Economy · Australia · Money and credit

Australian official gold holdings

A$15.37 bn in September 2026, compared with A$16.35 bn in August 2026.

Monthly · A$ billion · A$14.51 bn a year earlier · Updated 5 hrs ago

Range, past 10 years52-week and 10-year range The lowest and highest values over a period, with a marker for where the latest value sits between them. Learn more: A$3.40 bn Dec 2019A$18.82 bn Feb 2026
Over 3 monthsYear on year, month on month, quarter on quarter How a figure compares with the same period a year earlier (y/y), or with the period just before (m/m, q/q). Year-on-year removes seasonal swings; shorter comparisons show turning points sooner. Learn more: +2.1%from A$15.05 bn
Over 12 monthsPercentage points and basis points The difference between two percentages. A rate rising from 4.00% to 4.25% is up 0.25 percentage points, or 25 basis points; it is not up 0.25%. Learn more: +5.9%from A$14.51 bn
Long-run averageLong-run average The average of every reading in the series' history. A rough guide to what is normal, though economies change and some series never return to their old average. Learn more: A$3.35 bnsince 1969
Against its historyPercentile against history Where the latest reading ranks among every reading since the series began. The 90th percentile means it is higher than 90% of past readings. Learn more: 99thpercentile: higher than 99% of readings since 1969

HistorySeasonally adjusted A figure with the regular calendar pattern removed (Christmas, school holidays, harvests), so one month can be compared fairly with the next. Learn more

A$ billion, monthly

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The value of the gold held in Australia's official reserve assets, in Australian dollars.

Australia holds about 80 tonnes; the value moves with the gold price and the Australian dollar.