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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Channel 7/10 TV Tower
Channel 7/10 TV Tower
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
