Australian Lottery Winners Map
Discover where Australia's biggest lottery winners come from. Explore state-by-state statistics showing Division 1 wins, biggest jackpots, and notable winners across all major lottery games.
Winners by State & Territory
$160 million Powerball (October 2024) — Single winner from Sydney
$150 million Powerball (January 2024) — Melbourne resident
$120 million Powerball (April 2023) — Queensland winner
$100 million Powerball (March 2023) — Perth winner
$60 million Powerball (May 2021) — Adelaide winner
$30 million Saturday Lotto Superdraw — Hobart syndicate
$20 million Oz Lotto jackpot — Canberra office syndicate
$10 million Oz Lotto — Darwin resident
Division 1 Winner Leaderboard
| Rank | State | Major Wins | Biggest Win | Per Capita Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New South Wales | 142 | $160M | 4th |
| #2 | Victoria | 118 | $150M | 3rd |
| #3 | Queensland | 96 | $120M | 5th |
| #4 | Western Australia | 42 | $100M | 6th |
| #5 | South Australia | 34 | $60M | 2nd |
| #6 | Tasmania | 12 | $30M | 1st |
| #7 | ACT | 8 | $20M | 7th |
| #8 | Northern Territory | 5 | $10M | 8th |
Does Location Affect Your Chances?
While states with higher populations naturally produce more winners, every lottery draw is completely random. Your odds of winning are the same regardless of where you buy your ticket in Australia. The location data above reflects population distribution, not luck. Focus on playing consistently and within your budget rather than choosing a specific location.
Where Do Australia's Biggest Lottery Winners Come From?
New South Wales leads all states and territories for total Division 1 lottery wins, which is expected given its position as Australia's most populous state with over 8 million residents. Victoria and Queensland follow closely behind. However, when adjusted for population, smaller states like Tasmania and South Australia often punch above their weight, producing more winners per capita than the national average.
Powerball has been responsible for the majority of Australia's largest single prizes, with the top five biggest wins all coming from this game. The $200 million Powerball jackpot in November 2024 represents the single largest lottery prize ever awarded in Australian history. Oz Lotto has also produced several $100 million+ jackpots, while Saturday Lotto Superdraws regularly create multiple millionaires in a single draw.
The concentration of wins in capital cities — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide — reflects both population density and the higher number of lottery retail outlets in metropolitan areas. However, regional and rural towns across Australia have also produced major winners. Many Division 1 winners choose to remain anonymous, which is their right under Australian privacy laws.
Winners by Game
Powerball generates the largest individual prizes due to its longer odds (1 in 134 million for Division 1), allowing jackpots to roll over multiple times before being won. Oz Lotto, with odds of 1 in 45 million, also produces frequent multi-million dollar prizes. Saturday Lotto creates more frequent Division 1 winners due to its shorter odds (1 in 8 million) and guaranteed $4 million minimum, though individual prizes are typically smaller. For a complete comparison of odds across all games, visit our odds calculator.
Syndicates (group entries) have been responsible for many of Australia's biggest wins. When a syndicate wins Division 1, the prize is shared among all members — but even a share of a $100 million+ jackpot is life-changing. Learn more about playing in a lottery syndicate.
Check our biggest wins page for a complete ranking of Australia's top lottery prizes, or browse lottery results by state to find information specific to your area.