Commonwealth Grants Commission
Providing independent advice to the Australian Government on the distribution of GST revenue among the states and territories
What we do
The Commonwealth Grants Commission has been serving the people of Australia for 90 years.
Since 1933, we have been advising the Australian Government on how federal funding should be distributed to the states and territories to ensure equitable access to services.
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State and territory GST distribution
The following map explains the GST distribution for each state and territory for 2024-25.
In the financial year 2024-25 the GST distribution to the states and territories was as follows:
| State/Territory | GST per person | GST share | Population share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $2,838 | 27.1% | 31.2% Find out more |
| Victoria | $3,158 | 24.8% | 25.7% Find out more |
| Queensland | $3,116 | 19.5% | 20.5% Find out more |
| Western Australia | $2,454 | 8.1% | 10.8% Find out more |
| South Australia | $4,591 | 9.7% | 6.9% Find out more |
| Tasmania | $5,982 | 3.9% | 2.1% Find out more |
| Australian Capital Territory | $3,940 | 2.1% | 1.8% Find out more |
| Northern Territory | $16,578 | 4.8% | 0.9% Find out more |
The Commonwealth Grants Commission acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.