Register a Domain Name

Grab a .com.au, .au or any other Australian domain through our trusted registration partner. Check availability below and you'll be live within minutes.

Looking for an established name with history? Search SharkDEX for expired Australian domains.

Choose Your Namespace

Every Australian TLD has its own purpose and eligibility rules. Pick the one that fits your project.

.com.au

The default for Australian businesses. Trusted, established and the first place customers expect to find you.

ABN / ACN required
.au

Short, modern and snappy. Launched in 2022 and open to anyone with a verified Australian presence, whether you're a business or an individual.

Open to AU residents
.net.au

Originally for network infrastructure providers, now used as an alternative when your preferred .com.au is taken.

ABN / ACN required
.org.au

Built for not-for-profits, charities, associations and community groups. Signals mission-driven, non-commercial intent.

Non-profit / association
.id.au

Reserved for Australian individuals. Perfect for personal sites, blogs, portfolios and side projects.

AU individuals only
.asn.au

For incorporated associations, sporting clubs, political parties and trade unions registered in Australia.

Associations only

Australian Presence: what counts

auDA (the .au regulator) requires every Australian domain registrant to show an Australian presence. That can be an ABN, ACN, ARBN, a registered Australian trade mark, an incorporated association number, or Australian citizenship or permanent residency for .id.au. Your registrar checks this against the official registers during the order, so there's no paperwork to upload.

Three Steps. That's It.

From idea to live domain in under five minutes.

Search & Pick

Type a name in the box above to check availability across every .au namespace. Or dive into SharkDEX to find a pre-loved domain with history.

Verify Eligibility

Supply your ABN, ACN, trade mark or other Australian credentials at checkout. Our registrar partner validates it in real time against the official registers.

Launch

Pay, point your DNS and you're live. Most Australian registrations are active within minutes, ready for hosting, email and whatever comes next.

Why Register Through DomainShark

We've been in Australian domains since 2013. Our partner registrar handles the heavy lifting; we make sure you find the right name.

SharkDEX Intelligence

Score every domain on length, history, drops and Wayback presence before you commit. No other AU service shows this much depth.

auDA-Accredited Partner

Registrations go through an Australian-based auDA-accredited registrar. Your domain stays on Australian shores, supported by Australians.

Drop-Backed Choices

If your dream name isn't available, our archive of every Australian drop since 2013 might already hold the perfect alternative.

Real Human Support

Stuck on eligibility, DNS or a transfer? Email a real person who's been doing this since 1999. No chatbots, no scripts, just answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Commercial Australian TLDs (.com.au, .net.au and the open .au) require a verifiable Australian presence, typically an ABN, ACN or registered trade mark. Your registrar validates this against the relevant business registers during the order. If you're an individual without a business registration, consider .id.au instead.

.com.au is the traditional commercial Australian namespace, used since 1986. The shorter .au namespace launched in March 2022 and is open to any individual or organisation with a verified Australian presence. Many businesses register both to protect their brand.

Yes. .id.au is reserved for Australian individuals and only requires proof of Australian residency. The open .au namespace also accepts individuals with an Australian presence (passport, driver's licence, Medicare card, or a registered ABN/ACN).

Most .au registrations complete within minutes once eligibility is verified by the registrar. DNS propagation across the global internet typically completes within a few hours.

Yes. Domain transfers between auDA-accredited registrars are free and usually complete within hours. You'll need the domain's authorisation code from your current registrar. Get in touch and we'll walk you through it.

Plenty of options. Try a different namespace (.au if .com.au is taken), tweak the name, or search SharkDEX. We track every Australian domain that's dropped since 2013, and one of them might be exactly what you're after.

Ready to register?

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