Meet The Richest 50 People In Australia By Net Worth For 2019
With a personal wealth of US$14.8 billion, Mining mogul Gina Rinehart is the richest person in Australia for 2019, according to the Forbes list. Property tycoon Harry Triguboff retain number 2 placing with a net worth of $US9 billion, while cardboard-box kingpin Anthony Pratt stays 3rd with $US6.8 billion, and retail tycoon Frank Lowy remains 4th with $US6.5 billion.
There are six women in the top 50 list of Australians by net worth, with Australia’s second richest woman, Fiona Germinder, worth $US2.3 billion and in 16th place overall.
Gina Rinehart: $US14.8 billion
Fiona Geminder: $US2.3 billionS
Heloise Pratt: $US1.76 billion
Angela Bennett: $US1.65 billion
Gretel Packer: $US1.6 billion
Judith Neilson: $US1.02 billion
Note: The table below shows a ranking of the 50 richest people in Australia as of January 18, 2019. At this time Gina Rinehart was Australia’s richest person with a net worth of 14.8 billion U.S. dollars.
The ranking is compiled using information from the individuals, stock exchanges, analysts, private databases, government agencies, and other sources.
The Richest People In Australia For 2019:
| Rank | Name | Net worth (January 2019) | Source(s) of wealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gina Rinehart | USD$ 14.8 billion | mining |
| 2 | Harry Triguboff | USD$ 9 billion | real estate |
| 3 | Anthony Pratt | USD$ 6.8 billion | manufacturing |
| 4 | Frank Lowy | USD$ 6.5 billion | shopping malls |
| 5 | Mike Cannon-Brookes | USD$ 6.4 billion | software |
| 6 | Scott Farquhar | USD$ 6.4 billion | software |
| 7 | Andrew Forrest | USD$ 4.3 billion | mining |
| 8 | John Gandel | USD$ 4 billion | shopping malls |
| 9 | James Packer | USD$ 3.6 billion | casinos |
| 10 | Lindsay Fox | USD$ 3.5 billion | logistics, real estate |
| 11 | Bianca Rinehart & siblings | USD$ 3.1 billion | mining |
| 12 | Kerry Stokes | USD$ 2.9 billion | construction equipment, media |
| 13 | Michael Hintze | USD$ 2.55 billion | investment |
| 14 | John, Alan & Bruce Wilson | USD$ 2.5 billion | retailing |
| 15 | Lang Walker | USD$ 2.4 billion | real estate |
| 16 | Fiona Geminder | USD$ 2.3 billion | manufacturing |
| 17 | Richard White | USD$ 2.2 billion | software |
| 18 | Maurice Alter | USD$ 2.1 billion | real estate |
| 19 | David Hains | USD$ 1.9 billion | Investment |
| 20 | Clive Palmer | USD$ 1.8 billion | mining |
| 21 | Heloise Pratt | USD$ 1.76 billion | manufacturing, investment |
| 22 | Tony & Ron Perich | USD$ 1.75 billion | agriculture/real estate |
| 23 | Jack Cowin | USD$ 1.7 billion | fast food |
| 24 | Angela Bennett | USD$ 1.65 billion | mining |
| 25 | David Teoh | USD$ 1.62 billion | telecoms |
| 26 | Gretel Packer | USD$ 1.6 billion | casinos |
| 27 | Nigel Austin | USD$ 1.5 billion | retailing |
| 28 | Solomon Lew | USD$ 1.46 billion | retail |
| 29 | Brett Blundy | USD$ 1.44 billion | retail, agribusiness |
| 30 | Bob Ell | USD$ 1.42 billion | real estate |
| 31 | John Van Lieshout | USD$ 1.4 billion | real estate |
| 32 | Gerry Harvey | USD$ 1.35 billion | retail |
| 33 | Manny Stul | USD$ 1.3 billion | toys |
| 34 | Kerr Neilson | USD$ 1.24 billion | investment |
| 35 | Sam Tarascio | USD$ 1.22 billion | real estate |
| 36 | Terry Snow | USD$ 1.2 billion | airports, real estate |
| 37 | Judith Neilson | USD$ 1.02 billion | investments |
| 38 | Alan Rydge | USD$ 1 billion | entertainment |
| 39 | Maha Sinnathamby | USD$ 980 M | real estate |
| 40 | Paul Little | USD$ 950 M | logistics, real estate |
| 41 | Chris Wallin | USD$ 910 M | mining |
| 42 | Len Ainsworth | USD$ 900 M | betting machines |
| 43 | Bruce Mathieson | USD$ 870 M | hotels |
| 44 | Con Makris | USD$ 850 M | real estate |
| 45 | Russell Withers | USD$ 825 M | Food & Beverage |
| 46 | Ralph Sarich | USD$ 810 M | real estate |
| 47 | Richard Smith | USD$ 800 M | food distribution |
| 48 | John Kahlbetzer | USD$ 770 M | agribusiness |
| 49 | Chris Morris | USD$ 760 M | software, hospitality |
| 50 | Michael Heine | USD$ 750 M | financial services |
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