| Population | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,913 x 1000 | Anonymous, 2005 |
| Coastal | 98 % | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Area | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 7,682,300 sq. km. | |
| Shelf | 2,269 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| EEZ | 4,496 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Main Language | English | |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) | |
| Other Language(s) | (various aboriginal languages) | |