Australia’s Top 10 Richest in 2026: Billionaire Rankings and Top Earners Revealed

Melbourne, 2026:
Australia’s latest billionaire rankings highlight the continued dominance of mining and real estate, while technology entrepreneurs are rapidly climbing the ladder. From iron ore fortunes to global tech platforms, the country’s wealthiest individuals represent a diverse and evolving economic landscape.

1. Gina Rinehart – $41.66 billion

Chairman, Hancock Prospecting
Australia’s richest person continues to build her empire on iron ore, with Roy Hill and the Hope Downs joint venture remaining key assets. She is also expanding into lithium, rare earths, agriculture and energy, while increasing her global investments.

Caption: Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, continues to expand her mining and diversified investment empire.

2. Harry Triguboff – $34.10 billion

Founder and owner, Meriton
A dominant force in Australia’s property market, Triguboff has built more than 80,000 apartments and now oversees a massive rental and development portfolio generating billions in revenue.

Caption: Harry Triguboff, the Meriton founder, has shaped Australia’s apartment and rental housing landscape for decades.

3. Anthony Pratt – $30.05 billion

Owner, Pratt Industries; Executive chairman, Visy
Pratt’s recycling and packaging empire spans the globe, with major expansion in the United States and continued influence in Australia’s manufacturing sector.

Caption: Anthony Pratt has turned recycling and packaging into a global business powerhouse.

4. Clive Palmer – $22.44 billion

Owner, Mineralogy
Palmer continues to earn vast royalties from iron ore while remaining active in politics and high-profile legal battles.

Caption: Clive Palmer, mining billionaire and political figure, remains one of Australia’s most controversial tycoons.

5. Cliff Obrecht – $18.33 billion (combined)

Co-founder, Canva
Obrecht has helped grow Canva into one of the world’s most influential tech companies, with hundreds of millions of users globally.

Caption: Cliff Obrecht, co-founder of Canva, is driving one of Australia’s biggest tech success stories.

6. Melanie Perkins – $18.33 billion (combined)

Co-founder, Canva
Perkins continues to lead Canva’s global expansion, with strong growth driven by artificial intelligence and a potential IPO on the horizon.

Caption: Melanie Perkins, Canva’s co-founder, represents the rise of Australia’s global tech entrepreneurs.

7. Nicola Forrest – $17.96 billion

Co-owner, Tattarang Capital
Building her own independent wealth and philanthropic vision, Nicola Forrest is focusing on education and child wellbeing initiatives.

Caption: Nicola Forrest is emerging as a powerful independent investor and philanthropist.

8. Andrew Forrest – $16.72 billion

Executive chairman, Fortescue Metals Group
A mining heavyweight, Forrest remains influential in business and global policy debates, particularly around energy and sustainability.

Caption: Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest continues to shape Australia’s mining sector and global policy discussions.

9. Michael Dorrell – $14.35 billion

Chairman, CEO and co-founder, Stonepeak
Based in New York, Dorrell has built a global infrastructure investment giant, with major stakes in digital and energy assets.

Caption: Michael Dorrell is one of Australia’s most successful global investors in infrastructure and data-driven assets.

10. Kerry Stokes – $13.55 billion

Chairman, Australian Capital Equity
Stokes’ wealth is driven by industrial investments across mining services, construction and energy, alongside his well-known media interests.