Gold Karat Prices Today in Australia By Karat (24, 22, 21, 18)
Gold karat prices in Australia for all karats (24, 22, 21, 18) in Dollar — updated every minute with interactive charts.
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 6,301 Dollar. The full karat comparison table is shown below.
Gold prices today in Australia by carat
| Carat | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold Price | 6,301 Dollar |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 5,776 Dollar |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 4,726 Dollar |
| 14 Karat Gold Price | 3,675 Dollar |
Gold prices in Australia start today at 6,300.67 Dollar per gram for 24 karat and step down to 3,675.39 Dollar for 14 karat — a spread of 2,625.28 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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Sunday
03/05
|
6,401 Dollar | 5,867 Dollar | 4,800 Dollar | 3,734 Dollar |
-0.1%
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Saturday
02/05
|
6,409 Dollar | 5,875 Dollar | 4,807 Dollar | 3,739 Dollar |
-0.1%
|
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Friday
01/05
|
6,418 Dollar | 5,883 Dollar | 4,813 Dollar | 3,744 Dollar |
+1.3%
|
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Thursday
30/04
|
6,334 Dollar | 5,806 Dollar | 4,750 Dollar | 3,695 Dollar |
-2.1%
|
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Wednesday
29/04
|
6,472 Dollar | 5,933 Dollar | 4,854 Dollar | 3,775 Dollar |
-1.0%
|
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Tuesday
28/04
|
6,538 Dollar | 5,994 Dollar | 4,904 Dollar | 3,814 Dollar |
+0.5%
|
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Monday
27/04
|
6,506 Dollar | 5,964 Dollar | 4,880 Dollar | 3,795 Dollar |
-1.1%
|
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Sunday
26/04
|
6,581 Dollar | 6,033 Dollar | 4,936 Dollar | 3,839 Dollar |
-0.1%
|
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Saturday
25/04
|
6,584 Dollar | 6,036 Dollar | 4,938 Dollar | 3,841 Dollar |
+0.3%
|
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Friday
24/04
|
6,566 Dollar | 6,019 Dollar | 4,924 Dollar | 3,830 Dollar |
-0.5%
|
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Thursday
23/04
|
6,600 Dollar | 6,050 Dollar | 4,950 Dollar | 3,850 Dollar |
-0.4%
|
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Wednesday
22/04
|
6,625 Dollar | 6,073 Dollar | 4,969 Dollar | 3,865 Dollar |
-1.8%
|
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Tuesday
21/04
|
6,743 Dollar | 6,181 Dollar | 5,057 Dollar | 3,933 Dollar |
+1.8%
|
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Monday
20/04
|
6,623 Dollar | 6,071 Dollar | 4,968 Dollar | 3,864 Dollar |
-2.0%
|
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Sunday
19/04
|
6,757 Dollar | 6,194 Dollar | 5,068 Dollar | 3,942 Dollar |
+0.3%
|
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Saturday
18/04
|
6,737 Dollar | 6,176 Dollar | 5,053 Dollar | 3,930 Dollar |
+0.9%
|
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Friday
17/04
|
6,680 Dollar | 6,123 Dollar | 5,010 Dollar | 3,897 Dollar |
-1.0%
|
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Thursday
16/04
|
6,745 Dollar | 6,183 Dollar | 5,059 Dollar | 3,935 Dollar |
+0.2%
|
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Wednesday
15/04
|
6,734 Dollar | 6,173 Dollar | 5,051 Dollar | 3,928 Dollar |
+0.8%
|
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Tuesday
14/04
|
6,678 Dollar | 6,122 Dollar | 5,009 Dollar | 3,896 Dollar |
+1.4%
|
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Monday
13/04
|
6,589 Dollar | 6,040 Dollar | 4,942 Dollar | 3,843 Dollar |
-2.5%
|
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Sunday
12/04
|
6,755 Dollar | 6,192 Dollar | 5,066 Dollar | 3,940 Dollar |
+0.6%
|
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Saturday
11/04
|
6,717 Dollar | 6,157 Dollar | 5,038 Dollar | 3,918 Dollar |
-0.2%
|
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Friday
10/04
|
6,729 Dollar | 6,168 Dollar | 5,047 Dollar | 3,925 Dollar |
+1.3%
|
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Thursday
09/04
|
6,644 Dollar | 6,090 Dollar | 4,983 Dollar | 3,875 Dollar |
-3.4%
|
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Wednesday
08/04
|
6,879 Dollar | 6,305 Dollar | 5,159 Dollar | 4,013 Dollar |
+4.1%
|
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Tuesday
07/04
|
6,605 Dollar | 6,055 Dollar | 4,954 Dollar | 3,853 Dollar |
-1.3%
|
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Monday
06/04
|
6,691 Dollar | 6,133 Dollar | 5,018 Dollar | 3,903 Dollar |
-1.4%
|
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Sunday
05/04
|
6,783 Dollar | 6,217 Dollar | 5,087 Dollar | 3,956 Dollar |
0.0%
|
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Saturday
04/04
|
6,785 Dollar | 6,219 Dollar | 5,089 Dollar | 3,958 Dollar |
0.0%
|
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 |