Richest People in Australia 2026

The 47 richest people in Australia in 2026, ranked by estimated net worth. Gina Rinehart tops the list. Each name links to a full profile with wealth sources and biography. Figures are estimates from public sources and may vary.

#NameIndustryNet Worth
1Gina RinehartMetals & Mining$25.6B
2Harry TriguboffReal Estate$23.5B
3Andrew Forrest & familyMetals & Mining$21B
4Anthony PrattManufacturing$10.4B
5Frank LowyFinance & Investments$8.7B
6Mike Cannon-BrookesTechnology$8.5B
7Scott FarquharTechnology$8.1B
8Vivek Chaand SehgalAutomotive$7.8B
9Cliff ObrechtTechnology$7.6B
10Melanie PerkinsTechnology$7.6B
11Kerry StokesDiversified$7.3B
12Mario VerrocchiFashion & Retail$5.9B
13John GandelReal Estate$4.6B
14Angela BennettMetals & Mining$4.4B
15Clive PalmerMetals & Mining$4B
16Richard WhiteTechnology$3.8B
17Cameron AdamsTechnology$3.8B
18Dennis BastasHealthcare$3.8B
19James PackerFinance & Investments$3.7B
20Jack GanceHealthcare$3.7B
21Sam GanceHealthcare$3.4B
22Gerry HarveyFashion & Retail$3.3B
23Lindsay FoxLogistics$2.9B
24Anthony HallTechnology$2.7B
25Michael HintzeFinance & Investments$2.7B
26Sam HupertTechnology$2.7B
27Jack CowinFood & Beverage$2.6B
28Sam ChongMetals & Mining$2.6B
29Brett BlundyFashion & Retail$2.5B
30Bob EllReal Estate$2.3B
31Ed CravenGambling & Casinos$2.2B
32Alexandra BurtMetals & Mining$2.2B
33Fiona GeminderManufacturing$2.1B
34Leonie BaldockMetals & Mining$2.1B
35Solomon LewFashion & Retail$2.1B
36Robin KhudaTechnology$2.1B
37Michael HeineFinance & Investments$2B
38John Van LieshoutReal Estate$2B
39John HancockMetals & Mining$2B
40Ginia RinehartMetals & Mining$2B
41Bianca RinehartMetals & Mining$1.9B
42Hope WelkerMetals & Mining$1.9B
43David TeohTelecom$1.9B
44Gretel PackerFinance & Investments$1.7B
45Alan WilsonFashion & Retail$1.6B
46Bruce WilsonFashion & Retail$1.6B
47John WilsonFashion & Retail$1.6B

Who is the richest person in Australia?

Gina Rinehart is the richest person in Australia on this leaderboard, with an estimated net worth of $25.6B. Rankings change as asset values shift, so figures reflect the latest available data.

Net worth figures are estimates compiled from public sources and may vary. Browse more on the Richest People hub.