85.4K Shopify Stores in Australia: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 85,376 active Shopify stores in Australia, with 7,877 newly added in the last 30 days (9% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the $25-$49 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food & Beverages. 66% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 8% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
7,877 new stores were added in the past 30 days (9% of the total), showing steady growth.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 461 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 409. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food & Beverages.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is $25-$49. The average is higher at $236 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's above the Shopify average of $217.
Popular apps
The most popular are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (36%), Google Tag Manager (11%), Google Ads (4%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Debut.
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Start Free TrialGeographic breakdown
Province and city-level distribution within Australia
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 27,359 | 32% |
| Victoria | 23,855 | 28% |
| Queensland | 17,370 | 20% |
| Western Australia | 6,728 | 8% |
| South Australia | 4,477 | 5% |
| Tasmania | 1,036 | 1% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 982 | 1% |
| Northern Territory | 333 | 0% |
| England | 219 | 0% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 1,253 | 1% |
| Sydney | 1,109 | 1% |
| Perth | 369 | 0% |
| Adelaide | 362 | 0% |
| Burleigh Heads | 359 | 0% |
| Surry Hills | 306 | 0% |
| Alexandria | 303 | 0% |
| Brisbane City | 302 | 0% |
| Richmond | 282 | 0% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Powerful Contact Form Builder
Hextom: Free Shipping Bar
Buddha Mega Menu & Navigation
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Helium Customer Fields
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
Fera Product Reviews App
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
O: Chat buttons & Contact Form
Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
Instafeed ‑ Instagram Feed
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Microsoft Clarity: AI Insights
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Rebuy Personalization Engine
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Shopify Inbox
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How many Shopify stores are in Australia?
Our database tracks 85,376 active Shopify stores in Australia.
How fast is the Australia Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 7,877 new Shopify stores were indexed in Australia, reflecting a 9% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Australia Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Australia with catalog data, the average is about 461 products. The most common catalog size range is 10-49.
What are the most popular apps among Australia Shopify stores?
The top apps are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (62%), Facebook (50%), TikTok (17%).
Social media adoption is strong at 66%, and 8% of stores run Meta ad campaigns. That's 11 percentage points above the Shopify average of 55%.