Banking in Australia
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Banking in Australia is a central component of the country's financial system and one of the most concentrated banking sectors in the world. As of 2025 the sector contributes 7.5% of GDP and employs 4
Oriental Bank, one of Australia's earliest bank buildings, located in Melbourne, circa 1870s. The bank went out of business in around 1884 and was demolished shortly afterwards.
Bank of Australia, Sydney, 1840s
Nos 5 and 7 Sydney Road Manly in 1951, taken by Sam Hood for LJ Hooker, SLNSW 31789
National Australia Bank
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National Australia Bank Limited is one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia in terms of market capitalisation, earnings and customers. NAB was ranked the world's 21st-largest bank m
Banking in Australia
…of GDP and employs 450,000 people. The industry is dominated by the “Big Four” banks; Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Australia & New Zealand Bank, and National Australia Bank, which together hold the majority of deposits and lending. The sector is regulated by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which manages monetary policy…
Headquarters at 395 Bourke Street in Melbourne
The Meeniyan National Bank of Australasia, now located at Old Gippstown in Moe
National Australia Bank Building in Brisbane
NAB bank ATM