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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Australia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Australia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. Australia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi². This means that the area of Australia is 9071% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
2 969 907 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi.

0.0 mi
16 006.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Australia is Sydney, where the population is 4 840 600.

1 805 680 ppl
4 840 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, which rises to a height of 7 310 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Australia the highest temperature was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Australia, the lowest temperature was -9.4°F and was recorded in Charlotte Pass, New South Wales.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales

Society

Austria vs. Australia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Australia is home to 25 499 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
25 499 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.9 years in Australia.

82.1 years
82.9 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 37.5 years in Australia.

44.5 years
37.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.31% in Australia.

0.32%
1.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 96.0% in Australia.

98.0%
96.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Australia the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Australia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Australia: 52 397 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
52 397 Int$
Ranking: 9/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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EUR
Euro
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Australia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Australia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Australia - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T148 USD - 186 USD
B72 USD - 92 USD
T147 USD - 202 USD

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