What is the gold price per karat today in Australia?
The price of 21K gold per gram in Australia today is approximately — Dollar, and 24K is approximately 5,882 Dollar. The full karat comparison table is shown below.
Gold prices today in Australia by carat
| Carat | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold Price | 5,882 Dollar |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 5,392 Dollar |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 4,411 Dollar |
| 14 Karat Gold Price | 3,431 Dollar |
Gold prices in Australia start today at 5,881.71 Dollar per gram for 24 karat and step down to 3,431.00 Dollar for 14 karat — a spread of 2,450.71 Dollar per gram between the highest and lowest karats.
Gold prices by karat over last 30 days Australia
| Date |
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Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday
21/07
|
5,726 Dollar | 5,249 Dollar | 4,294 Dollar | 3,340 Dollar |
+0.4%
|
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Monday
20/07
|
5,704 Dollar | 5,229 Dollar | 4,278 Dollar | 3,328 Dollar |
-0.8%
|
|
Sunday
19/07
|
5,751 Dollar | 5,272 Dollar | 4,313 Dollar | 3,355 Dollar |
-0.1%
|
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Saturday
18/07
|
5,755 Dollar | 5,275 Dollar | 4,316 Dollar | 3,357 Dollar |
+0.8%
|
|
Friday
17/07
|
5,707 Dollar | 5,231 Dollar | 4,280 Dollar | 3,329 Dollar |
-1.5%
|
|
Thursday
16/07
|
5,796 Dollar | 5,313 Dollar | 4,347 Dollar | 3,381 Dollar |
+0.1%
|
|
Wednesday
15/07
|
5,791 Dollar | 5,308 Dollar | 4,343 Dollar | 3,378 Dollar |
+1.3%
|
|
Tuesday
14/07
|
5,718 Dollar | 5,242 Dollar | 4,289 Dollar | 3,336 Dollar |
-3.2%
|
|
Monday
13/07
|
5,906 Dollar | 5,414 Dollar | 4,430 Dollar | 3,445 Dollar |
-0.5%
|
|
Sunday
12/07
|
5,937 Dollar | 5,442 Dollar | 4,453 Dollar | 3,463 Dollar |
+0.2%
|
|
Saturday
11/07
|
5,923 Dollar | 5,430 Dollar | 4,442 Dollar | 3,455 Dollar |
-0.1%
|
|
Friday
10/07
|
5,927 Dollar | 5,433 Dollar | 4,445 Dollar | 3,457 Dollar |
+0.8%
|
|
Thursday
09/07
|
5,881 Dollar | 5,391 Dollar | 4,411 Dollar | 3,431 Dollar |
-0.6%
|
|
Wednesday
08/07
|
5,918 Dollar | 5,425 Dollar | 4,439 Dollar | 3,452 Dollar |
-1.2%
|
|
Tuesday
07/07
|
5,990 Dollar | 5,491 Dollar | 4,493 Dollar | 3,494 Dollar |
-0.3%
|
|
Monday
06/07
|
6,008 Dollar | 5,507 Dollar | 4,506 Dollar | 3,505 Dollar |
-0.2%
|
|
Sunday
05/07
|
6,019 Dollar | 5,518 Dollar | 4,515 Dollar | 3,511 Dollar |
+0.0%
|
|
Saturday
04/07
|
6,018 Dollar | 5,516 Dollar | 4,513 Dollar | 3,510 Dollar |
+1.1%
|
|
Friday
03/07
|
5,952 Dollar | 5,456 Dollar | 4,464 Dollar | 3,472 Dollar |
+1.9%
|
|
Thursday
02/07
|
5,843 Dollar | 5,356 Dollar | 4,382 Dollar | 3,408 Dollar |
+0.4%
|
|
Wednesday
01/07
|
5,820 Dollar | 5,335 Dollar | 4,365 Dollar | 3,395 Dollar |
+0.1%
|
|
Tuesday
30/06
|
5,812 Dollar | 5,327 Dollar | 4,359 Dollar | 3,390 Dollar |
-1.6%
|
|
Monday
29/06
|
5,908 Dollar | 5,415 Dollar | 4,431 Dollar | 3,446 Dollar |
-0.5%
|
|
Sunday
28/06
|
5,939 Dollar | 5,444 Dollar | 4,454 Dollar | 3,464 Dollar |
+0.1%
|
|
Saturday
27/06
|
5,931 Dollar | 5,437 Dollar | 4,448 Dollar | 3,460 Dollar |
+1.8%
|
|
Friday
26/06
|
5,825 Dollar | 5,339 Dollar | 4,369 Dollar | 3,398 Dollar |
+0.2%
|
|
Thursday
25/06
|
5,812 Dollar | 5,328 Dollar | 4,359 Dollar | 3,391 Dollar |
-2.5%
|
|
Wednesday
24/06
|
5,959 Dollar | 5,462 Dollar | 4,469 Dollar | 3,476 Dollar |
-1.5%
|
|
Tuesday
23/06
|
6,048 Dollar | 5,544 Dollar | 4,536 Dollar | 3,528 Dollar |
+1.8%
|
|
Monday
22/06
|
5,942 Dollar | 5,447 Dollar | 4,456 Dollar | 3,466 Dollar |
+0.3%
|
Gold carat explanation:
- 24 Karat — Purest gold : 99.9% purity — for investment and bullion
- 22 Karat — For luxury jewelry : 91.6% purity
- 18 Karat — For daily use : 75% purity and modern designs
- 14 Karat (585) — Affordable & durable : 58.5% purity — popular in Europe and the Americas
Tip: The higher the carat, the higher the price and purity
Data order: Prices ordered from newest (yesterday) to oldest
What Is the Difference Between Gold Karats?
Gold purity is measured using the "karat" system, which defines the proportion of pure gold in the alloy or piece. The higher the karat, the purer the gold. 24 karat has the highest purity at 99.9% and is typically used for making gold bullion.
While 21 karat and 18 karat are the most common in the jewelry market. 21K contains 87.5% gold and is preferred for traditional jewelry, while 18K at 75% is used for modern jewelry due to its durability and color variety.
The price of each karat differs based on its gold content, manufacturing cost, and local and global market demand. Understanding the differences between karats before purchasing is important.
How to Choose the Right Gold Karat?
Choosing the right karat depends on your purpose. 24 karat is the purest and is used for gold bullion.
If you're looking for durable jewelry suitable for daily use, 21 karat is the best choice. While 18 karat is ideal for modern jewelry known for its design and durability.
For budget-friendly or temporary use, you can consider karats like 14 karat or even 12 karat, noting they have lower resale value.
Tips Before Buying Gold by Karat
- Define your goal: The right karat varies by purpose: bullion (24K), daily jewelry (21K or 18K).
- Verify the karat: Check the karat stamp on the piece and deal with reputable shops.
- Watch for making charges: The gram price may have "making charges" added, especially for 21K and 18K jewelry.
- Track prices daily: Use trusted sites like ZahabPrice for real-time prices.
- Keep the receipt: It shows weight, karat, and price — making resale or appraisal easier later.
Karat Comparison
| Karat | Gold Content | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat | 99.9% | Used for making gold bullion |
| 22 Karat | 91.6% | Suitable for high-quality luxury jewelry |
| 21 Karat | 87.5% | Very popular for traditional jewelry and Egyptian gold |
| 20K | 83.3% | Used in some jewelry types in European countries |
| 18 Karat | 75% | Popular for modern jewelry due to hardness and color variety |
| 14K | 58.5% | Used in budget and mid-range jewelry |
| 12K | 50% | Rarely used, made into simple jewelry |
| 10K | 41.7% | Common in America and western countries for durability and low cost |
| 9K | 37.5% | Common in Britain and Australia as a low-cost option |
| 8K | 33.3% | Occasionally used in some East Asian countries for simple accessories |