Population size and GST allocation, by state, 2025-26

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%

Chart: Michael ReadSource: ABS, Commonwealth Grants Commission, Financial Review