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Basic knowledge of Australian ZIP Code and Postcode

 
[Living]     03 May 2018
The Australian postal code is four-digit, with the first representative address in the state, and the last three in the state capital city of the central post office for 000 outward increments, the farther away from the capital city of the central post office, the larger the number. Therefore, as long as you look at the zip code, you can approximately estimate the location of the postal code.

The Australian postal code is four-digit, with the first representative address in the state, and the last three in the state capital city of the central post office for 000 outward increments, the farther away from the capital city of the central post office, the larger the number. Therefore, as long as you look at the zip code, you can approximately estimate the location of the postal code.

A free search of the all Australia Postcode Handbook is available at all post offices, and the all Australia Postcode is also on the white page of the telephone.

Basic knowledge of Australian ZIP Code and Postcode


The local zip codes are as follows:

  • New South Wales (NSW): 1000 2599, 2620 / 2899, 2921 / 2999
  • Capital area (ACT): 0200 / 0299,2600 / 2619, 2900 / 2920
  • Victoria, (VIC): 3000, 3999, 8,000, 8999
  • Queensland (QLD): 4, 000, 9, 000, 9, 000, 9, 000, 9, 000, 9, 000
  • South Australia (SA): 5000x5999
  • Western Australasia (WA): 6000x6999
  • (TAS): 7,000, Tasmania, 7999
  • Northern Territory (NT): 0800 / 0899

Australia's post offices are mainly located in the heart of cities and towns, and are described on the map as "G.P.O". Open from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Letters sent overseas from Australia cost US $1.20, 5-7 days to China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and US $1.00 for postcards. Australian letters at home US $0.50. In addition to mail services at post offices, stamps are available at convenience stores, newsstands and hotel front desk.

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janice van der werf
what is the code for australia. when a college in usa asks for our 5 digit post code. mine is 4519 and they dont accept it . cheers j
14 Jun 2021 8:19 am