Population size and GST allocation, by state, 2025-26
Share
of Australia's population
Share
of GST allocation
NSW
31.2%
27.7%
Vic
25.7%
28.0%
Qld
20.5%
16.6%
WA
10.9%
9.5%
SA
6.9%
7.8%
Tas
2.1%
3.8%
ACT
1.7%
2.1%
NT
0.9%
4.6%