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5.8 million
There are 5.8 million pet cats in Australia
Source: Animal Medicines Australia, 2025
Australia has approximately 5.3 million pet cats, with 34% of households owning at least one, up from 27% in 2019. Sourced from Animal Medicines Australia and RSPCA data, Australian cat statistics are uniquely shaped by the country's strict wildlife protection laws and the ecological impact of an estimated 5 million feral cats.
5.3 million pet cats in 34% of Australian households
Roughly 5 million feral cats pose a major wildlife threat
Australians spend A$1,715 per cat annually
5.8 million
There are 5.8 million pet cats in Australia→
34%
34% of Australian households have at least one cat→
31.6 million
Australia's total pet population is 31.6 million animals→
73%
73% of Australian households have a pet→
7.7 million
7.7 million Australian households have a pet→
75%
75% of cats in Australia were adopted rather than purchased→
