List of famous people from Australia, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Australia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Australia you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Australia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people include Betty Cuthbert, Ramone Cooper and many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Australia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Australia?" then this list is a great resource for you.Elle Macpherson
Age: 56Birthplace: Killara, Australia
Eleanor Nancy Macpherson (; née Gow; born 29 March 1964) is an Australian model,... more on WikipediaYvonne Strahovski
Age: 38Birthplace: Werrington Downs, Australia
Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski (born 30 July 1982), known professionally as Yvonne Strahovski... more on WikipediaRose Byrne
Age: 36Birthplace: Balmain, Sydney, Australia
Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. She made her screen debut in the... more on WikipediaJessica Gomes
Age: 35Birthplace: Perth, Australia
Jessica Gomes (born 25 September 1984) is an Australian model who appeared in the Swimsuit... more on WikipediaPortia de Rossi
Age: 47Birthplace: Horsham, Australia
Portia Lee James DeGeneres (born 31 January 1973), known professionally as Portia de Rossi, is... more on WikipediaNathan Sharpe
Age: 42Birthplace: Wagga Wagga, Australia
Nathan Sharpe (born 26 February 1978) is a retired professional Australian rugby union player.... more on WikipediaAdam Ashley-Cooper
Age: 36Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Adam Ashley-Cooper (born 27 March 1984 in Sydney) is an Australian rugby union player. He... more on WikipediaKurtley Beale
Age: 31Birthplace: Blacktown, Australia
Kurtley Beale (born 6 January 1989) is an Australian professional rugby union representative... more on WikipediaBerrick Barnes
Age: 34Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
Berrick Stevens Barnes (born 28 May 1986) is an Australian professional rugby union... more on WikipediaAbbie Cornish
Age: 38Birthplace: Lochinvar, Australia
Abbie Cornish (born 7 August 1982), also known by her rap name MC Dusk, is an Australian... more on WikipediaScott Higginbotham
Age: 34Birthplace: Perth, Australia
Scott Higginbotham (born 5 September 1986) is an Australian rugby union player. He currently... more on WikipediaBen Alexander
Dec. at 21 (1971-1992)Birthplace: Penrith, Australia
Ben Alexander (13 September 1971 – 21 June 1992) was an Australian rugby league footballer for... more on WikipediaBen Tapuai
Age: 31Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
Ben Tapuai is a professional rugby player for the Queensland Reds. Tapuai grew up in Melbourne... more on WikipediaClaire Holt
Age: 32Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
Claire Rhiannon Holt (born 11 June 1988) is an Australian actress, known for her roles as... more on WikipediaDannii Minogue
Age: 48Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Dannii Minogue (born 20 October 1971) is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, model,... more on WikipediaJennifer Hawkins
Age: 36Birthplace: Holmesville, Australia
Jennifer Hawkins (born 22 December 1983) is an Australian model, television presenter and... more on WikipediaLeigh Bowery
Dec. at 33 (1961-1994)Birthplace: Sunshine, Australia
Leigh Bowery (26 March 1961 – 1 January 1995) was an Australian performance artist, club... more on WikipediaShanina Shaik
Age: 29Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Shanina Shaik (born 11 February 1991) is an Australian model.David Koch
Age: 64Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
David James Koch ( KOSH; born 7 March 1956) nicknamed "Kochie" ( KOSH-ee) is an Australian... more on WikipediaDrew Mitchell
Age: 36Birthplace: Liverpool, Australia
Drew Alan Mitchell (born 26 March 1984) is a former Australian rugby union player. He played... more on WikipediaErrol Flynn
Dec. at 50 (1909-1959)Birthplace: Hobart, Australia
Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (20 June 1909 – 14 October 1959) was an Australian-born American... more on WikipediaCody Simpson
Age: 23Birthplace: Gold Coast, Australia
Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997) is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter,... more on WikipediaPercy Grainger
Dec. at 79 (1882-1961)Birthplace: Brighton, Australia
Percy Aldridge Grainger (born George Percy Grainger; 8 July 1882 – 20 February 1961) was an... more on WikipediaPeter Tatchell
Age: 68Birthplace: Footscray, Australia
Peter Gary Tatchell (born 25 January 1952) is a British human rights campaigner, originally... more on WikipediaMaia Mitchell
Age: 27Birthplace: Lismore, Australia
Maia Mitchell (born 18 August 1993) is an Australian actress and singer. She is known for her... more on Wikipedia
