industrial chimney |
10 | 120 Collins Street | 264 | 866 | 1991 | Melbourne, Victoria | Offices |
Other Notable Tall Buildings
Australia has many other impressive tall buildings that are used for homes, offices, and more! Here are some of the tallest:
RANK | NAME | CITY | HEIGHT (metres) |
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11 | 101 Collins Street | Melbourne | 260 |
12 | 1 William Street | Brisbane | 260 |
13 | Prima Pearl Apartments | Melbourne | 254 |
14 | Central Park Tower | Perth | 253 |
15 | Queens Place North Tower | Melbourne | 253 |
16 | Ocean | Gold Coast | 252 |
17 | Rialto Towers | Melbourne | 251 |
18 | Infinity | Brisbane | 249 |
19 | Victoria One | Melbourne | 247 |
20 | Premier Tower | Melbourne | 246 |
Images for kids
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Loy Yang Power Station, Victoria
Loy Yang Chimney 1
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Loy Yang Power Station, Victoria
Loy Yang Chimney 2
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Loy Yang Power Station, Victoria
Loy Yang
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Chimney of Mount Piper Power Station
Chimney of Mount Piper Power Station
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Chimneys of Bayswater Power Station
Chimney of Bayswater Power Station
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Riparian Plaza
Riparian Plaza
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Infinity Tower (Brisbane)
Infinity Tower
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Central Park (skyscraper)
Central Park (skyscraper)
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108 St Georges Terrace
108 St Georges Terrace
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Victoria One
Victoria One
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Melbourne Central Shopping Centre
Melbourne Central
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Brookfield Place (Perth)
City Square
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Chifley Tower
Chifley Tower
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Soul (building)
Soul
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Soleil (Brisbane)
Soleil
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Deutsche Bank Place
Deutsche Bank Place
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Channel 9 TV Tower
Channel 9 TV Tower
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World Tower
World Tower
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Chimney of Callide C Power Station
Chimney of Callide C Power Station
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Vision Apartments
Vision Apartments
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25 Martin Place
25 Martin Place
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568 Collins Street
568 Collins Street
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Prestons ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Large Tower
Prestons ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Large Tower
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Latitude (building)
Ernst & Young Tower at Latitude
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Circle on Cavill
Circle on Cavill, Tower North
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Aurora Place
Aurora Place
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Dalby ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
Dalby ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
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Light House Melbourne
Light House Melbourne
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Telstra Corporate Centre
Telstra Corporate Centre
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International Towers Sydney
International Tower 1
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Channel 7/10 TV Tower
Channel 7/10 TV Tower
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Delahey ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Large Tower
Delahey ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Large Tower
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Dalwallinu ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Tower North
Dalwallinu ABC Mediumwave Transmitter, Tower North
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Chimney of Tarong North Power Station
Chimney of Tarong North Power Station
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Chimney of Stanwell Power Station
Chimney of Stanwell Power Station
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Chimney of Callide B Power Station
Chimney of Callide B Power Station
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Aurora Tower
Aurora Tower
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Saint George ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
Saint George ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
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Freshwater Place
Freshwater Place
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Chimney of Pasminco Smelter
Chimney of Pasminco Smelter
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Eq. Tower
Eq. Tower
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Channel 10 TV Tower
Brisbane Channel 10 TV Tower
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Horsham ABC Tower
Horsham ABC Tower
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Chimney of Northern Power Station (South Australia)
Chimney of Northern Power Station
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Wagin ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
Wagin ABC Mediumwave Transmitter
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Chimneys of Eraring Power Station
Chimney of Eraring Power Station
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Australia
- List of tallest buildings in Adelaide
- List of tallest buildings in Brisbane
- List of tallest buildings in Canberra
- List of tallest buildings in Chatswood
- List of tallest buildings in Darwin
- List of tallest buildings on the Gold Coast
- List of tallest buildings in Hobart
- List of tallest buildings in Melbourne
- List of tallest buildings in Parramatta
- List of tallest buildings in Perth
- List of tallest buildings in Sydney
- List of tallest buildings in Oceania