Revealed: Meet the 9 wealthiest women billionaires in Australia, 2023

As of August 14, 2023, mining magnate Gina Rinehart was the wealthiest woman in Australia, with an estimated net worth of $26.5 billion. Her three daughters, Ginia Rinehart, Bianca Rhinehart, and Hope Welker are all worth over $1.9 billion. Each of the siblings has received a substantial amount of wealth from a trust fund that holds a significant share in the mining company Hancock Prospecting.

Canva founder and CEO Melanie Perkins takes second place with her $3.6 billion net worth. Australia’s 9 richest women billionaires in 2023 have a combined wealth nudging $43.1 billion, and while some of them may look familiar to you, others may require a refresher. Heiress sisters Fiona Geminder and Heloise Pratt are from Melbourne and are worth $2.4 billion and $2 billion respectively.

Australia’s richest women billionaires in 2023

1. Gina Rinehart: $26.5 billion
2. Melanie Perkins: $3.6 billion
3. Fiona Geminder: $2.4 billion
4. Heloise Pratt: $2 billion
5. Ginia Rinehart: $1.9 billion
6. Bianca Rinehart: $1.9 billion
7. Hope Welker (nee Rinehart): $1.9 billion
8. Gretel Packer: $1.5 billion
9. Angela Bennett: $1.4 billion

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